marconi sailing club
Marconi Sailing Club is open for anyone to join, subject to the normal
formalities. The club site is a green field of some 10 acres, with ample boat
storage space, parking and a wide launching ramp accessible at all states of
tide. Our two storey club house boasts hot showers, a cosy bar, professionally
catered galley, as well as the usual facilities you would expect to find at a
sailing club. Sailing Waters The club sails in the wide tidal estuary of the
River Blackwater, with launching and sailing possible at any state of the tide.
The River is ideal for exploring the islands of Osea and Northey and trips can
be made to Bradwell and Maldon. Beyond Bradwell the North Sea beckons our more
intrepid sailors. Racing The club has a diverse sailing calendar which runs from
mid March to the end of October. There are traditionally two races on a Sunday,
one starting at 11am and the other at around 2pm. On Sundays there are separate
starts for different fleets, usually two catamaran fleets and three dinghy
fleets. During these times our support boats will be on the water manned by club
volunteers . If you don’t want to race then feel free to explore the River
Blackwater and cruise. There are number of other events planned throughout the
year including Dinghy Cruises to destinations near and far, Friday night sailing
and a Wednesday evening pursuit race along with a range of other events. Check
out or sailing programme for more information. Classes Sailed Sailors at Marconi
sail a range of classes including Tornado, F18, Sprint 15 and Spitfire
Catamarans. For those with only one hull there are Solos, Toppers, Picos,
Lasers, Larks, Wayfarers, Wanderers and many more. Cruiser Section Our cruiser
section if almost full due to the excellent mooring and storage facilities
available at reasonable prices. The club can only achieve this by the ‘Self
Help’ philosophy that we engineer. Membership If you would like to know more
about us or wish to join Marconi Sailing Club then send us an email to
info@marconi-sc.org.uk or contact our Membership Secretary.
