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  • Contact Us
Start line of the Junior Traveller event at Bardowie.

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

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 - Saturday 22 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

An afternoon of racing between club members for prizes. Sail in a club boat or your own, whether single and double-handed. Only RYA Level 2 (adult) / Stage 3 (children) is required.


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 - Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July

Training and racing for disabled sailors.


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 23 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.

Racing towards J-buoy.

Public Calendar

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