Events
Members can book onto events and free sailing sessions using the club calendar.
As a volunteer-run organization we rely on help from our members to make our events successful. Taking part is also a great way to meet other members. If you would like to join in, or simply find out more, email us at dinghy@clyde.org.
Key Dates for 2025 (proposed)
Walk the Loch - Thursday 2 January
Join us for our annual walk around the loch shores. Leaving the clubhouse at 12 noon, we navigate muddy patches and scramble over fences before returning for refreshments and a chat. Bring old clothes and boots.
Boats out - Saturday 8 March
Come and help get boats out and rigged for the start of the season.
Instructor training - TBD March
Refresher day for instructors.
Solo open - Saturday 12 April
The Scottish solo fleet visit Bardowie for a regatta.
Evening lessons start - Monday 14 April
10 weeks of training. Book sailing lessons on the club calendar for Monday, Wednesday or Friday evenings. Stewarding also allows free sailing to start.
Racing starts - 17 April
Go head-to-head in a series of dinghy races with other club members.
Open day - Saturday 26 April
Everyone is welcome to the loch to see what sailing is about. Bring friends and family for a trip on a dinghy or a power boat.
Spring regatta - Saturday 17 May
Details to be finalised.
Social sailing - Friday 27 June
A BBQ on shore and some sailing fun on the loch. Teams of club Flag Officers and junior members also complete for the Brazill Trophy.
Summer school starts - Monday 30 June
Six weeks of training and fun. Book sailing lessons on the club calendar for weekday blocks (Monday to Friday).
Clyde muster - Friday 7 June and Saturday 8 June
CCCDS dinghies join CCC keel boats at Wreck Bay.
Duncan's regatta - TBD July
Training and racing for disabled sailors.
Sailability day - TBD July
A taster day for people with disabilities to try sailing.
Summer school ends - Friday 8 August
All great things must come to an end.
Club regatta - Saturday 16 August
A set of races for all club sailors, including those who have just graduated from summer school. The winning junior sailor will be awarded the Cairnie cup. Non-members are welcome to join in for a donation to the RNLI.
Evening lessons start - Monday 18 August
4 weeks of training, intended to allow members to complete requirements for RYA levels.
Junior traveller - TBD September
The Scottish junior traveller visits Bardowie for class regattas in Toppers, Fevas and Optimists. An overview here.
Racing ends - 12 September
Last day of the autumn series (although there may be a winter series for the hardy).
Laird trophy - Saturday 13 September
Teams of two from Scottish schools compete using our fleet of Fevas.
AGM - Thursday 25 October (7pm)
Find out how the club is run and take part.
Boats away - Saturday 1 November (10am-3pm)
Tidy up time. Help get things safely stored for the winter.
