The following boats, owned by the SGBA, are available for use by members and their accompanied children.
6 Laser Picos, 7 Toppers, 6 Laser Bugs
Laser sailing dinghy
420 sailing dinghy
Wanderer family sailing dinghy
2 dory motor boats with 8/10hp outboards
1 Rigiflex rescue boat (restricted use)
2 “Kiwi 3” two-person kayaks (with additional child’s seats)
3 canadian canoes
The use of these boats is subject to the following conditions:
1) The motor boats must be booked out online and the relevant fee (£5 or £10 as appropriate) paid immediately after use. To make the booking you must be registered on the website. (click on the register link next to the login) The picnic boat is available to all but the rescue boat is only available to those with the relevant qualification or experience. For all questions relating to the boats please contact the Quartermaster. Use of motor boats is FREE to:
- base a motor boat at Mill Point for use as a rescue boat
- tow sailing boats for club racing
Motor boats:
Quatermaster is Ken Kies
Kenkies@msn.com
01803 782131
Sailing dinghies and canoes:
Bosun is Tim Sunderland
bosun@2into.co.uk
01803 782538
2) Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times whilst using SGBA craft.
3) Adult members of the club (those over 16 years) may use the sailing dinghies without being accompanied by a rescue boat.
4) Junior members (under 16 years) may:
5) Prior to their first use of the motor boats members should receive a briefing on its operation. That person is then recognised as an accredited helmsman. This can be arranged with Ken Kies.
a) Use one club dinghy provided their parents or guardians are in attendance in the Rescue Boat or other suitable craft. This craft should be of a type that, in the event of a capsize or other mishap, would enable the junior member to be retrieved from the water and the dinghy towed back to shore.
b) Use two or more club dinghies as long as an SGBA rescue boat, with at least two adults on board, accompanies them and there is an accredited helmsman in charge.
c) Use the kayaks provided they are accompanied by an adult (in either a kayak, SGBA motor boat or other suitable craft).
6) The normal sailing area for the dinghies is from Duncannon and /or Tuckenhay to the Anchor Stone. Exceptionally, an extension to this area may be agreed with the booking officer.
7) The normal area limit for use of the rescue boats is Totnes to Dartmouth.
8) The charge for the motor boats is £5 per session between Pighole Point and Duncannon and £10 for a session further afield. No boat should be taken beyond Dartmouth. Payment should be placed in a named envelope and posted or handed to the River Shack.
No charge is made currently for the sailing dinghies, but a contribution towards their up keep would be appreciated. This can also be left at the River Shack in an envelope.
9) Any breakages or defects on the motor boats should be reported to the Quartermaster (Ken Kies) as soon as possible.
10) Any breakages or missing or defective gear on the sailing dinghies or canoes should be reported to the Bosun, Tim Sunderland (details above).
11) If you use a club dinghy please ensure that when you return it you securely attach to either the standing chain or the rail (Pico’s) using either the supplied lock or the boat's painter. This will ensure that the boats will not be damaged or lost during high spring tides. Thank you.