Welcome to Sailing

CSSC (Civil Service Sports Council) Sports and Leisure through the Civil Service Sailing Association (CSSA) arrange an annual Inter Departmental Offshore Regatta (IDOR) in which HASSRA sponsors and enters one or more chartered yachts to compete on an individual boat basis against other yachts from other government departments and CSSA recognised clubs.

IDOR is a recognised National Competition.

• Crews typically consist of 8 per yacht, namely Skipper, Mate, Helm, Navigator, Foredeck Crew and Cockpit Crew. Applications from specialists such as expert Spinnaker handlers are particular welcome.
• The HASSRA National Sailing Team Manager always aims to select a balanced crew, factoring in, if at all possible, a 50-50 mixed gender crew, also taking into account such considerations as geographical spread and DWP / DH departmental representation - but with overall safety considerations remaining paramount.
• Each year at least one novice is selected for each boat, and, in principle, as many applicants as possible are selected for each HASSRA entry each year who have not taken part in IDOR before.

IDOR 2011

The 2011 Inter-Departmental Offshore Regatta (the IDOR) took place from Sunday 5th June to Friday 10th June, racing from Cowes on the Isle of Wight. HASSRA entered 2 yachts in IDOR 2011 skippered by Neil Wood and Trudy Netherwood. The teams faced very challenging conditions throughout the week with Neil’s crew taking third position in their first race. Click here to view a full set of results.

IDOR 2012 Yacht Race Series

Sunday 10th June to Friday 15th June 2012

Applications for Crew required now but to be received no later than Friday 23^rd March 2012.

Please note: To participate you must be a member of both HASSRA and CSSC.

The 2012 Inter-Departmental Offshore Regatta (the IDOR) will be taking place from Sunday 10th to Friday 15th June 2012, racing from Cowes on the Isle of Wight (yachts chartered from Sunsail at Port Solent near Portsmouth).

HASSRA will be looking for TWO crews to enter the event. We are looking for crew members with a mixture of abilities, from the experienced to the novice.

Accommodation for the duration of the event is on board the yachts with a contribution to basic breakfast and lunchtime sandwiches provided by HASSRA. You will need your own sleeping bag etc.

Please note: HASSRA does NOT pay for the hire cost of your wet weather gear and that sea boots cannot be hired.

Applications are welcome from HASSRA members regardless of their ability. If you have any queries relating to the event, please contact the National HASSRA Sailing Team Manager, Neil Wood by email at: neil.wood3@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk

This is an all expenses paid opportunity to enjoy some exciting and fine competitive racing. Successful applicants may be eligible for Special Leave, subject to Line Management approval.

To apply simply complete the expression of interest form and send it to: neil.wood3@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk

If required, a Word version of the form can be obtained by contacting Neil Wood at the above

email address.

Alternatively if an application cannot be sent by e-mail, hard copy applications can be sent to:

Neil Wood

Department for Work & Pensions

Operational Excellence Directorate

Operational Planning and Delivery

Silvan House (2nd Floor)

231 Corstorphine Road

Edinburgh, EH12 7AT

(Tel: 0131 310 1051)

Courier Address: Edinburgh Silvan House, 2nd Floor

Given the nature of the event, please let us know, in confidence, if you have any health or mobility problems (even if not disabled as such).

• For other sailing opportunities, see the Civil Service Sailing Association website including details of membership. Membership is free to holders of two CSSC shares.

http://members.madasafish.com/~csorc

• The CSSA have a number of divisional clubs, including dinghy sailing at Netley Cliff, Littleton Sailing Club and in the Bolton area. There are also CSSA yachts based on the East, South and North West coasts.
• The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) provide sailing opportunities for disabled people – see the RYA website. I should be pleased to discuss these in the event of any uncertainties or anxieties.

RYA Sailability link: www.rya.org.uk/AboutRYA/RYASailability/

• The RYA also operate a comprehensive shore-based and practical programme of learning and development via recognised RYA training establishments – again see the RYA website for details and to make contact. (The CSSA is a recognised RYA training establishment and run practical courses from Competent Crew to Yachtmaster Offshore).

RYA homepage link: www.rya.org.uk/

Enjoy getting on the water!

Neil Wood

Sailing Team Manager

Contact us:

Neil Wood

Department for Work & Pensions

Operational Excellence Directorate

Operational Planning and Delivery

Silvan House (2nd Floor)

231 Corstorphine Road

Edinburgh, EH12 7AT

Courier Address: Edinburgh Silvan House, 2nd Floor

Telephone: 0131 310 1051

Mobile: 07971 994011

E-mail: Neil.Wood3@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk