Established in 1931, Gurnard Sailing Club is the Island’s premier Dinghy Club with around 600 members. We offer high quality dinghy racing in Gurnard Bay and the Western Solent.
Opening times
The club house is open from 0900-1400 on a Sunday and 1800-2100 on a Wednesday during the sailing season. It is also open at other times when a sailing event is scheduled.
Sailing
Club racing
The club’s focus is dinghy racing. This takes place on Sunday mornings (March-December) and Wednesday evenings (May-September). Racing is organised into a number of class or handicap fleets. Racing starts at 1030 on a Sunday and 1830 (or slightly earlier when the nights draw in) on a Wednesday. Racing is competitive but sailors of all abilities are warmly welcome and actively encouraged to join in. If you are new to dinghy racing, please speak to any club officer or more experienced club racer and they will be pleased to show you the ropes.
Training
The club is a RYA recognised training centre. Training for cadet members (aged 16 and under) is offered on Thursday and Friday evenings from May to July. Cadets train on a Thursday evening at RYA levels 2, 3, 4 and start racing while more experienced cadets undertake advanced courses on Friday nights. Many of our older cadets assist with these sessions.
We were delighted to receive the RYA British Youth Sailing Recognised Club Status in 2020.
Contact Info
Address:
29 Shore Rd, Cowes PO31 8LD, United Kingdom
Phone: 44 1983 295169
Email: admin@gurnardsc.org.uk
Website: www.gurnardsc.org.uk
