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Visiting Southwold
Southwold Sailing Club welcomes visiting yachts, yacht groups and dinghy sailors. It has a range of facilities, from boat parking to showers and a bar. To use the club showers and changing rooms (£3 per person per day) click here. The access code will be sent to you via email upon payment.
The club is located at:
Southwold Harbour, Blackshore, IP18 6TA.
Co-ordinates: 52.321N 1.662E
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The facilities provided by the club include:
- Largest East Coast all tide concrete dinghy slipway
- Pontoon for dinghy launching and rigging
- Dinghy park with mains electricity and water
- Workshop (30ftX18ft) with mains electricity and water
- Bar
- Clubhouse, which is available for private hire
- Changing rooms and showers
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.
Visiting vessels should contact the Harbourmaster for entry and berthing instructions before approaching the entrance and before leaving their berth on departure.
Accommodation
Southwold and the surrounding area offers a wealth of accommodation, including camping, b&bs, guests houses holiday cottages and hotels. A comprehensive list can be found from Explore Southwold.
Camping
Southwold campsite – http://www.southwoldcamping.com/ or 01502 722486
Cottages to rent
Heritage Hideaways – https://www.heritagehideaways.com/ or 01502 724782
Suffolk Secrets – www.suffolk-secrets.co.uk/ or 01502 722717
