About Tonbridge Town Sailing Club
Club history
The club was formed in 1972, to promote dinghy sailing at Haysden, a picturesque man made lake beside the river Medway upstream of the town of Tonbridge in Kent, England.
From its modest beginning with no more than a caravan as a clubhouse it has grown into a very active and friendly family club.
The water area was doubled when a flood barrier was built and the club premises have been steadily improved over the years.
Constitution
Click here to download the full TTSC Constitution as a Word document.
Safety Policy
Officer of the Day
The Officer of the Day will be responsible for deciding whether sailing should take place. Sailing can only take place when the rescue boat is manned and the Officer of the Day is present.
Children
Children of members or visitors using the club are entirely their responsibility; no responsibility for any accidents occurring to children either on the site premises or on any craft is accepted by the club or its officers.
Boat Register
A register of boats together with the owners name shall be maintained. Any change of ownership pr part ownership shall be recorded. ALl boats must have a valid insurance cover for THIRD party risks, and a certificate must be produced on request. All boats whilst racing or cruising must have adequate buoyancy firmly attached to the craft, unless they are of the built in type of buoyancy. Only mono-hulled dinghies with a mast supported by the dinghy with a conventional tiller and rudder, are allowed to sail and shall be a maximum of 16' 00" overall length.
Life jackets, Buoyancy Aids
Anyone using a boat on the water must wear a life jacket or buoyancy aid at all times.
Rescue Boats
The rescue boat will be in charge of the duty coxswain, and the rescue officer will take direction from him/her as necessary.
Qualifications
Members sailing on Haysden water should a) have an elementary knowledge of the IYRU Racing Rules, b) understand the precautions taken when handling a boat on the water and on land, and c) know what action to take if the boat capsizes.
Launching
Before launching a boat a check must be made to ensure that all necessary equipment is carried (bungs, buoyancy, bailer and paddles or oars), and to ensure that sails are fitted correctly.
Thermal Wear
Wetsuits or drysuits will be worn for the Frostbite racing series.
Numbers Sailing
In the interests of safety the Officer of the Day may limit the numbers of boats sailing.
Membership and Joining TTSC
Its easy to join the TTSC and enjoy sailing from May to October on Haysden lake
There is a one off joining fee and then various yearly rates with a family membership for 2 adults and 2 children especially good value.
Please remember that you must have valid insurance for your boat and suitable buoyancy aids.
There are two forms to complete, a joining form and a club duties form.
There is an additional form CYP for parents or guardians of children below the age of 14.