Snettisham Beach Sailing Club

Unique on the Norfolk Coast because it has both an inland lake and open sea available, Snettisham Beach SC is a busy, friendly West Norfolk club with a great history, an unrivalled reputation for running top events and training, all on an exciting tidal stretch of The Wash.

The club is one of the leading watersports clubs on the East Coast, with family-friendly, multi-level dinghy fleets, wind and kite surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and a busy social club. We also have a radio controlled model yacht section for 2021! We are home to multiple National and European class champions and we run organised social sailing activities alongside a friendly but competitive racing programme. For racing the location is always exciting, with every day bringing new conditions from wind and tide.

The club boasts excellent facilities including a concrete launching ramp, adjacent dinghy and car park, plus a large bar and galley and spacious changing rooms (when regulations allow!). • Our west-facing terrace overlooks a beautiful sandy beach – enjoy spectacular evening sunsets as you sit on the veranda with a drink or a meal. • With events throughout the season, racing every weekend and bank holiday from March to October – plus social events throughout the year – we welcome visiting watersports enthusiasts and their families. Please check our calendar for details. • The club hosts a number of Open Meetings throughout the year. In 2021 these include events for Dart 18, RS 2000 and Streakers, plus the final weekend of North West Norfolk Week (www.norfolkweek.co.uk) – SBSC was a founding member. • The junior fleet enjoys its own programme of racing on the lake at weekends and a Wednesday Evening Club, plus sea racing for the more competent sailors. Our Cadet Week has always been very popular. In 2020 we ran two smaller cadet weeks so that we could comply with Covid restrictions whilst still meeting the needs of our junior members. Bookings are now open for our two cadet weeks in 2021, however, due to demand, places are only open to club members. Still time to join if you want to book a place! Find out more at www.snetbeach.co.uk

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SBSC has a dedicated RYA Recognised Training Centre which runs courses for adults and children throughout the season, from April to October. Sailing is a fantastic sport and a great way to relax and unwind with friends and family, so why not make the most of your summer in England and book a course, or arrange some private tuition at a time to suit you? All our courses are bookable on our website www.snetbeach.co.uk or, if you’d like to know more, please email courses.sbsc@gmail.com.

On Sunday 4 July we are running a free club open day which is a great opportunity to visit the club, see our facilities, have a go on the water and make the most of some special offers on courses and membership. Snettisham Beach Sailing Club, Snettisham Beach, Kings Lynn PE31 7RB 01485 542647 secretary.snett@gmail.com www.snetbeach.co.uk TheCoastalGuide 2021 87