Is your team15 club sponsored / supported by any companies?
Sponsored by locally based international management consultancy – MIME SOLUTIONS LTD (I am the managing director)

What ages do you cater for at your team15 club?
From 8 to 16 (younger by arrangement with parents - we have one 7 year old at present and his parents remain at all times)

What is the maximum number of children you can cater for?
At moment up to 18,  but depends on no of coaches and available safety cover at each session.  Typically 3 coaches and 2 assistant instructors. Typically 10 to 15 sailors per session.

When does your T15 club session run?
Friday evenings - 5:30 to 7:30pm from April to September

How much do weekly T15 club sessions cost?
£5 if own kit and £10 if use centre kit (all plus £2 parking per car)

Is there an annual membership on top of this?
No, although sailors can join the lake - not connected to T15 costs/club

If so, how much does this cost?
N/A

Can I join today or is there a waiting list?
Yes - we have 17 sailors on the register who on average attended 60% of available sessions.

Is it necessary to book a T15 club session in advance?
No just need to contact T15 coach and ensure that have Start windsurfing skills as a minimum, will encourage absolute beginners to do Start windsurfing before joining in on club nights.

If I don’t have my own equipment yet, can I hire this from the club?
Hire is from Manley centre

How much does equipment cost per session?
Included in the £10/club session fee. 

Does your club have second-hand windsurfing kit for sale?
No.

Does your centre have a shop where I can buy new windsurfing equipment?
Yes

If not, where is the nearest windsurfing shop?
N/A

Can my family go windsurfing whilst I am at a T15 club session?
Yes

Does your T15 club currently take part in the inter-club events?
Yes

If I wanted to have a go at the inter-club events, can I join the team?
Yes

How good do I need to be?
Just have Start windsurfing skills

If I don’t have my own equipment yet, can I hire equipment for inter-club events?
Yes

How much does this cost?
Depends on where we hire from, due to travel we try to hire at the event location.

Have any or your T15 club members joined the RYA Zone Squads?
Yes

When I reach 16 years old, can I still windsurf at your venue?
Yes.

I am an intermediate windsurfer, can I take an Assistant Instructor Qualification at your club?
Yes.

What’s the best thing about your T15 club?
Brilliant teamwork from the sailors to the parents and the coaches.

Who is your T15 head Coach?
Me - Dr Trish Melton

Who are your other T15 Coaches?
Andrew Roberts plus other instructors who occasionally help out as available

Are there any other volunteers who help your club?
Yes

What are their names?
Too many to name. All parents stay at club nights to support safety, organising and all turn up to help at our own event as well as other events.

Are they children / parents / assistant instructors / instructors?

Are you seeking more volunteers to help with the club?
Yes, more qualified coaches and any support from RYA to improve our coaching to a higher level. Also looking to get more parents qualified in powerboat so we have more safety cover.