Visiting Yachts

Visiting Yachts Wivenhoe Sailing Club is located on the north bank of the River Colne some four miles upstream from Brightlingsea. There are visitor pontoons at the club and visiting yachts may stay on the inner side of the pontoons for up to 48 hours. The outer side of the pontoons is shared with the…

Viking

Viking Viking is a 20ft motor launch with diesel inboard engine owned by the club. Viking is available for members to use, but club use, (mainly Cruiser Lifting days and Cadet sessions) has priority. Richard Mosek and Peter Goldsmith have volunteered to administer its use and maintenance. Viking has a maximum carrying capacity of 12…

History

History In the 1700’s, well before the formation of the Club, Wivenhoe’s fishermen and seafarers were already racing smacks on the River Colne competing for prizes given by the local gentry. Wivenhoe Sailing Club was established in 1925 by a small group of like-minded local businessmen and sailors, regularly meeting on the first floor of…

The Club

The Club Wivenhoe is a popular location for dinghy sailing, as well as yacht cruising. The River Colne provides ideal access for continental trips and to local East Coast estuaries which offer both marina facilities and quiet anchorages. Dinghy racing takes place on Sundays between April and December with Social Sailing on Saturdays in summer.…

Sailing Dinghies

Sailing Dinghies To book a club sailing dinghy please contact Nick White telephone 07740 585850 or email Boat Bookings. Topaz The Topaz is a versatile dinghy suitable for both single handed or two person use. A couple of these are rigged for competitive racing, but all are great fun. Click here to view a Topaz…

Membership

Membership Interests within Wivenhoe Sailing Club are varied – dinghy racing, cruiser racing, cruising, canoeing, rowing and just messing about in boats. Wivenhoe Sailing Club welcomes applications for membership from everyone with a genuine interest in sailing and the sea or those who just like being near or on the water. You do not have…

Full Calendar

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Contact

Contact Use this form to get in touch with the Club with membership enquires or for general information. We are pleased to talk to those enquiring about the Club facilities, prospective new members and others with an interest in the Club. Members can also use this form to enquire about booking a club boat, booking…