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 SUPs, 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!
Slaughden Sailing club in Aldeburgh will be inviting the local community and surrounding areas to come down to meet our members and have a look around our Clubhouse in 2024 date to be published. Light refreshments will be available for sale from our Galley
To find our more or book your place call Dawn on 07715 953149 or email
clubcoordinator@slaughdensailingclub.co.uk
Canoes, Kayaks and Paddle Boards (TO BE REVIEWED HELEN/DAWN 2024)
Slaughden Sailing Club offers membership to those with their OWN Kayak’s, Canoes, and Paddle Boards (SUP’s) Temporary membership on a weekly basis can also be arranged. Members can store their equipment safely at the club and have use of club facilities. Please note: Club Kayaks are for the use of FULL MEMBERS ONLY. For more information please contact the
Canoe Representative.
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
For those that do not 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
Slaughden Sailing Club have an lively race programme throughout the year including New Year’s day ! To prove it follow the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67ghRoixCvc . Most are handicap races although pursuit races are also arranged. Club racing is on weekends and Thursday evening, with inter-club racing on a Wednesday evening. For more information please contact Vice Commodore Dinghies
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
