Welcome to Slaughden Sailing Club!
SSC is a volunteer sailing club located on the river Alde in Aldeburgh. The club is an RYA Regional Training Centre that welcomes new members who sail or who would like to learn. We cater for Windsurfers, Kayaks, and offer RYA L1 & 2 Power & Safety Boat Courses.
This is a welcoming and friendly club with a vibrant social programme. Membership is available on a temporary basis (MINIMUM PERIOD ONE WEEK) for those visiting the area. The club also has a special needs provision for those with disabilities. Refer About the Club to read more or contact the
membership OR clubcoordinator@slaughdensailingclub.co.uk
Discover Sailing!
To find our more call Dawn on 07715 953149 or email
clubcoordinator@slaughdensailingclub.co.uk
Junior Section
Slaughden Sailing Club have a friendly Juniors section for racing, training or simply having fun. A number of our Juniors enter local regattas with good results. We also train Juniors to drive our Power boats from an early age. If your children would like to learn new life skills and or a new hobby please contact the membership or club coordinator
RYA Dinghy Training
Slaughden Sailing Club offer RYA L1 & L2 to members and non- members joining on a temporary basis. These courses are designed for all ages and run over a weekend with some theory on a Friday pm. We also have a less formal sailing programme every Tuesday evening during the summer for adults and juniors. For those wanting to build confidence on the water we provide 1 to 1 coaching through our qualified Dinghy Instructors. For more information please contact Peter Samuels
Informal Sailing
To compliment our dinghy race programme throughout the year there is also the option to join informal sailing events. These involve sailing to one of a number of scenic destinations on the river for a picnic lunch. This has also been known to involve a group swim in the sea ! For more information contact club coordinator
Friends of Slaughden
Subject to approval by the Committee for those past and present members that no longer plan to launch craft from Slaughden Sailing Club an option to join the club as a Friend of Slaughden exists. You will be able to join in a number of our Social events and enjoy the beautiful sunsets that we are privileged to experience during the season. For more information please contact the club coordinator
Cruising
Slaughden Sailing Club have an active Cruising section that join informal sailing events and organise weekend passages further afield along the coast. The club run free taster sessions for members that are considering cruising as part of their lifestyle. For more information please contact
Vice Commodore Cruising
Racing
Inter-club racing is on a Wednesday evening. For more information please contact Vice Commodore Dinghies
updated 4/6/25 Club Coordinator
Powerboat Training
Slaughden Sailing Club is an RYA registered training centre. We offer to Members and Non- members joining on a temporary basis RYA L1 & 2 Powerboat courses and separately RYA Safety Boat. Courses run over 2 days with a minimum 3 students, maximum 6. The club are also considering one day less formal taster sessions for those visiting Aldeburgh looking for an experience. For more information please contact Powerboat training
Social
We have a busy, year round, social scene for sailors and non-sailors alike.
A taste of activities : so come on, what are you waiting for, come & join in the fun!
Xmas Party, Winter talks, Pop up Suppers (Seafood, Italian, Greek, Arabian etc),Quiz Evenings, BBQ, Picnics, BYO Plate night
If you are interested in getting involved contact socialsecretary@slaughdensailingclub.co.uk
