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WELCOME TO SOUTHWOLD SAILING CLUB
A vibrant community that welcomes everyone to enjoy sailing on the River Blyth and east coast.
ABOUT SOUTHWOLD SAILING CLUB
Southwold Sailing Club (SSC) is a friendly and inclusive sailing club in a stunning location, approximately one mile from the mouth of the River Blyth on the Suffolk Coast. Southwold Harbour is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the club is able to offer unique opportunities for sailing both upriver and out to sea.
SSC promotes and provides facilities for coastal sailing. It has approximately 150 members including dinghy, cruiser and power boat sailors. Skill levels range from novice to expert. New members are always welcome, including those interested in rowing, paddle-boarding and other self-propelled ways to enjoy time on the water.
Dinghy Sailors
Dinghy Sailors
Cruisers
Cruisers
Visitors
Visitors
LOOKING BACK AND GOING FORWARD
Celebrating 75 years of being together on the water.
2024 is a key anniversary year for Southwold Sailing Club. There are exciting plans afoot to upgrade its club building and slipway. Watch this space for updates on fundraising initiatives and further news and developments.
JOIN US!
Southwold Sailing Club always welcomes new members regardless of ability or experience. As well as providing friendship, support and mentoring, the club offers a lively social and sailing programme, plus the opportunity to get involved in the running of the club. This is a safe way for those of all ages to learn new skills or hone old ones, enjoy the great outdoors and have fun on the water with all the benefits the clubhouse has to offer. You don’t need to own a boat to be a part of the scene.
DISCOVER OUR HISTORY
Southwold Sailing Club was founded in 1949, when a handful of members acquired the current site and worked tirelessly at weekends to transform what was a damp, disused, net pickling shed into a single story clubhouse. This was a major accomplishment for a dedicated band of volunteers as it gave the members a base in which to socialise, prepare for sailing and hold meetings; plus a real sense of belonging. That was 75 years ago. It has been a central part of the local community for decades.
