RAFSA supports the entire spectrum of dinghy sailing, with events provide basic training courses and racing for novices whilst for the more experienced sailors a number of High Performance Dinghies are available. Our members regularly compete in single service and joint service regattas, Class Nationals and other high profile events! See our calendar for information about what’s happening with us and how you can get involved.
RAF Dinghy Training
For more information about the courses that RAFSA (Dinghy) offer and dates, please go to the Dinghy Training page
Latest Dinghy News
2000 Class Nationals 2021
Four RAFSA crews entered the 2000 Class National Championships, hosted by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club from 8- 13 Aug 21. The Event was extremely well attended with a record 47 entries, 16 of which were Armed Forces boats. Organisation was superb, 10 races were delivered in a range [...]
Brady Champs 2021
The RAFSA Dinghy Division Championship and Brady Trophy competition will be held 13-15 Oct 21 at Rutland Sailing Club (RSC) (Gibbet Lane, Edith Weston, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8HJ). The aim of the regatta is to provide competitive sailing to develop teamwork and provide an enjoyable and challenging format for all abilities. [...]
Instructor Training Weekend Complete!
The RAF Dinghy Sailing Instructor Team carried out some pre-season training this weekend following a year of restrictions affecting our ability to conduct training. On the Saturday, instructors had the opportunity to get on the water to blow away the cobwebs. COVID measures were observed and the [...]
Dinghy Booking Calendar
RAFSA Dinghy Committee
Committee Position |
Name |
Contact |
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Rutland Sailing Club |
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rutlandsc@dinghy.rafsa.org.uk |
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RC |
Ed Dodwell |
principal@dinghy.rafsa.org.uk |
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Sean Webster |
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Bill Beattie |
william.beattie497@mod.gov.uk |
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Mike Wood |
dinghy.captain@rafsportsfederation.uk |
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Chief Instructor (Rutland) |
Tony Barmby |
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