The past few sailing sessions have given us the chance to learn new skills, and solidify old. We followed a triangular course, tacking round buoys (maybe occasionally missing them!) and learning how the wind direction affects our sail position. The best part of it all, hands down, was the capsize drill. It was the hottest … Continue reading Sailing Skills: Our Journey to RYA2 Certification
Are you ready for an adventure on the water? We're thrilled to invite you and your Brownies, Guides, and Rangers to a fantastic day of sailing and fun. It takes place at Durleigh Sailing Centre on Sunday, 14 September 2025.
Are you ready for an adventure on the water? We're thrilled to invite you and your Brownies, Guides, and Rangers to a fantastic day of sailing and fun. It takes place at Durleigh Sailing Centre on Sunday, 22 June 2025.
Hi everyone! We wanted to introduce ourselves before we properly start our blog to keep you updated with us learning to sail! As some of you may know, Somerset’s Girlguiding boat (Somerspirit) has been moved to a new home in Durleigh. We are looking forward to learning how to sail. My name is Alura-Rose, and … Continue reading Courtney and Alura-Rose join the Somerspirit team
Calling Brownies, Guides and Rangers! Are you ready for an adventure? Join us for a fantastic Sailing Day at Durleigh Sailing Centre in Bridgwater on Sunday 7 July 2024 from 10am till 4pm. The cost is £10 per Brownie, Guide and Ranger. Set sail on Somerspirit! This is your chance to experience the thrill of … Continue reading Sailing Day at Durleigh, Bridgwater, 7 July 2024
On Saturday 10 September, the team behind Girlguiding Somerset's comet trio gathered with friends and supporters for a very special celebration. The county's sailing dinghy first took to the waters at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club over 25 years ago, and girls and young women continue to have the opportunity to sail on her today. We … Continue reading Somerspirit celebrates 25 years!
We're celebrating Pride on Saturday 11 June from 1-4pm at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club! Are you joining us? We're welcoming LGBTQ+ Girlguiding members, friends and allies for an afternoon of sailing, good company, tea and cake! This is a great opportunity for us to celebrate and thank our LGBTQ+ members for the contribution they make … Continue reading Pride at Somerspirit
Could your Brownie, Guide or Ranger design the next 'I've been sailing' badge for Somerspirit? Send in their entries by end March!
Have you sailed on Somerspirit? We've been sailing for 25 years in 2020! Here's the lowdown on the county's sailing dinghy, including details of our 'Plain Sailing' event for volunteers and our away day at Durleigh.
Women and men are invited to join us for a fun, friendly sailing event on Sat 27 April 2019 at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club.
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