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FAQ'
Where is the club
Membership
What's happening
What are the Facilities
If I join what do I have to do
What about windsurfing
E-Mails
What about food
What about the bar
Can I crew for someone
Berthing
Lockers
Photos & Links
What training is given
When is High or Low Tide
 
 
Where is the club

Bognor Regis Yacht Club is located on the South coast between Brighton and Portsmouth.

To find the club, drive to the junction of the A259 and A29 which is a Squareabout ( its really a roundabout but you will realise why its called that when you go round it).

Exit into Victoria Road follow that road straight over junctions etc, until you reach the traffic lights. Turn left then 1st right . And there we are just before you go into the sea.

Failing that, find the pier at Bognor Regis face the sea and turn right we are a short walk along the prom. ( We are on the right )

For a map of the area try www.upmystreet.co.uk  You will need our postcode of PO21 2NA

To see a map click Here ( file size 205KB)

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Membership

There is a yearly membership.  After much debate over many years we decided against having just a Social Membership. See fees 

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What are the facilities

We have a large, centrally heated clubhouse in an excellent location next to the beach. We have a boat park, storage for windsurfing equipment and excellent rescue boat cover. Wash down facilities for craft. 
The clubhouse boasts refurbished changing rooms (2000) with hot showers, on site catering good bar prices comfortable lounge bar and a wet bar.  Private lawn adjacent to the beach and a members car park.

 

What's happening

Take a look at the pages Most of the stuff that goes on most of the time is under the relevant topic. Try looking at the Contents page  which may help you navigate.

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If I join what do I have to do

There is only one thing you have to do other than joining. That is to enjoy yourself in the friendly competitive atmosphere be it in the bar - on the golf course or actually on the water.  The rescue boat and O.O.D duties covering the cat's and dinghy's are normally carried out by those who normally race.  But they are always after volunteers so they can have more boats racing.  ( Don't be shy - if you are qualified fine if not we can teach you).

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What about windsurfing

We have a complete cross section of windsurfers ranging from the absolute beginner to those who sail in force 7. We run a gold and silver fleet racing at weekends which is mainly on long boards depending on conditions. Everyone is given the chance to decide on courses etc. With the silver fleet, anyone that can negotiate a course in a reasonable time stands to win at prize giving.

Other than the racing, there is a strong support for the fun board sailors that mysteriously turn up when its windy. We have excellent rigging - changing rooms wash down areas

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E-Mails

The web site is new and we are gradually resolving minor hiccups. Its all on a voluntary status so may only be looked at once a week or so.

If its urgent be brave,  be old fashioned, take a trip down memory lane and give us a bell that's dial our telephone number - that's when you pick up a mobile or a telephone type thing and dial 01243- 865735 and actually spend a bit of time conversing with someone, ( not sure if the answer-phone has broken again.). If you ring when we are open - that's most evenings except Monday and all day Saturday and Sunday. 

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What about food

We have a resident chef in the Galley who can provide for most tastes over the weekends and at respectable prices.  Opening times vary over the winter  and summer 
A full house breakfast set you up for the day. (I've never known anyone attempt two full houses)

Also she makes a special effort for special occasions - see the Social page

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What about a drink 
The bar opens Tuesday to Sunday evenings  and day time Saturday and Sundays
Hours vary dependant on seasons

Can I crew for someone

There are cat sailors that need crew. By all means don't be afraid to pop into the club over a weekend and ask one of the cat sailors.  They don't bite ( well most of them) Also Ken Green has a habit of organising a trip on a big boat, or will knowing someone that can.   

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Berthing

Someone on the Sailing Committee is in charge of the boat pound.  We have a pound for boats, cats,  toppers and fishing craft, but its not unlimited.  We have a club rule that will be enforced.  Basically it says should you not use the craft then you could loose the berth.

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Lockers

Someone on the Sailing Committee is in charge of the storage lockers. and has a waiting list. There are various lockers in different shapes and sizes.  There is a list of hopeful occupants and if you want to get onto the list speak to Bruce Santer.

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Photos & Links

All the small photos on the web site will normally be linked to a full size one. So just click on them, to return to the page click on BACK on your browser.

There are numerous links on the site - If you see something in a strange colour it may lead to more info about the subject you are reading. 

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What training is given

We are an R.Y.A. registered club. and organise instructors for dinghy - topper - and cat sailing. For fuller details go to the Training Page      

When is low/high tide.

If you are new to the sea or need to know the tide times. Just a couple of pointers. 
We get two High and two Low Tides a day. and the times move on an hour a day approx. 
If its High Tide at 9am Low tide will be 3pm then High Tide will be 9.30pm.
The next day High Tide will be about 10am.
If you look at the race program on the  calendar or Racing these have H.W ( High Water) times. Low water will be about 6 hours either side of that time  
Or check out a club diary which has all the tide data in it.


How to I contact the club

By letter - Bognor Regis Yacht Club, Victoria Road South, Bognor Regis, Sussex PO21 2NA

By Tele  01243 865735

By e-mail  either the Webmaster@bryc.co.uk  or Secretary@bryc.co.uk