Chanonry Sailing Club

22/07/2026

All welcome to come along to our annual Fun Day on 15 August. A fabulous opportunity to try saillng, coastal rowing or take part in an Open Water Swim event. https://www.chanonry.org.uk/fun-day.html

26/01/2026

Lovely Burns supper last night. Huge thanks to Anatole, Emma, George, Craig and Margaret in the galley. Edith and Steve for set up, George M piping, George H address to a haggis, Steve for Tam O'Shanter and Doug and Vint for music.

17/01/2026

We’re very sad to share the news that Joan Maxwell passed away peacefully on Thursday morning.

Joan was a longstanding and much-loved member of Chanonry Sailing Club, joining in the mid-1960s. She sailed and raced dinghies and cruisers, but above all she was passionate about encouraging young people into sailing and racing. Many sailors and coaches will have fond memories of Joan as a coach, mentor, and tireless supporter of youth sailing.

She had a remarkable memory and a deep interest in the history of the Club, and in later years she was rightly made an Honorary Member and led the club as Commodore in 1984 and 1985.
Joan influenced far more of us than we probably realised at the time — her enthusiasm, encouragement, and commitment made a lasting difference.

If you have photos or memories of her, please do share them.

Our thoughts are with Joan’s family and all who knew her.

Funeral details will follow once available.

Photograph: Club Prizegiving Dec 2018
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27/11/2025

Annual General Meeting and Prize Giving
Friday 5 December at 7pm

All members are welcome to attend our AGM and Prize Giving. This is a great opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. We will also celebrate the achievements of members taking part in sail racing and supporting the club. We’ll have some light refreshments after the AGM and it’s a great chance to catch up with other members. This is also a great opportunity to enjoy the company of other club members new and old, in a relaxed social setting.

24/11/2025

Chanonry Sailing Club features in this news from the North Highland Initiative. We were delighted to secure a Community Infrastructure Support Programme grant to appoint a Technical Partner to assess the condition of the east slipway and to propose a realistic, costed programme of work to renovate, and if possible enhance it. Thank you NHI!

As the temperatures begin to drop and the nights are drawing in, we're reflecting on where our funding has helped and had impact.

03/09/2024

Chanonry Sailing Club Open Dinghy Regatta is this weekend! (7th & 8th September)

Loads of reasons to get involved, including:

⛵️Plenty of excellent racing over both days
🍰Great social opportunity to meet and chat to other members, and visitors
☀️Weather forecast for the weekend looks fab – dry, nice breeze, possibly even some sunshine!
⛵️New this year – special races for anyone new to racing (juniors and adults) – everyone is welcome to give racing a try.

➡️The event kicks off with a sailor's briefing: 12:00 on Saturday.
➡️Full details, notice of race, and entry forms at: chanonry.org.uk/dinghy-regatta
➡️Get in touch with any questions: [email protected]

21/06/2024

Reminder, Chanonry Sailing Club Fun Day, Saturday 22nd June, 12.00 -16.00

We’re delighted welcome the North Kessock Life Boat who’ll be visiting from 12-2, and the Sea Safety Officer will be on hand to tell you everything you want to know about water safety

Plus, we’re running taster sessions all afternoon for Dinghy Sailing and Coastal Rowing. And, we've got some lovely refreshments to enjoy in the club house.

Pop along to Fortrose Harbour anytime 12-4. See you there!

A glimpse of some of the activities at Chanonry Sailing Club, shot at one of our Fun Days in 2021

09/06/2024

➡️Date for your diary: Midsummer Fun Day, 😀Saturday 22nd June. Fortrose Harbour 12:00 – 16:00 🚣‍♀️⛵️

➡️Open to everyone. Taster sessions running all afternoon – no need to book, just drop in and have a shot of coastal rowing or dinghy sailing.🚣‍♀️⛵️

➡️Taster sessions are not charged for, but we are inviting donations towards club funds, which helps us get people of all ages out on the water.

➡️Or if swimming is your thing, come and join us, there's great access to the water, and hot showers!

➡️Light refreshments will be available in the Clubhouse🍰🫖☕