Dinghy Cruising

Dinghy and Hawk Weekend Cruises

These organised group trips exploring both sea and river venues offer opportunities for dinghy sailors to embark on weekend outings, under the watchful eye of a safety boat, in the company of other dinghies and one or two Club Hawk 20 training boats. The cruises are programmed into the club calendar and are run in accordance with the Exe SC Dinghy Cruising Procedures. Each outing will commence with a briefing led by the appointed group leader for the day. Participants will be required to sign on a register sheet acknowledging their obligations in taking part.

Factored into the programme are monthly Go Sailing events for shorter cruises of no longer than 2 hours which may appeal more to single handed sailors and novices. There will also be Juniors and Girls Go Sailing events.

A weekly group email will be sent to all those who have tagged an interest in Dinghy Cruising on their Personal Profile page under Preferences, confirming the destination, weather forecast, times of briefing and launching.

Subject to their availability, the email will include an invitation for anyone wishing to join one of the Hawks. The Club Hawk day boats, used mainly during the week and occasional weekends for Sailability, can take up to six sailors comfortably. Preference will be given to new and less frequent joiners. There is a small fee of £10 a head for those sailing in the Hawks. To reserve a place, please contact Nick Webber below.

Club dinghies are also available for hire; for these outings, please book as usual on the Club website.

Safety and Insurance

Each outing will commence with a briefing meeting lead by the appointed group leader for the day. It is important to note that your eligibility to join these outings will be dependent on your perceived degree of competence vis-a-vis the prevailing weather conditions.

Dinghy owners are responsible for their own insurance, safety and well being.

Dinghy Weekday Cruises

Previously known as the Tuesday Morning Silver Dinghy outings, these cruises now take place any time during the week when suitable weather and tidal conditions permit.

Please note that the weekday cruises are informal and do not have safety boat cover.

Participants are encouraged to post their interest on the Dinghy Cruising WhatsApp group.

For more information contact Nick Webber:

dinghycruising@exe-sailing.org

Last updated 17:22 on 24 March 2026