5 Great Reasons to Join Us

Fabulous Sailing 
Situated on the River Orwell one mile up from the Felixstowe port in the 24 hour access SYH marina providing excellent to all the East Coast, Thames Estuary and near Continent. Locally this includes the Rivers Stour, Deben, Ore and Auld and the stunning Walton Backwaters. The whole area is steeped in sailing/boating history.

Active Cruising
With cruises organised on a regular basis spreading over weekends and longer the cruising section really does make the most of our location with trips down to the River Blackwater, and up to Lowestoft with all locations in between on the list.  We  provide enjoyable cruising in company for our members with the opportunity to meet and socialise ashore.

Busy Racing Calendar
Full program of club events for both IRC registered racing boats, locally handicapped cruisers and a one designs fleet of Squibs. Club members also compete in the Haven Series, EAORA and other East Coast events. We have also enjoyed success at regattas such as Cowes Week, Cork Week and other RORC events.

Vibrant Social
The Lightship is the hub of our full and well supported social program providing a unique atmosphere in the bar and our function room. Talks, dinner dance, club suppers and fund raising for the RNLI form just a small example of what we organise during the winter months.

Location Location Location
Based in Suffolk Yacht Harbour with its excellent road links, you have all the facilities you would expect from a modern marina complex with all tide access and ample parking close to your boat. There are also Sailmakers, Riggers, Electronic and Marine Engineers on site plus a well stocked Chandlery.

The East Coast Club of Choice
Choice to do as little or as much as you want with our unrivalled range of activities and social events, we firmly believe  we are the the Club of choice and we warmly welcome new members Membership Application Form 2024.pdf 

Last updated 15:47 on 7 February 2024