A private sailing club · founded 1912
Since 1912.
A small club on the harbour wall, with a fleet of wooden dinghies, a lawn that runs down to the water and a bar that has heard every excuse for a lost race.
The season
Fixtures for the year.
- Opening RegattaAll classes, followed by lunch on the lawn3 May
- The Lighthouse RaceTwelve miles round the point and back14 Jun
- Junior WeekLessons, races and a picnic for members under sixteen21 Jul
- The Harbour BallBlack tie in the clubhouse, music on the terrace23 Aug
- Laying Up SupperThe end of the season, the start of the stories4 Oct
The club
Wooden boats, a lawn and a long table.
Twenty-four dinghies built by the same yard since 1931, a clubhouse with a fire for the cold evenings, and a kitchen known for its fish on Fridays.
- 24dinghies
- 380members
- 114seasons
Joining
How to join.
- 01
An introduction
Two members put your name forward.
- 02
A sail
An afternoon on the water with the commodore.
- 03
A welcome
Your burgee, your locker and a seat at the long table.
The committee
Who keeps the club.
- Edward LyleCommodore
- Margaret OseiVice commodore
- Henry AshHarbour master
- Clara VanceSecretary
Members
Overheard at the bar.
I learned to sail here at eight. Now my daughter beats me round the point.
Charles W.Member since 1979
The Laying Up Supper is the best night of the year.
Philippa D.Member since 2004
Nobody asks what you do. They ask which boat you sail.
Tom H.Member since 2021
Membership
Joining the club.
- How do I become a member?
- Write to the secretary. Two members introduce you, and you join us for a season as a guest first.
- Do I need to own a boat?
- No. Members sail the club fleet, booked on the board in the hall.
- Is there a dress code?
- Deck shoes on the boats, a jacket at the Ball. In between, as you like.
Fair winds, and welcome.
Write to the secretary for an invitation to an open evening in April.
secretary@harbourclub.example
Enquire