Dinghies

Our Dinghy Sailing Team
Gareth Thorpe: Rear Commodore Sailing
Kate Brown: RYA Principal
Sue Thomas: Chief Dinghy Instructor
Supported by
Joe Wellerd: Senior Dinghy Instructor, Juniors
Christine Phillips: Club Dinghy Lead
Jason Elder: Boat Guardian
Any of the above can be contacted using the contact form.
Members' Sailing for 2019
Dinghy sailing at DYC has been a great success over the past few years and this year we're running even more RYA Adult training.
Last year's Sport England Award allowed investment in a new Ribeye Safety boat and dinghy road trailer means this season our Junior squad is bigger than ever. They love their Squad Shirts generously designed and donated by Cafe Alf Resco. The club is so grateful for Alf 's support to help get children out sailing.
Last year's success with Tuesday evening fun sails continues and the new this season are a series of Thursday evening instructed sessions, to support those wishing to return to the sport, gain more experience or help families sail together. All this means we are helping many more members to get out on the water.
The club’s safety boat and dinghy fleet of 9 Toppers, 2 Laser Picos and 2 RS Visions are stored in Coronation Park for easy access to the higher slip. All are free for members to use, we just ask that you contact us to be added to the approved user list. We encourage families to take them out and sail together.
DYC Junior Sailing Squad 2019