Dear Members,

Thank you to everyone who responded to our winter survey. You gave us great suggestions on how to improve volunteering at Parkstone. Here’s what you asked for:
•              More info on non-racing volunteering
•              Flexibility: family-friendly, ashore options, and better timing
•              Recognition – even just snacks and drinks!
•              Mentoring and training for new or unfamiliar roles
•              Help for new members to feel involved and confident

We’ve listened. I’m your new Volunteering Coordinator, and I’ll be your go-to contact for anything volunteering-related. I’ll be sending out a monthly Volunteering Ahoy newsletter with updates, opportunities, training news, and progress.
You can always reach me at [email protected]
 

August Volunteering Opportunities

Youth Week – 3rd to 8th August

The UK’s largest youth sailing event needs more helping hands! Some roles include:
•              Helm and crew for Jennies (PB2 required): Guide and encourage our youngest sailors in Parkstone Bay.
•              Mothership support: A love of singing and sweet-throwing a bonus!
•              Tally hut spotters: Help track who’s on the water.
•              Launch & recovery teams: Support trolley movement and shore ops.
•              Car park marshals: Mornings only.
•              Yard setup (2nd August): Get everything ready before the week begins.
You can help for a day or more — most roles are part-day. It’s a great way to connect with other members and families.
Interested? Email me: [email protected]

Poole Week – 24th to 29th August

•              Still need patrol boat crews – sign up via Dutyman.
•              Looking for a 13+ youth member to be Assistant Race Officer on the Platform all week. On-water from 12:00–17:30 daily. A fantastic chance to join the adult race team and learn from the best!

You can help for a day or more — most roles are part-day. It’s a great way to connect with other members and families.
Interested? Email me: [email protected]

New Members – Welcome Aboard!

Finding your feet? Need help or a friendly intro? How about informal meetups with longer-standing members — let me know if that sounds useful.
 
 
That’s it for now. Thanks for all your support and enthusiasm — it’s what makes Parkstone special. I’ll be back in September with more updates!

Gill Linford
Volunteering Coordinator