Arnside Wanderer Dinghy Event Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd May
Location – Ashmeadow Slipway, Promenade, Arnside LA1 0AD
A chance for Wanderer Dinghy Owners to sail in the scenic estuary at Arnside in Cumbria.
We plan running a race on one day and a cruise out into Morecambe Bay towards Holme Island and Grange-over-Sands on the other.
There are three Wanderers kept at the Club, including two club boats.
Wanderers at Arnside
Arnside
Arnside is located on the Kent Estuary south of Kendal in the Arnside-Silverdale National Scenic Area. The estuary opens out into Morecambe Bay. There are outstanding views across the estuary to the Lake District Hills. Arnside grew up as a scenic holiday resort in the nineteenth century after the opening of the railway with water- based activities as one of its attractions. The railway crosses the estuary on a viaduct above the village.
Arnside has a long sailing history. Historically the estuary was the port for Kendal. The Victorians held regattas. The village’s first Sailing Club was set up in 1857. Crossfields built Morecambe Bay Prawners and yachts in the village from the 1840s to the 1940s. Arthur Ransome’s Swallow was built in Arnside and kept on the estuary by local teenager in the 1930s.
The tide often comes in with a Bore. This is followed by a two-to-three-hour sailing window. Winds tend to fairly consistent compared to an inland lake especially if there is a sea breeze. Tide against wind can create exciting sailing conditions.
The area is good for walking. Arnside Knott, one of the best viewpoints in the country overlooks the village and there is an excellent path along the coast. If the weather is unsuitable there are nearby historic houses and museums to visit
Arnside Sailing Club
The current Arnside Sailing Club was set up in 1958. It has around 300 members including partners and children. The Club offers sailing, paddleboarding and kayak. It is affiliated to both the RYA and Paddle UK and is a RYA Training Centre at Killington near Sedbergh. The Clubhouse is in a historic customs bonded warehouse on the Promenade is used for live music.
For more info www.arnsidesailingclub.co.uk
Crewing Opportunities
If you do not plan bringing your own boat there might be crewing opportunities, so do get in touch..
Price £20 per person for the weekend
Booking is via Arnside Sailing Club’s booking site
https://widget.eola.co/1222/activities/arnside-wanderer-dinghy-event
For more information
Contact alasdairsimpson@arnsidesailingclub.org.uk
