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
Our volunteers at Girlguiding Somerset are looking for dinghy sailors to join the team. We've been sailing at Sutton Bingham reservoir for 25+ years. 1. You love being out on the water It's your getaway from the humdrum of normal life. Whether the sun is beating down, or the wind is picking up, you feel … Continue reading 7 reasons to volunteer with Somerspirit
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
10 July 2022 Have you sailed on Somerspirit? Normally based at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club, near Yeovil in South Somerset, we're taking our Comet Trio to Durleigh Sailing Club, near Bridgwater on Sunday 10 July 2022. This will provide Brownies, Guides and Rangers the opportunity to enjoy sailing in the north of the county. Girls … Continue reading Sailing opportunity at Durleigh
We're delighted to re-open bookings on our sailing dinghy, Somerspirit now that Sutton Bingham Sailing Club have updated their covid guidance. As general guidelines, all persons attending the Club are encouraged to wash or sanitise their hands frequently using the solutions provided, wear masks in confined spaces and avoid close personal contacts.Sutton Bingham Sailing Club, 29 July … Continue reading Sailing re-starts on Somerspirit
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