Why not get into a sailing dinghy and have fun on the water. We are privileged to sail in an area of outstanding natural beauty and there is no better way to experience the River Deben than to be on it!
The Adult Go Sailing sessions at Waldringfield Sailing Club (WSC) are a series of informal taster sessions aimed at anyone over 18 who is interested in learning to sail or those returning to sailing following an absence from the sport.
We encourage anyone to have a go and see if it is for you, with no pressure if it is not. Come and have fun, learn something new or relearn some old skills and challenge yourself. You should be comfortable being on the water and able to swim.
The sessions are ideal to develop your sailing skills and gain the confidence to get involved in other club activities such as dinghy cruises or club racing. There are a number of club members who came through the Go Sailing route and it is a fantastic opportunity to see what the club is all about.
The sessions are run by experienced volunteers who will aim to make the sessions safe, fun and where appropriate provide coaching and support with an aim of developing and improving your sailing techniques and abilities.
Once off the water feel free to enjoy the galley where we serve delicious rolls, cakes and hot drinks and an ideal place to continue your conversations whilst overlooking the beautiful River Deben.
There is no cost, and the sessions are open to WSC members and non-members. Non-members are welcome to attend a few of the sessions before joining the club, to see if they like sailing here. If you get hooked there are numerous opportunities for you to pursue or alternatively, if sailing is not for you many have continued to be a part of the club and enjoyed the social scene and friendships they have made.
What should I bring? Sailors must bring suitable clothing and footwear. If needed we have some buoyancy aids, which can be borrowed. It is always a good idea to bring spare clothing and a towel, just in case!
Go Sailing sessions are popular and whilst we try and accommodate everyone who has registered an interest available space will be allocated to members in the first instance.
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