The Winter Series starts on Sunday 14th October, free for members. First race start 10.30.
Series open to visitors with entry fees from £40 including boat storage. Contact us for more information [ committee (at) ardleighsc.co.uk ]

We have now confirmed our plans for training for the summer and propose sessions for beginners on the weeks starting July 23rd and July 30th.

Sessions will start at 11am, will last until about 4pm, and will go on over 5 days from Monday to Friday. Fees are £125 for members and £175 for non members for the whole 5 sessions, and must be paid in full when booking.

Places are limited, so please make sure to book well in advance. Contact us here .

Helpful Instructions and Guidance for Safety Boat Helm and Crew written by members for members can be found at http://asc.memberlodge.com/Reminders-for-Safety-Boat-Helm .  Please take time to familiarise yourself with these if you have a duty coming up.

The original event in March had to be cancelled due to snow and ice, but finally on 21^st April 21 club members and guests enjoyed an excellent Thai take away from Simply Thai of Manningtree as well as live music from three of our members, Fergus O Sullivan, Rob Turvil and Ben Constable.  Even the weather was pleasant.

I would like to thank all those who turned up and helped lay the tables, serve and wash up.  Your efforts made this a memorable evening for everyone, including the organisers!

We hope to have other similar events later in the year, whilst the weather is still good.  If you have any suggestions, please pass them on to me via the committee@ardleighsc.co.uk  or using our website.

But most importantly please come and support your club, more people are always welcome.

The 9th Colchester Scout Group, which has a fleet of 14 boats at Ardleigh reservoir, is urgently looking for a sailing instructor with an RYA permit who would be able to oversee sailing training.  The group is willing to support the right candidate in obtaining the necessary qualifications. Volunteers would need to be vetted by DBS and do some online safeguarding training.

Please contact Yvette Wetton if you feel you could help in this matter or know of someone who might be able to help. Thanks!

Ardleigh Sailing Club New Members Day 2018 takes place on Sunday the 6th of May between 11:00am and 4:00pm at the same time as Family and Social Sailing.

If you are not a member but are interested in finding more about what the club has to offer, then please do come along to have a look, chat to members and if you fancy, have a trial sail. If you are a member but don't often sail, this is a great time to socialise and sail in the company of others.

If you are a member who sails regularly, the committee asks that you consider bringing a friend or relative to have a go and/or make yourself available to take others on the water.

The club boats will be available for members to use.

There will be a one-off joining discount for new members.
Hot and cold refreshments will be on offer throughout the day.

Being the first Sunday of May, its also Family and Social Sailing which will also run between 10:30 and 4:00.

This is a family-friendly event that take place on the first Sunday from May to October. See the Club Calendar for full details.

The atmosphere is relaxed enough for you to do what you want providing you stay in sight of the rescue boat if you want to be eligible for rescue. These sessions are great for informal coaching be it parents teaching their kids or adults crewing and helming on each others' boats. Boat swaps have also been known!

The Safety boat is out, various club boats are available for use and hopefully a few of the 'older hands' are available to help you with any nautical conundrums!!

The safety boat helm normally organises an easy course for beginners to negotiate.

Many families arrive in time to picnic and chat as well as getting on the water for some fun.

Let's hope for fair winds, a little sunshine and a good turn out for New Members Day and Family and Social Sailing!

A Rescue Boat Training Session has been arranged for Sunday 8th April 2018  11.00 am – 3:00 pm. This training is free of charge to all club members and will cover "how to recover a capsized dinghy and tow it back to shore", together with basic powerboat handling techniques.
 
To register, please contact treasurer@ardleighsc.co.uk

Ardleigh Sailing Club, will be hosting the RC Laser South East Area Championship and National TT this year – so come along on Saturday the 14th of October and watch, or even  have a go yourself!

Briefing at 10:15am  first race 10:30 last race start before 3pm.   Entry fee  - £5.00.

Tea, coffee ,snacks and burgers or similar , will be available for lunch.

There will be some boats available to have a go with for club members and visitors and the National Champion who is coming along will offer tips and advice on boat setting up and technical advice. Beginners are welcome with plenty of support to make a great day out.

Stop Press! New members who join on or after the 31st of August 2017 up until the end of February 2018 do not have to renew their membership until the 1st of March 2019! This is a fantastic offer that should not be missed! For all membership information see the Membership Section.

Ardleigh Sailing Club Open Day!

Ardleigh Sailing Club is having a late-summer Open Day on Sunday the 3rd of September between 12:00am and 5:00pm. If you are not a member but are interested in finding more about what the club has to offer, then please do come along to have a look, chat to members and if you fancy, have a trial sail, numbers and weather permitting. If you are a member but don't often sail, this is a great time to socialise and sail in the company of others.

If you are a member who sails regularly, please consider bringing a friend or relative to have a go and/or make yourself available to take others on the water.

The club boats will be available for members to use free-of-charge although time may be limited depending in demand.

There will be a one-off joining discount for new members.
Hot and cold refreshments will be on offer throughout the day.
Let's hope for fair winds, a little sunshine and a good turn out!