Lochside Sailing Club

Welcome to the home page of Lochside Sailing Club.This RYA Affiliated Sailing Club based at Fannyside Loch has been established for several decades. Fannyside Loch lies just to the south of Cumbernauld new town in Central Scotland on the road from Cumbernauld to Slamannan and is surrounded by unspoilt beauty, the town is below the horizon and therefore out of sight.
The views of the campsie hills and the ochils lend a real quality to a day's sailing, the view adding to the atmosphere of relaxed enjoyment.
There is also a new Scottish directive on the muir creating an SSSI on Slamannan plateau as we have rare visitors each year in the form of Bean Geese.

The classes sailed by members

Popular craft sailed range from GP14, Wayfarer, Laser, Miracle, Mirror, and Topper. The Club also has a well established windsurfing Club with its own storage facility. The site is frequently updated with information about the Club and its activities and invite anyone interested to get in touch through the website and join in our sailing and windsurfing events.

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Latest breaking news

Training sessions this spring.
5 members were given a weekend running about in Power boats to merit the Level 2 powerboat RYA certificate. A good and educational time was had by all. This means you are likely to see the Club RIB much more often on the water.

March 30th the Club has an afternoon session on the racing rules of sailing presented by Ian Young, a race coach. All members are invited to attend whether a racer or not. This will be beneficial to all and a good turnout will make a great event. Please try to come along

Laser sailors, June 14th A day on the water with a Scottish Squad laser sailor/Coach takes place on June 14th. A notice will be up on the notice board with further detail nearer the time.
Want to learn how to improve your laser sailing technique, this should not be missed

If further information is required ask: stuart@lochside-sc.org and all will be revealed

Racing calendar

The Club holds regular regattas which are aimed more at fun than out and out competition allowing everybody to join in and benefit. The Racing Calendar for is now mid way through, but the forthcoming events will soon be published.
The Club has recently invested in a Topper Taz for junior sailors or adults who can move quickly, or get wet often. (shown)

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Sail Touring

The Club organises away weekends using the long weekends during the sailing season mainly on the west coast. The photograph Gallery has scenes from previous outings which will set the scene, and a link to relevant information is given on the button menu.

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Web Site facilities

A Photo gallery of our loch and Clubhouse is available.
A newsletter archive for a brief glimpse of the Club heritage is available.
A short precis page describing the windsurfing activities and forthcoming events for members and non members.
A Calendar of events / results page is on site
A Sales and wants for members and non members is available
A link to a mapping site giving a location by road for visiting us.
A page giving the current year committee members.
Forms available to print out are:
1) A membership application form
2) A Racing instructions page.

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For further information . . .

To get in touch online, EMail us: stuart@Lochside-sc.org.
Pleate note !! AGM date is Sunday 25th November, 2.00pm start at the Clubhouse.
Come and have your say about your Club.

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