Free Open Day at Shoreham Sailing Club - taster sails, boat displays and membership options. Real sea sailing on the Sussex coast.
Shoreham Sailing Club Open Day - Saturday 9 May 2026, 15:30-18:30** 223 Harbour Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5HZ | Free entry - all welcome**
Real Sea Sailing - on your doorstep
Shoreham Sailing Club is one of the South Coast's most distinctive sailing clubs - because we sail on the seaNot a lakeNot a reservoirWe launch from our slipway into the sheltered waters of the River Adur and from there straight out into the English Channel and along the beautiful Sussex coastline
We're based at Soldiers Point on Shoreham Beach, just 15 minutes west of Brighton and an hour from London by trainOn Saturday 9 May we're throwing open our doors for our annual Open Day - and we'd love you to come and see what we're about
What's on;
Whether you've never set foot on a boat or you're a seasoned sailor looking for a new home, there's something for you on the day
Taster Sails - weather permitting, get out on the water for a short sail in the harbourThere's no better way to experience what SSC is about than feeling the sea breeze for the first timeFree, and no experience needed
Boat Displays - a wide range of club boats on show in the dinghy park, from family dinghies to single-handers and catamaransOwners on hand to chat about their boats
Improvers and Youth Info- find out how our friendly Improvers programme takes complete beginners from their first taster session to independent sailors, and learn about our brand new Youth Club for young sailors aged 10-18
Clubhouse and Refreshments - tea, coffee and cake in our welcoming clubhouse, with a licensed bar and stunning waterfront viewsCome and soak up the atmosphere
Membership Desk - ready to answer all your questions about joining, with no pressure and plenty of time to chat
A club for everyone - you don't have to sail
SSC isn't just for sailorsAssociate (social) membership starts from just £55/year and gives you access to the clubhouse, our vibrant social calendar, and our affiliate partners:
- Nomadic Sauna - sauna sessions at SSC- Yoga at Shoreham SC - regular yoga classes at the club- Pilates at Shoreham SC - pilates in the clubhouse- KRPT Personal Training - personal training sessions on site.---
Membership options
There's a membership type for everyone at SSC - from full sailing membership for individuals, couples and families, through to affordable options for young people, students and cadetsIf sailing isn't for you, our Associate (social) membership lets you be part of the club community without ever setting foot on a boatFull details and fees at shorehamsailing.org/membership/membership
SSC Youth Club - new for 2026
Our brand new Youth Club launches this spring, with Thursday evening social sessions from April to SeptemberTable tennis, table football, sailing activities, BBQs and more - a social home at the club for young sailors aged 10-18Find out more on the day or at shorehamsailing.org/ssc-youth-club
RYA Affiliated | Registered Charity | Run by members, for members
SSC is an RYA Affiliated Club - a mark of quality, safety and structured pathways for sailors of all abilitiesWe're a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Charity No1186853), run entirely by volunteers for the benefit of our members and the wider community
Come and find us;
223 Harbour Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5HZ Saturday 9 May 2026 | 15:30-18:30 shorehamsailing.org Free entry - no booking required
We look forward to welcoming you
Category: Food / Drink
Artists / Speakers: Soldiers Point, Keith McCormack
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The Gather Inn
On the Brighton and Hove seafront, The Gather Inn is a fun place to eat, drink and stay. Overlooking the Hove Lagoon, it is just 3.2 km from the city centre.
Adastral Hotel
Adastral Hotel is an elegant Victorian villa with AA 4-star status, perfectly situated just 200 metres from Hove seafront. Hove town centre is a 10-minute walk away. The comfortable rooms all feature a TV, hospitality tray and en suite facilities.
My Number Twelve
Situated in Lancing in the West Sussex Region, this holiday home is 12 km from Brighton & Hove. The unit is 44 km from Eastbourne. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
Best Western Princes Marine
Situated on Brighton Seafront, Best Western Princes Marine Hotel has a traditional restaurant and views across the English Channel. There is free parking, free fibre optic WiFi and a 24-hour front desk..
The New Sussex Hotel
Just off the seafront in Lancing, The New Sussex Hotel offers en suite accommodation alongside a pub, restaurant and beer garden. Elegantly styled rooms have free Wi-Fi, and the menu features a range of British favourites and local ales..
New Church Road
Set 2.2 km from Churchill Square Shopping Centre and 2.4 km from Victoria Gardens, New Church Road offers accommodation in Brighton & Hove.
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