Snettisham Beach Sailing Club

History, heritage, and a unique location

Uniqueon the Norfolk Coast in that 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.

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. 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 2023 these include events for Streakers and Toppers, and an open Summer Regatta, plus two days of North West Norfolk Week (www.norfolkweek.co.uk) of which 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 Weeks for beginners through to experienced sea sailors have always been very popular with our junior members. Bookings are now open for our two cadet weeks in 2023, however, due to demand, places are only open to club members. Still time to join if you want to book a place!

• 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 14 May 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.