Ardleigh Sailing Club

Ardleigh Sailing Club Inland dinghy sailing club, based in Ardleigh, a couple of miles to the north of Colchester, Essex. The OK, Solo and Optimist opens are particularly popular.

Ardleigh Sailing Club is a thriving and friendly club situated just outside Colchester, Essex and close to the Suffolk border. The 136 acres of peaceful and secluded water provide an excellent resource for racing, training or, most importantly, just pottering about. There are many facilities for family sailors, racers as well as those who just like to relax and socialise. An abundance of wild life

is attracted to the water due its protected location. The clubhouse includes wet and dry lounges, a galley where we can prepare simple meals, and recently refurbished changing rooms. The clubhouse and boat berths are conveniently close to the water and there are two concrete slipways for easy launching. Racing - competitive racing occurs all year round amongst the many different types of dinghies sailed at the club. Sunday morning and Wednesday evening series are our main events during the Sailing season. In the winter months, the 'Winter' and 'Frostbite' series see a large influx of visiting boats to take advantage of excellent and closely contended racing. During the season a number of Open meetings are held for various classes, drawing in competitors from all over the country. Sailing - there is usually plenty of opportunity on the warmer afternoons for those only wishing to cruise around and hone their skills. Safety boats are usually on the water after lunch on days with pre-arranged events. Access to the water for members is provided at all times of the week. Members are responsible for their own safety arrangements. Training - is given a high priority at Ardleigh. The water is perfectly suited for beginners and improvers, with its easy launching facilities and challenging winds. With an emphasis on safety, the club has three support boats and a number of trained instructors amongst the committee. Courses are run throughout the summer for members only. Ardleigh is affiliated to the RYA and liaises closely on all aspects of sailing. Why not become an Ardleigh member and benefit from many sail training opportunities?

A bit of a drift today with the Sunday race series!
23/08/2026

A bit of a drift today with the Sunday race series!

Boat bimbiling at Ardleigh today!
21/08/2026

Boat bimbiling at Ardleigh today!

We're sailing under the eclipse this evening! A good pursuit race 😄🌞
12/08/2026

We're sailing under the eclipse this evening! A good pursuit race 😄🌞

We have a new galley board! Today for all on the water day the special was quiche. Don't forget to preorder before going...
05/07/2026

We have a new galley board! Today for all on the water day the special was quiche. Don't forget to preorder before going out on the water.

We're holding an open day on the 7th of June! Everyone is welcome to come down and get out on the water. We have boats t...
19/05/2026

We're holding an open day on the 7th of June! Everyone is welcome to come down and get out on the water. We have boats to take out and food will be available. Feel free to get in touch with the comittee or check our website for any questions. We hope to see you there. ⛵️

Early May bank holiday Monday we have boats out on the water ready for everyone to come and try! We have club boats to b...
22/04/2026

Early May bank holiday Monday we have boats out on the water ready for everyone to come and try! We have club boats to borrow and everyone is more than welcome to come out for a sail. ⛵️

We're hosting a Phanotm open over the weekend of the 18th to 19th of April! If you want to join in or have any questions...
31/03/2026

We're hosting a Phanotm open over the weekend of the 18th to 19th of April! If you want to join in or have any questions contact the comittee on the email address ⛵️

The spring series racing is going well. A bit of a breeze on the water today!
29/03/2026

The spring series racing is going well. A bit of a breeze on the water today!

Lots of action on the pursuit race on Sunday! 🌬
16/03/2026

Lots of action on the pursuit race on Sunday! 🌬

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Clover Way
Colchester
CO77PT

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