Southampton Sailing Club

A slightly late post from our recent Recreational Sailing session last week... but with the weather we had, we were too busy making the most of it! ☀️⛵

It was a very hot evening for sailing, and great to see members out on the water enjoying the sunshine, building confidence, brushing off the cobwebs, and simply having a relaxed sail in good company.

Our Recreational Sailing sessions are all about getting our members afloat in a welcoming and supportive environment, with opportunities for a range of experience levels.

Thanks to everyone who came along, and enjoy a few photos from the evening! 📸

If you'd like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you. Membership is available.

Another great day on the water for Race 2 of Southampton Sailing Club’s Summer Series! ⛵☀️

With some fantastic sailing, close competition, and plenty of action out on local waters, it was brilliant to see another good turnout for the series.

A huge thank you to the members who took part, helped run the race, and supported from shore.

Whether you're an experienced racer or looking to build confidence and get more involved, our racing programme is open to all members and aims to be as welcoming and inclusive as possible.

Enjoy a few photos from the day! 📸

Interested in joining us? Membership is available, get in touch to find out more.

Our first race of the season took place this weekend, and it was fantastic to see boats back out racing together once again! ⛵

This year, we’ve brought racing back to local waters around Southampton Sailing Club, which meant some brilliant views from the clubhouse. With the finish line near the club, we were even able to check boats across the line directly from the conservatory.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, helped organise the race, and supported from shore.

If you’re looking to get involved in future races, reach out regarding membership and come join us on the water!

Get ready to set sail!

This season, Southampton Sailing Club’s race series is launching with a fresh, inclusive approach.

Whether you're confident or just starting out, there’s a spot for you.
If you don’t yet hold formal qualifications, we will endeavor to pair you with someone who does.

It’s members-only, so if you aren’t yet a member, now’s the time. Membership is available.

Full details on our racing programme can be found here:
https://www.southamptonsailingclub.com/page/racing

Our race schedule can be found here:
https://www.southamptonsailingclub.com/event/ssc-races

Let’s make this season one to remember—see you on the water! ⚓⛵🌊

Thanks to everyone who came to the Start of Season Social!
We had a great evening with fish & chips, and some fun at the crab drive 🦀

It was fantastic to see the clubhouse busy again and members catching up ahead of the sailing season ⛵

We’ve got plenty more socials planned throughout the year, including summer barbecues, skittles nights, sailing events, and more 🎳☀️

Keep an eye on our events page for what’s coming up next. Various membership options are available if you’d like to get involved.

Join us and make this season one to remember! ⚓

⛵ Southampton Sailing Club – 2026 Open Day

Come and join us on the water this summer.

📅 Saturday 20th June
🕛 12:00 – 16:00

Whether you’ve sailed before or never stepped on a boat, everyone is welcome.

What’s on:
Taster sails
Tours of the clubhouse and facilities
RIB rides out to our moorings
BBQ

It’s a great chance to get on the water, meet members, and see what the club is all about.

We offer a range of membership options, including both sailing and social memberships.

📩 Booking recommended so we can plan numbers:
[email protected]

or text John – 07427 070707

🔔 Any last-minute updates will be posted here:
https://www.southamptonsailingclub.com/event/ssc-open-day-2026

📍 Victoria Rd, Southampton SO19 9EF

⛵️ Southampton Sailing Club – 2026 Events Are Live! ⛵️

We’re excited to share our full 2026 events calendar, packed with sailing, socials, and club activities for members to enjoy.

👉 View all events here:
https://www.southamptonsailingclub.com/events

Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up this year:

🌊 Daysails
Planned destinations throughout the season, with tides in mind. Highlights include our joint dinghy and cruiser rally to Island Harbour (11–12 July), plus trips to places like Calshot and Eling.

⛵ Rec Sails
Eight relaxed evening sessions from May to August. A great way to get out on the water midweek and build confidence.

🚤 Cruiser Rallies
Four rallies planned to Yarmouth, Island Harbour, Bembridge, and Bucklers Hard.

🏁 Racing
Summer and Autumn race series are now scheduled, with a mix of weekday and weekend races to suit everyone.

🎉 Social Events
We’ve got 8 socials lined up, including:
• Start of season Crab Drive & Fish and Chips
• Two summer BBQs
• Skittles night in September
• Christmas quiz & buffet

If you’ve got any questions or interested in membership, just drop us a message.

[email protected]

See you on the water! 🌊

🎄⛵ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Southampton Sailing Club ⛵🎄

As the year comes to a close, we’d like to wish all our members, followers, and the wider community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you for being part of our sailing community.

We look forward to fair winds and plenty of time on the water in the year ahead 💙⚓⛵️

As we have just had our Members Christmas social, instead of an entrance fee, we instead asked attendees to bring items to donate, and we’re pleased to say these have now been passed on to Hound Basics Food Bank in Netley.

They do fantastic work supporting people in our community and are such a worthy cause. Thank you to everyone who donated so generously.

A huge thank you to the members who joined us for our Christmas Social night — it was a great evening all round.
The American buffet was thoroughly enjoyed (with some particularly delicious food!), and the quiz was a lot of fun.
Thanks to the team who has made the event possible.

Don’t forget, we are open for new members. We’re currently working on both our social and sailing calendar of events for 2026. ⛵️⚓️