Felpham Sailing Club offers a wide variety of opportunities for members to participate in sailing throughout the year. Between March and October, the club organises regular racing sessions on Sundays and Wednesdays, allowing sailors to compete for a range of trophies and awards.
Thursday evenings are dedicated to Social Sailing and Top Tips sessions. These evenings are open to all members, including Social members, and provide a welcoming environment for improving sailing skills. The sessions offer helpful advice and support, making them both informative and enjoyable.
Fridays are set aside for Cadet Night, which focuses on skill development for younger sailors. More experienced cadets also have the chance to participate in racing during these sessions.
On Saturdays, members can take part in informal sailing activities such as Cake and Sail and Discover Sailing. These sessions are perfect for those new to the sport, offering a friendly introduction to sailing. Saturdays also provide opportunities to enhance both sailing and powerboat driving skills, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the water safely and have fun.
Racing
Throughout the year, Felpham Sailing Club hosts general handicap and class racing for both fast and slow fleets, in addition to special trophy events. Races are open to sailors of all skill levels and are managed using Average Lap Timing (AVLT) by a dedicated Duty Team.
Sunday races are held from March to October, with start times adjusted to suit tidal conditions.
Wednesday races take place from May to September, starting at 19:00. The Twilight Series runs during September.
Members can participate in RYA Start Racing and Race Coaching sessions to further their skills.
For those wishing to develop their racing technique, Monday evenings in June and July are dedicated to Race Training and Sprint Racing.
Felpham Sailing Club is recognised as an accredited RYA Training Centre and provides both bespoke and group training courses for sailors at all levels.
Social Sailing
Social Sailing/Top Tips sessions are held on Thursday evenings from April to August. These sessions ensure that sailors can continue to enjoy the sport in a safe and pleasant environment, with skill development supported through a progressive curriculum. All members, including social members, are encouraged to join. The club offers boat hire, and shore-based activities are available if the weather is unsuitable for sailing.
Development Saturdays are aimed at those who are new to sailing or interested in trying it for the first time. Sessions such as Cake and Sail and Discover Sailing offer a relaxed introduction to the sport. Individual sessions can also be arranged with the Club by agreement.
Saturdays are designed to encourage skill development and enjoyment of sailing. Experienced sailors are available to support newcomers and those returning to the sport. There are also opportunities to develop powerboat driving skills in a secure setting.
For more information please see the Social Sailing page.
Cadets
The club has many cadet members ranging from 8 to 18. There are many opportunities to enable young people to enjoy sailing.
Further details can be found on the cadet page.
Boat Hire
All members are eligible to hire club boats. For further information, please visit the Boat Hire page.
Championships
Felpham Sailing Club has hosted multiple national championships and open events for several dinghy classes and youth categories. To book the sea venue for events, please contact the club directly.
