Stewarding

Stewarding is one of the most important ways you can help the club. It is the stewards who open up the site to allow members to sail.

Stewards are simply members of the club who come down to the loch a few times a year before everyone else to:

• open the gates
• open the clubhouse
• open the boat houses and fuel shed
• prepare a rescue boat
• check the weather conditions allow sailing

You will want to make sure you are happy with each sailor's ability, and that they have signed in. Depending on the weather you may decide to patrol the loch on a RIB, but typically you will keep an eye on things from the shore. This also allows you to chat to any parents of junior sailors, or other visitors.

At the end of the session you should make sure the boats and site are secure.

We can pair you up with an experienced steward initially, but even when you are at Bardowie by yourself you are not alone as you can always ask for advice on the dedicated WhatsApp group.

Normally you will be assigned about three duties a season (between April and September), but this will vary depending on how many stewards are available. The rota is flexible and swaps can be arranged.

Stewarding is a great way to meet other members and find out more about the club.