Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club, Introduction

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Introduction to NSSC
Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club was formed in 1952 by a group of enthusiasts who sailed from Newhaven and later from the beach near the old Buckle Inn at Seaford (location). Later the Club obtained the rights to sail on Piddinghoe Pond (location) some 5 miles away. Subsequently the present clubhouse on the beach was built and the freehold to the Pond acquired. The Club has an average membership of about 450. The Club regularly has 6 fleets: Laser 1s, Dart 18s, Squibs, Toppers, Optimists and a handicap fleet. Racing takes place on Sundays throughout the year (on the sea in Summer and on the Pond during the Winter months); a series is also run on Wednesday evenings during the Summer months. The Club hosts open meetings during the year, has a regatta during August each year and holds a cadet week (open).

Strategyclick here to read a 3 page summary of the club strategy

Facilities
The Club, at both Seaford and Piddinghoe, boasts clean, comfortable showers and changing rooms, to which members have access at all times. There is generous boat parking at both sites and there is limited under cover storage space at Seaford. The Club uses the berthing at Newhaven Marina for its Keelboat Section and for the Club powerboats (location).

MembershipClick for details of how to join the Club.

Cadet SectionClick for further details of the Cadet Section.
The Club boasts a strong cadet section and over 150 youngsters take part each year in courses, our own Cadet Week and in competitions with cadets from other local clubs. Our cadets also take courses leading to RYA Stages 1, 2 & 3 as well as the red and white badges in both racing and seamanship.

Sailing School Click for further details of the Sailing School.
Dinghy and keelboat sailing, power-boating and wind surfing are also taught in the Club, which is a RYA Recognised Teaching Centre. While the majority of the courses are held on Piddinghoe Pond some are arranged at the sea so that a tidal endorsement can be issued. Courses are run at: RYA levels 1 to 4 in dinghy sailing, RYA Levels 1 and 2, Safety Boat and Advanced power-boating and windsurfing at levels 1 to 5. The Club can also arrange instructor courses for both dinghy sailing and power-boating.

Open Meetings Click for further details of the Open Meetings.
The Club runs a number of open meetings annually.

Windsurfing
Members regularly use the Club facilities to go sailing, either in the sheltered waters of Piddinghoe Pond or, for the more experienced, in Seaford Bay from the beach by the club house.

Social
The Club runs a full social programme throughout the year.

Open Day
The Club runs an Open Day in April each year at Piddinghoe Pond where local people and potential members can experience a day of sailing and meet club members. No sailing experience is necessary.

Accomodation and Local Information during Open Meetings at Seaford the club usually allows camping on site (check event details), for other local accomodation please check links.

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Page last Maintained: April 7th 2007