Dinghy Sailing
Suffolk is home to one of the most picturesque stretches of navigable water in the UK and here in Waldringfield on the river Deben we are in the centre of it and get to sail in an area of outstanding natural beauty. If you want to have fun on the water, try your hand at sailing. There are not many better places to enjoy the beauty of your surroundings whilst being powered by nature!
Waldringfield Sailing Club provides a go sailing programme for adults and the sessions are ideal for anyone over 18 looking to develop their sailing skills and gain the confidence to get involved in other club activities such as dinghy cruises or club racing.
This year there are thirteen sessions on Saturday mornings between April and October. The dates are below and are published in the club’s programme.
The sessions start from 0945hrs until around midday. Safety boat cover is provided during the session. There is no cost, and it is open to club members. Non-members are also welcome to attend a few sessions before joining the club, to see if they like sailing here (who wouldn’t!)
The club has a selection of club boats which will be used for the go sailing sessions.
Our fleet includes Wayfarers, Hartley 15’s and a Laser Bahia. We may also have the use of keelboats with their owners acting as instructors. You can also bring your own boat to the sessions if you want (please ensure you have insurance and your vessel is seaworthy).
The sailing club has an active social scene and why not enjoy the galley, which will be open afterwards for coffee, tea, delicious cakes, and an excellent selection of rolls after your sailing session.
For further information please click on the following links to explore the key aspects of the go sailing programme:
- Who are the sessions for?
- What are the potential benefits of the Go Sailing sessions?
- What is typically covered during the Go Sailing sessions?
- Testimonials and photos
Contact:
Oriel O’Loughlin is organising and she can be contacted at . If you would like a place in the club boats, or ask any questions, you will need to email by the preceding Monday. If you have your own boat, you also need to book and then be ready to sail at 09.45hrs
Dates:
- GS1 – Saturday 18th April 2026
- GS2 – Saturday 2nd May 2026
- GS3 – Saturday 16th May 2026
- GS4 – Saturday 30th May 2026
- GS5 – Saturday 13th June 2026
- GS6 – Saturday 27th June 2026
- GS7 – Saturday 11th July 2026
- GS8 – Saturday 25th July 2026
- GS9 – Saturday 15th August 2026
- GS10 – Saturday 29th August 2026
- GS11 – Saturday 12th September 2026
- GS12 – Saturday 26th September 2026
- GS13 – Saturday 10th October 2026
Yacht Sailing
Waldringfield is a popular part of the river Deben to keep a yacht. Sailing Club members take part in a number of cruises throughout the year and are always pleased to hear from like-minded people.
To find out more, contact Harry Pynn at
