FELPHAM is a friendly, family orientated club, run by the members, for the members. Established over 49 years ago, we provide excellent dinghy racing and a lively social scene.
SAILING
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The sea is easily accessible from the dinghy park by two gently sloping
slipways. The beach is sand except at the very top of high tide. Launching is
available at all states of the tide. Dinghy berths are usually available for all
sizes of craft and we have a small fleet of Toppers for member’s use.
With no tall buildings or cliffs in the area winds are generally fair and true. Tidal flow in the sailing area is very simple and safe. |
RACING
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Racing for all types of mono hull dinghies from the latest asymmetric flyers to Mirrors takes place every Sunday from late March to the end of October; with races in the morning and afternoon. Saturday racing starts in May and runs until the end of September. Wednesday evening racing takes place from May to August and turnouts of 20 plus are common The club promotes general handicap and class racing with fast and slow fleets and individual trophy events. All skill levels are catered for from expert to beginner and coaching courses are arranged at least once a year. |
CHAMPIONSHIPS
| The club hosts a major dinghy championship every 2 years, with facilities that allow for fleets 100+ boats. We have an enviable reputation and many of the countries’ top sailors have enjoyed their time sailing with us. |
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SOCIAL
The clubhouse has a spacious lounge and bar area that are used for the various social activities. These include Pool, Jazz and Real Ale nights, barbecues and theme evenings.
A comfortable bar area is well stocked with a wide range of drinks including real ale.
The canteen, which is a volunteer operation, offers hot meals, snacks and breakfasts all day Sunday and hot meals after racing on Wednesday nights.
There is a superb view of the sea and sailing area from the upstairs lounge
RYA REGISTERED TEACHING CENTRE
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The Club recently became an accredited RYA Teaching Centre and offers RYA Courses for dinghy sailing and power boating for children over the age of 10 years and adults. |
| Family Week at the beginning of the summer holidays, mainly aimed at the young, with sail training for all levels of ability and dinghy racing for the Cadet Cup. The emphasis for the week is on having fun on and off the water, with a full social programme |
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