Cruiser Sailing

Cruiser Sailing Wivenhoe Sailing Club is located in some of the finest cruising grounds in the country. The East Coast is often overlooked as a sailing destination, but with scenic rivers, ample marinas / anchorages, and a wide range of hidden gems to discover, the reputation is rapidly growing. Whether you are looking to explore…

Lifting Section

  Lifting Section The Lifting Section are a highly skilled voluntary workforce and can lift boats up to 5 Tonnes and 9.5 metres. Lifts are undertaken under the supervision of the owner and only when the owner is present. Owners are expected to assist on one other session in addition to their lift-out. The space…

Data Privacy Policy

Data Privacy Policy 1. About this Policy This policy explains when and why we collect personal information about our members and instructors, how we use it and how we keep it secure and your rights in relation to it. We may collect, use and store your personal data, as described in this Data Processing Policy…

WODs

The Wivenhoe One Design The Wivenhoe One Design is the class dinghy of Wivenhoe Sailing Club. From the turn of the century numerous One Design Classes of boat were designed and the Wivenhoe One Design is one of these. All boats were built to a common design and so the performance each boat was very…

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 2025 is the Centenary of the Club’s formation, and we will be celebrating in style on 28th June.  All members and friends welcome to join us 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…

Sailing Dinghies

Sailing Dinghies To book a club sailing dinghy please contact Nick White on WhatsApp or telephone 07740 585850. Topaz The Topaz is a versatile dinghy suitable for both single handed or two person use. Fairly indestructible, the dinghy can be rigged with or without a jib. Click here to view a Topaz brochure.      …