AN opportunity for members of the public to take to the waters of Morecambe Bay in a dingy was offered by the Arnside Sailing Club at the weekend.

The free 'try out sailing' event' from the promenade proved to be a great success with those crewing the boat eager to raise an awareness of the pleasure that getting out on the waves can bring. A large number of people of all ages turned up with many returning the following day for another go.

Sailing could only take place for an hour before and an hour after high tide owing to the nature of the constantly changing sandbanks.

Arnside pensioner Sue Premru, one of those that went out, said: "I sat pillion behind the woman driver. What an undreamed of opportunity!"