QM Select

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QM Select is a fantastic package for adults enabling the individual to sail dinghies and/or windsurf kit whenever the club is open, 12 months a year, and to receive free tuition.

QM Select gives access to the latest dinghy and windsurf kit without the considerations of ownership (outlay, depreciation, maintenance, storage, insurance and owning limited types of kit). The range of equipment is impressive and the savings to be gained on paying for courses and hire separately are substantial.

QM Select is like a gym membership in that there is an initial one-off joining fee plus monthly payments. QM Select members can take part in Club Racing, bring guests and participate in courses. A high level of service ensures you get the right training to rig the kit and, should you require it, help to launch it. Practical and friendly advice is readily available.

Equipment

The current fleet of dinghies includes 53 boats (mostly) from Laser: Laser Pico, Laser XD Standard, Radial & 4.7, Laser 2000, Laser Bahia, Laser Stratos, Laser Vago, Xenon and Dart 16 catamarans.

For windsurfing, the selection of 24 boards includes Starboard EVO 80, Kombat 96, Kode 103, Futura 111, Kode 112, Futura 122, GO/Futura 133, GO/Futura 144, GO 155, GO 175, Rio M 195 & Gemini 350 (Tandem). 22 Hifly Primo, Motion, Mambo & Magnum boards are also available. Rigs are 25 Tushingham Rock, Storm, TBird, T4 & Lightning from 4.0m to 8.5m. 20 Hifly beginner rigs are also available.

Equipment is renewed regularly to ensure that the most appropriate kit is available. Use of wetsuits, buoyancy aids, harnesses, masthead floats and helmets is included.

Tuition

With QM Select the progression of skills is a priority. Hence all appropriate courses, relative to the level of the individual, are included without charge. See our 2010 Training Programme (available by clicking this link or by requesting a hard copy, 01784 248881 or email sailondon@queenmary.org.uk) for full course details. Personal tuition is a great way to give your skills and confidence a boost from time to time and 1:1 lessons are available to QM Select Members at significantly reduced rates.

The cost for one discipline is a one-off joining fee of £249 plus £68 per month, with a 12 month minimum commitment. For other rates please see the QM Select Rates (available by clicking this link or by requesting a hard copy, 01784 248881 or email sailondon@queenmary.org.uk).

QM Select is managed by Simon Winkley, Sailing Manager and Principal at Queen Mary Sailing Club & Sailsports, where he has been based for the last 8 years. Simon has 17 years experience in watersports worldwide and is qualified as a RYA Coach/Assessor, Advanced, Racing, Multihull and Keelboat Instructor; as a RYA Intermediate Windsurf Trainer, Advanced Plus Windsurfing Instructor; and as a RYA Training Centre Inspector (UK & overseas). He, or any of the office staff at QMSC, will be happy to advise you further on the scheme and to answer any questions specific to your individual requirements as a potential or current QM Select Member. For full details of the scheme please see the QM Select Booklet (available by clicking this link or by requesting a hard copy, 01784 248881 or email sailondon@queenmary.org.uk). Terms and conditions are available on request.