All posts by: Sophie Mackley

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Festival of the Sea

This is a joint Open Event organised by Shoreham Sailing Club & Sussex Yacht Club taking place on the weekend of Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th June, 2023. Racing is organised for both keelboats and dinghies, west of Shoreham Harbour, in arguably the best sea sailing location on the south coast! Here is some detail […]

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Merlin and Contender open

Shoreham SC are delighted to welcome all our Merlin Rocket and Contender friends to Shoreham on the weekend of 17-18 June. The home of ‘real sea sailing’ with great waves and fabulous sea breezes this is an event not to be missed! Dinner on Saturday night at the club from our fantastic caterers Fete & […]

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Easter Cup 2023

It’s the Easter Cup this weekend and the weather is looking particularly special – it is an open event so feel free to invite your sailing friends over to enjoy the delights of sailing at Shoreham. Entries, Sailing Instructions and Notice of Race are all available here (scroll down to the bottom)

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Club email – March 2023

The 2023 sailing season is about to start! Spring has finally sprung and we can’t wait to get back on the water. Before you head down to the boat park, just a few things to remember: Duties are open for 2023 – if you haven’t signed up already, get booked in now! On Whatsapp? We’ve […]

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AGM 2022

The Shoreham SC AGM is scheduled for Sunday the 27th of November at 09.00hrs at the clubhouse – racing will follow so if you intend to sail, please come changed ready to go afloat as soon as the meeting closes. We will update this page with the relevant documentation as it becomes available. Please send […]

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Annual dinner and dance

Saturday 12th November 2022 3 course dinner provided by our fantastic caterers Fete & Lime, 7 for 7-30. Black tie or Smart suits and posh frocks. Dancing after the prizes to our resident band, ‘Hammond and the Hurricanes’ with ‘Disco Dawn’ spinning the tunes until carriages at midnight. Numbers are limited to just 80 on […]

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D-Zero and Wayfarer Southern Championships

  Update; Results: D-Zero results Wayfarer results Photos from Warwick Baker: D-Zero photos Wayfarer photos Shoreham Sailing Club are delighted to welcome the D-Zero and Wayfarer fleets to compete at their Southern Championships on 16 – 17 July 2022. Come and experience the best sea sailing in the UK, with easy sheltered launching in the […]

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Jubilee regatta

On Saturday 4th June, Shoreham SC is holding our Platinum Jubilee Regatta. Three general handicap races are planned, with the first start at 10am. In the afternoon the Improvers group will be running fun races in the harbour from 1pm. Fete ‘n Lime will be offering breakfast and lunch. In the evening, bring your own food for the […]

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Merlin and 420 open

Shoreham Sailing Club are delighted to welcome the Merlin Rocket and 420 fleets to compete at their open meeting on 18th – 19th June. Come and experience the best sea sailing in the UK, with easy sheltered launching in the harbour and a short sail out to sea, Shoreham is renowned for its wonderful clear […]

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Women on Water 2022

There will be four Women on Water sessions this year; Monday 9th May Monday 23rd May Friday 24th June Friday 8th July All starting at 6pm at Shoreham Sailing Club. Email Louise to book your place. Free to members, £10 for non members.  

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Winter work party

A work party is planned for Saturday 12th March – 9am kick off, and please bring any brushes, rollers, paint trays you have. There has been a huge amount of work done at the club over recent weeks by our wonderful members and it is time to make it good for the new season – […]

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David Festing

Former member David Festing passed away suddently on 8 January. We have been sent the eulogy below which was read at his funeral. Anyone who had the pleasure of calling David a friend would probably be able to guess that there is sooooo much we could say, should incorporate and categorically should omit until a […]

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Winter work party

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd January We are starting work to spruce up the club starting with the removal of the kitchen and preparation of the additional dingy parking area. There will be both inside and outside jobs any help whether it’s just a couple of hours will be a great help. Please let’s us […]

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Paul Wilcock

Past Chairman of the club, Paul Wilcock, died suddenly on Saturday 27th November. Paul was much loved in the club by many members some of whom he had helped with modifications to their boats. His favourite pieces of equipment being a drill, a fid, and a length of mafioli. He was very approachable and quite […]

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2021 dinner, dance and prizegiving

Shoreham Sailing club annual dinner dance and prizegiving is taking place on Saturday 27th November. Bring your dancing shoes and be ready for DJ phantom spinner and guest Dj’s,  following a fabulous Chinese buffet provided by fete’n’lime our fantastic caterers. 7.00 for 7.30 dinner. Tickets are just £15 and numbers are limited so please reserve […]

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Thanks Philip

Philip Ayton, club treasurer for the past fifteen years, stepped down from the post at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Philip has been a member of the club for over twenty five years. When he joined  he shared a Wayfarer with his friend and neighbour Peter Field, and raced in the Wayfarer fleet.  When Peter […]

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Shoreham SC Cooler series 2021

Shoreham Sailing Club Cooler series will run over four weekends in November and visitors are welcome. We are offering 8 races (2 races back-to-back each Sunday) over four weekends, with the option to store your boat at the club. For visitors entry for the full series of eight races is £50 (to include leaving your […]

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AGM 2021 – 24 October

The Shoreham SC AGM is scheduled for Sunday 24 October at 1000hrs at the clubhouse – racing will follow so if you intend to sail please come changed ready to go afloat as soon as the meeting closes. We will update this page with the relevant documentation as it becomes available. Please send all items […]

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