Book and use a club boat

Bala SC Club Boats are available to members throughout the club season subject to availability.

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Please read the information below, which explains how to Book, and use the boats we have.

The boats listed below will be available for use. The club boats are there to help get new members on the water, but are available to all Competent Sailing Members. If you need any assistance on how to rig the boats please contact commodore@balasc.co.uk to arrange a quick lesson.

Please make yourself aware of the following before booking a club boat:

1. All Users must be full sailing club members
2. Users must be RYA level 2 qualified or have been assessed competent to use the club boats
3. No boats can be used without safety cover in winds above force 3
4. Under 16s are not to use Club Boats without safety cover
5. Club Boats can not be used at all in winds above force 6
6. Double handed boats (Dart 16, Magno and Bahia) are not to be sailed single handed without safety cover, due to increased risk of entrapment with these boats.
7. Before use, members are to inspect the boat for any defects and damage, and note anything found on a report form, members are responsible for checking the boat is in a safe and useable condition before launching.
8. Boats must be put away correctly with covers on
9. On signing the club boat form, users (parents/guardians of under 16s) agree to provide reimbursement of the club insurance excess (£500) or to arrange and pay for repair of the club boat if any major damage is caused.
10. The Committee reserve the right to decline use of Club Boats to any member
11. Sailing without safety cover is not without increased risk and if doing so the Club advises you to arrange to sail with another member, when Sailing without safety cover you accept full responsibility for your own safety (you are advised to carry a phone in a waterproof pouch and to let others know when you are expected back ashore)
12. When Sailing without safety cover you are strongly advised to where a head protection such as a kayaking style helmet (one of the biggest risks is being knocked unconscious into the water)
13. Restricted Sailing Area club boats sailed without safety cover are restricted to the clubhouse end of the lake no boat to be taken past the club moorings

Boats Available	Picture	Boat details
Optibat dinghy 4 Available		Optibat's are fantastic single handed boats for small children with minimal sailing experience. they are very responsive, while being stable enough to give the confidence to go sailing alone.
Topper Dinghy 2 Available		The Topper dinghy is for single handed sailing. They are perfect for teenagers of all ages. Light and easy to move,easy to rig,and great fun to sail.
Laser Dinghy 2 Available		The Laser Dinghy is for single handed sailing. Great for cruising or racing at the club. Suitable for teenagers and adults.
Laser Bahia 1 Available		The Laser Bahia is a fantastic two person sailing dinghy. It's very stable, rewarding and is suitable for cruising or racing. Designed for two adults but big enough for a family of four.
Dart 16 Catamaran 2 Available		The Dart 16 Catamaran is a fast stable and extremely fun piece of kit. Great for blasting and racing single handed, or two or more adults/children.

Last updated 19:55 on 25 October 2025