Select Membership

Join QM Select and enjoy year round...

• RYA training courses in sailing and/or windsurfing (all included)

• Unlimited free equipment hire

• Discounted 1:1 tuition

• Use of wetsuits, buoyancy aids, harnesses and helmets

• Support and advice from our expert team

Sail and windsurf without the time and costs involved in owning your own equipment

DINGHY EQUIPMENT

Each year we renew a number of our dinghies which brings around 10 new boats into the fleet annually.  The 2012 fleet is

Singlehanders: Laser Standard, Radial & 4.7 (7), Laser Pico (35)

Regular doublehanders: Laser Bahia, Stratos, Laser 2000 (6)

Advanced doublehanders: Laser Vago, Xenon, Dart 16 Cat, Topper Topaz Cat (4)

WINDSURF EQUIPMENT

The majority of our sails and rigs are less than 2 years old with around 20 new boards and rigs coming into the fleet annually.  The 2012 kit list is

BOARDS

Starboard RIO M-206,L-233,XL-266 & GO 175,155 (15)

Starboard Kode 112,103,94 & Evo 80 (4)

Hifly Motion 219, Magnum 187, Mambo 175 (11)

Starboard Futura 141,133,122 & Carve 131,121 (9)

Starboard Gemini tandem 350 (1)

 

 

 

BOOKING EQUIPMENT

QM Select members are able to reserve equipment up to a week in advance.  Bookings are preferred to enable us to anticipate arrivals yet are not mandatory.  Continuation of sailing after the booked period is welcomed, subject to availability.

RIGGING

Assistance with rigging and launching is always available, with dedicated staff at weekends.  QM Select members are encouraged to learn how the range of equipment is rigged, launched and stored.

TRAINING

From beginners upwards, skills and confidence afloat can be improved through training and we have a full range of RYA courses which are included free of charge.  Group Sail or Windsurf Coaching sessions are included once per month for those who have achieved RYA Level 2 or RYA Start Windsurfing as preparation for further courses.  Visit the training pages or ask for a Training Brochure for more information.  A comprehensive Winter Training Programme is also included.

PERSONAL TUITION

1:1 tuition is a great way to give skills and confidence a boost, with sessions available to QM Select members at reduced rates.

CLUB RACING

Sailing QM Select members holding the RYA Start Racing certificate or with equivalent experience are welcome to participate in Club Racing.  This takes place on Sunday mornings all year round, on Bank Holidays and on Wednesday evenings from April to September.

OPENING TIMES

Sailing and windsurfing with safety cover is available 7 days a week from April to September and Wednesday-Sunday from October to March. Plenty of evening sailing is available when the wind is up.  Full details of opening hours are on our website.

CREWING

A guest can be invited to crew for a QM Select member in a double-handed dinghy 6 times per year free of charge with subsequent visits costing £10.  Under 16s may crew for free.  Club members may helm (with the appropriate experience) or crew with a QM Select member for free.

EQUIPMENT AND THIRD PARTY COVER

Monthly fees include damage-waiver cover for accidental damage to equipment (no excess) plus third party liability cover (£200 excess).

RATES

Great discounts on the joining fee are available

• Join during a course, hire or tuition - 100% of amount spent
• Join within 14 days of a course, hire or tuition - 50% of amount spent

Call us on 01784 248881 7 days a week to find out more