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…
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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 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 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 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 To book a club sailing dinghy please contact Nick White on WhatsApp. 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. Wayfarer The Wayfarer…
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…
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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…