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Discover Sailing For Free At SSSC – 25th April

Are you looking for a new way to get outdoors and active or find something you can enjoy together with the family? If the answer…

Birmingham University Old Joe Team Racing at SSSC

Over the weekend of the 8th and 9th of June, the University of Birmingham Sailing Club hosted their annual Old Joe at South Staffordshire Sailing…

Lark Inland Championship – 23rd and 24th March

South Staffs Sailing Club are very pleased to be hosting this year’s Inland Championship. The action packed weekend will take place over the weekend of…

Defibrillator Training

Anyone arriving late to the Tuesday night session at the club would be forgiven for wondering what sort of activity they were joining. With Sue and…

Youth and Juniors Celebrate In Style

Last Saturday evening our Youth & Junior sailors and parents marked the end of the sailing season in style at our very first dedicated Y&J…

Push the Boat Out and RNLI Fundraising – 19th May

Try Sailing for Free at a Charity Fundraising Event – complete with Royal Wedding and FA Cup Final!! Why not come along for a free…

SSSC Welcomes Over 120 Visitors

On Saturday 14th April, South Staffs opened it’s doors to over 120 visitors the vast majority of whom tried sailing for the first time! With…

Skittles and Pizza Night – Sat 21st

Please join us for a fun night of skittles and pizza on Saturday 21st April at 7:00. Please see the notice board in the club…

Lark Open Meeting and Band Night

“Saturday 24th March 2018 saw 15 boats take to the water for the first and most prestigious event of the 2018 Lark Class calendar, at…

The House Band are back – Saturday 24th March…

The House Band are back for another night of entertainment, supporting the South Staffs Lark Open on Saturday 24th March. The band are being supported…

Welcome

South Staffs Sailing Club is a friendly club that has members of all ages. We cater for all abilities, from beginners to experienced sailors.

As an RYA Training Centre we provide courses that will enable sailors, whatever their ability, to flourish and really enjoy sailing at the club. If racing is something you aspire to do you will find competitive fleets and tuition available to improve your skills.

We have an active and thriving junior section, with a team of dedicated trainers committed to ensure the children have a fun time and are able to develop a real passion for the sport.

The club has a regular programme of social events and the club members always enjoy any excuse to arrange a good party.

If you would like to visit us, the club is conveniently placed adjacent to Jct 12 on the M6 and just off the A5 near Cannock. You will be made very welcome.

Latest News

SSSC taking part in RYA Spring Club Championship

The search for the ‘SSSC Champion’ has begun! South Staffs are one of 230 clubs that have signed up for the first ‘RYA eSailing Spring…

SSSC moves racing online

We are super excited to announce the new South Staffs eSailing Championship – starting this Sunday! Since we can’t get out on the pond at…

OPEN DAY POSTPONED

Following the Government’s latest advice issued yesterday, Monday 16th March, the General Committee took the difficult decision last night to suspend all club activities with immediate effect….

Discover Sailing For Free At SSSC – 25th April

Are you looking for a new way to get outdoors and active or find something you can enjoy together with the family? If the answer…

Why should I sail at South Staffs Sailing Club?

South Staffs Sailing Club is considered to be an extremely friendly club that welcomes new members. You will be joining a group of people who love the sport of dinghy sailing, and are more than happy to share that enthusiasm. The club is run on a self help basis and joining in with the tasks that are needed for the club to function, enables new members to quickly make friends and settle in. For many it has become a long term passion and many members have been active in the club for many years, and for some there are three generations still active.

The club is an approved RYA Training Centre and facilities are available for both adults and juniors. Learn to Sail and Improver courses for adults are run each year. Sunday morning sessions are available for juniors to develop their confidence and enjoyment for the sport. Additional supported free sailing sessions are also available to allow practice and to provide time for skills to be developed.

We have a dedicated team of race coaches, including sailors who have been both National and World Champions so any level of ability at adult or junior level can be accommodated.

Easy access from Staffordshire and the West Midlands via the M6, M6 Toll, A5 and A449. The club is approximately a mile from Junction 12 on the M6.

The club offers competitive fleet racing. We sail a range of single and two handed boats that will suit all standards and sailing abilities. Our fleet captains, instructors and coaches will ensure that everyone can develop their skills and get the maximum enjoyment from sailing at the club.

The club has a strong family foundation, and in some cases multiple generations of the same family are club members. The membership costs reflect that belief and junior membership (up to 17) can be at no or minimal costs when joining with sailing adults. Concession rates are also available for students.

The Social aspect plays an important part in integrating  new Members to the Club and introducing them to other members and so making new friends.

It  has always been a very active aspect of the Club with a variety of events over the Year to suit all ages and tastes. From Quiz Nights, Car Treasure Hunts, Wine Tasting, Summer Ball, Christmas Dinner, Mince Pie Night with Carols and our own Orchestra,  An Annual Dinner Dance and our own House Band all prove very popular.  The Junior Team also put together a very interesting series of Social events for our younger Members.