Segel-Club Knapsack e.V.
Segel-Club Knapsack e.V. (SCK) is a sailing club with historic ties to the Knapsack chemical park and is located directly on Lake Rur on the eastern side of the Eschauel peninsula near Nideggen-Schmidt. The club grounds with clubhouse and two jetties of 16 berths each are sheltered from prevailing westerly winds and have had an electricity connection since 2006. Club-owned boats such as Polyvalk, Flying Cruiser, Schwertzugvogel, BM-Jolle and Optimists are available to members, alongside trial sailing, sailing afternoons, regattas and longer cruises. Regular sailing courses culminating in the official recreational craft licence exam welcome beginners, while free berths and open membership make access to the waters straightforward.
History
Segel-Club Knapsack e.V. (SCK) was founded on 3 March 1967 by a group of sailing enthusiasts from the former Knapsack-Grießheim AG and still maintains strong ties to the Knapsack chemical park. Many members remain employees or relatives of the park, yet membership is open to anyone who enjoys sailing. The club grounds lie sheltered from westerly winds directly on Lake Rur on the eastern side of the Eschauel peninsula on a steep shore. Since 2006 the site has had an electricity connection. Below the club building are two jetties with 16 berths each. The club provides club-owned sailing boats for members and supports juniors with Optimists. Activities range from spontaneous midweek sailing afternoons and weekend stays on the Rursee to regatta participation and multi-week cruises. For years the club has run regular sailing courses ending with the official recreational craft licence exam. Impressions from the 2019 sailing training document a practical phase from April through to the exam on 6 July 2019. The SCK club regatta 2022 took place in very light wind. Today the club is an active association on Lake Rur with clubhouse, jetties, a boat fleet and a pathway to the recreational craft licence.
Information
Facilities
Club grounds on Lake Rur on the Eschauel peninsula with clubhouse, lounge and two jetties of 16 berths each; electricity connection since 2006; club-owned sailing boats and Optimists for juniors.
Activities
Spontaneous sailing afternoons, weekend stays on Lake Rur, regatta participation, multi-week cruises, trial sailing, sailing afternoons for new members, and sailing courses with examination for the official recreational craft licence.
Youth section
Youth section with three Optimists; reduced fee for members under 18
Guest berths
Yes, free berths available
Boating license training
Available: 1
Practical training over several months until the exam