Rutland Sailing Club Rescue Duty

With thanks to Andy Haslope and his family who agreed to RCSSC publishing this video and also RSC volunteer rescue crew - who keep an eye out for all us sailors and are quickly there to offer help and support if they think it might be needed or are called for by members. It's a fact that, sooner or later, if you are dinghy sailing, there's going to be a capsize. Which is why we all learn how to do capsize drill when learning sail, so when it does happen everyone on board knows what to do. So it was for Haslope family Mum, Dad and two children, out for a sail on a breezy day, who capsized and spent time in the water resolving some issues so they could right their boat and sail back in. Saturday 5 Sep 2020 just before mid-day the crew were on watch and spotted a capsize towards Hambleton Peninsula. A prompt responded to make sure all was well and offer help if required. I was on the veranda of the clubhouse, enjoying the scene of lots of people enjoying the sailing and beautiful Rutland Water and just happened to be shooting a short video for Rutland Civil Service Sailing Club Facebook page. Apologies for the quality - it was taken using my iPhone so distant zooms are not great, but it did capture the event. I met up with Andy and the family back in the club at lunch time and showed them the footage and which young George especially, really enjoyed. Thank you for agreeing to show this footage which demonstrates the benefit of learning sailing properly. Also, the good work of RSC Duty Rescue Crew - all volunteers who give up their time and opportunity to sail, to keep us safe. Thank you. Nice to meet you all Andy and thanks for letting me share it - educational for kids and adult sailors alike.