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

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. 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 our Training Centre Principal Ken Barneston

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

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 our Rear Commodore Cruising

Racing

Inter-club racing is on a Wednesday evening. For more information please contact Rear 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, Suppers,Quiz Evenings, BBQ, Picnics, BYO Plate night

If you are interested in getting involved contact socialsecretary@slaughdensailingclub.co.uk