Preparing for the Sailing Season: A Message from the Safety Officer at Galway City Sailing Club

Preparing for the 2026 Sailing Season

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Preparing for the 2026 Sailing Season: A Message from the Safety Officer

With the 2026 sailing season fast approaching, it is time to shake off the winter rust and ensure we are fully prepared for a safe and successful year on the water.

Safety remains our top priority. As we return to the bay after the long break, we ask all members to take a moment to re-familiarise themselves with our club procedures.

Key Resources

You can review our safety guidelines through the following channels:

  • Online: Visit our Child Safeguarding and Safety page to view the latest digital documents.
  • In-Person: The full Safety Statement is available in the clubhouse training room, located within the RED FOLDER.

Safety Briefings & Member Duties

To ensure everyone is up to speed, we will be hosting a Safety Briefing session in the dinghy pen shortly. Keep an eye out for the specific date and time.

As a reminder, our weekly Saturday and Wednesday sessions rely entirely on member participation. In addition to membership fees, all members are required to volunteer for Safety Boat Duty for at least a few sessions during 2026.

  • The Rota: This will be announced soon. Please check your assigned dates immediately and add them to your calendar.
  • Swaps: If you are unable to make your assigned slot, please reach out to fellow members to arrange a swap.

Exciting Fleet News

We are delighted to announce that we have added a brand-new RIB to our fleet for safety boat duties! This addition will be a fantastic asset for the club as we support our sailors throughout the season.

We look forward to seeing everyone back out on Galway Bay very soon.

Andreas Baumann
GCSC Safety Officer