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 Southwold Sailing Club is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty at Southwold Harbour, approx. one mile from the mouth of the River Blyth on the Suffolk Coast.The objective of the club is to promote and provide facilities for coastal sailing. The club has approx 200 members who include: dinghy, cruiser and power boat sailors with skill levels ranging from complete novice to very experienced (new members are always welcome). The amenities at Southwold include visitors moorings, local shops and a wide selection of pubs and restaurants. Extensive boatbuilding and marine engineering facilities are also available locally. The sailing programme features regular Sunday offshore racing for dinghies over courses ranging from approx. 2 to 10 miles and longer passage making races ranging from approximately 10 to 100 miles for cruisers. The dinghy fleet comprises a wide range of craft from Picos and Mirrors to Hobi Cats and Laser 4000s. The cruiser fleet includes both lightweight cruiser-racers and heavy displacement cruisers ranging in size from 7m to 15m. The dinghy and cruiser races which are conducted under RYA Rules are open to all classes and handicaps are applied by the Racing and Handicaps Committee in line with the Portsmouth Yardstick Ratings. The dinghy races are keenly contested but in the case of the cruisers a more 'laid back' style is the norm - sitting on the windward rail is much too uncomfortable. The following events are regular features of the sailing programme:
In addition the Club hosts larger saing events such as, National and European Championships, Open meetings, Gaffer meets and races. We also welcome visiting yachts and Yacht groups from the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and from round the UK. The facilities provided by the club include:
Directions for visitors HARBOUR MASTER: VHF Channel 12 or Tel. No.01502 724712 (0900 hrs to 1700 hrs LT). ENTRY SIGNALS : Three vertical Fl Red Lts on North Pier indicate 'Harbour Closed'. If this is exhibited, contact Southwold Harbour Master or, if outside listening Hrs Yarmouth Coastguard for advice. Visiting vessels should contact the Harbourmaster for entry and berthing instructions before approaching the entrance and before leaving their berth on departure.   Why not follow us on facebook or twitter. |
