Introduction

Weymouth Sailing Club is ideally situated to explore the cruising grounds of the spectacular Jurassic Coast, the Solent and beyond.

To the East, Swanage, Poole Harbour and Yarmouth or Lymington in the Solent are all within a comfortable day passage. To the West, a day's sail across Lyme Bay via Portland Bill's inshore or offshore passages will see you to Brixham or Dartmouth, the gateway for exploring the South West coast and in the right conditions, the Isles of Scilly. To the South a channel crossing to Cherbourg or the Channel Islands is very rewarding, or perhaps just a lazy day sailing around Weymouth Bay, Portland harbour or Lulworth Cove. We have a thriving Cruising community with the option of Cruising in Company on club organised trips, or setting off under your own steam on independent cruises. Winter talks and socials keep the cruising interest afloat during the off season.

OWNERS/SKIPPERS RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY AT SEA

When on a WSC organised cruising event the safety of any yacht or boat and her entire management including insurance shall be the sole responsibility of the owner or skipper who must ensure that the yacht or boat is fully found, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by a crew of sufficient number and experience who are physically fit to face the prevailing weather. The owner or skipper must be satisfied as to the soundness of the hull, spars, rigging, sails and all other gear. He or she must ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained, stowed and in-date and that the crew know where it is kept and how it is to be used. WSC and its organisers and coordinators shall not in any way be liable for any loss, damage, death or personal injury howsoever caused to the owner, skipper, his or her crew or other persons on a boat, as a result of their taking part in cruising events. See the sections below for cruising related events, information, and articles. If you would like to act as lead co-ordinator on an event, have content for inclusion in this page, or you have any ideas or suggestions, then please email your Cruising Coordinator. Fair winds, happy and safe cruising.

Ray Capp WSC Cruising Coordinator cruising@wsc.org.uk

Last updated 17:22 on 20 August 2024