THE SOUTHWATER DABBLERS MODEL BOAT CLUB
VENUE
Southwater Country Park, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, West Sussex
OS Landranger TQ160258 OS Grid (E, N) 516091,125819
Post code for use in sat navs RH13 9UN
There is a Visitor Centre and tea house by the lake, so it is not very far to go for refreshments.
The toilets are also located here, with facilities for baby changing.
There is also a Radar toilet with wheelchair access.
The car park is about fifty yards away from the jetty and it holds about 75 cars.
MEMBERSHIP
Come along to the lake on a Sunday morning and ask to talk to a committee member about membership.
Membership fee is for one year, and is for one person, and commences from the 1st of May,
Junior membership is £7.50per annum, up to the age of 16 years old.
There is currently no joining fee for juniors.
Adult membership charges are; a one off joining fee of £7.50(unless membership should lapse) and £15.00 a year.
Public Liability insurance cover of up to £5 million is included in your fee, and is required by the local authority.
A quarterly magazine will also be issued, at no additional charge to members.
Family membership £35.00 per annum ,plus joining fee of £7.50. This will cover 2 adults and up to 2 juniors.
VIEW OF DABBLERS SAILING ON SOUTHWATER LAKE
ABOUT US
The Southwater Dabblers sail model yachts and boats at Southwater Country Park lake on most Sundays and Friday afternoons. The Group set up a wide range of organised, model boat sailing activities, sporting and leisure down at Southwater Country Park lake. There are exciting races, set up for those who'd prefer a friendly challenge.
Alternatively, one can relax and enjoy, sailing a scaled yacht or model boat, at one’s leisure, with the confidence of knowing, that if the boat decides to get stuck in the reeds, then there is a fully manned, rescue boat provided, on hand, to help.
The Southwater Dabblers Model Boat Club has an extensive website, http.//dabblers.wikispaces.com with a full diary of events page. The website should prove quite invaluable, to those who are interested in sailing, learning to sail and/or racing, model yachts/boats.
ONE METRE RACING
THAMES BARGE RACING
We publish reviews on races, with some, very interesting away visits reviewed, too.
We also produce a quarterly magazine for every member, that holds further reviews, members boat building projects and future dates for upcoming events.
In the past, we have held our wonderful, two day event, Summer Regattas, at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, which is always, respectfully admired, by the general public, for our particular, unusual, unique and beautiful, hand-built boats and water-craft, seen gently sailing on the water.
SUMMER BOATING REGATTA AT LEONARDSLEE LAKES AND GARDENS
Our Open day is held at Southwater Country Park Lake, in the summer months, which proves very popular. Last year we helped promote, The Sussex Air Ambulance (The flying Angels) and raised £ 700.
Our members include every walk of life, from plumbers, airport staff, to electricians, carpenters, engineers, pilots and a police officer.
DISPLAY DAY
We always welcome new members, of all ages.
IMPORTANT DATES
Our Regatta this year is held at LEONARDSLEE LAKES AND GARDENS
on 22nd and 23rd MAY 2010 also on 19th and 20th JUNE 2010
Our Display day this year is held at SOUTHWATER LAKE on 25th JULY 2010
We look forward to seeing you.
MORE INFORMATION
See our website by clicking on this link at http://dabblers.wikispaces.com
MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES CONTACT
Chairman: Alan Woodroffe
Phone: 01903 264387
Email : alan.woodroffe@googlemail.com