RYA East Initiatives

⛵ RYA East Connected Conference – Nov 2024 A few of our Training centre guys attended the RYA East conference with another 289 Boating organisations in November 2024. Many subjects were covered which included as follows: Women on Water – WoW Opportunities for young members – Youth Sailing @ Felixstowe Ferry Safety management systems – …

Squib Sailing

We are looking at reforming a fleet at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club. As I am sure many are aware the Club is positioned in a perfect location on the East Coast, providing direct access to sailing at sea for the club members. We are planning on racing every other Sunday during the season, with racing …

Laying Up Supper 2024

This year’s laying up supper saw many winners, young and old. Congratulations to you all. 2024 Cup/Trophy Winners   Yachts   The Offshore Trophy    Bob & Lynne James The Wesel Plate            Derek Martin & Charlotte Kuhn Ian Bingham Trophy     Isobel Crichton-Smith   Dinghies/Cats   New Years Day News …

Updates from RYA East

Newsletter 6-Mar-25 Please click on below link for the document Sizewell C Statutory Harbour Authority SZC_Letter_to_SC_YC HASA briefing Feb 25 ******* Tidewater Tunnel contractors start working at Chelsea Reach. The tidewater tunnel contractors are starting working on their project at Chelsea reach.  A long way up the Thames however, at times raw sewage will be …

Mike Tehan

We asked the question in our last newsletter, if anyone remembered Mike Tehan. He was one of our first youth sailing trainers and a local high school teacher. Anyway, one of our members remembered him and gave us a little bit of background to this lovely man. Yes, indeed I remember Mike Tehan.  Or Brian …

Barts Bash 2024 – Report & Race

Barts Bash is the world’s largest sailing event in memory of multi-hull sailor Andrew Simpson and raises money for the Andrew Simpson Foundation. Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson was an Olympic Gold and Silver medallist who tragically passed away in 2013. Andrew passionately believed that everyone should have the opportunity to experience sailing and watersports, regardless of their …

Yacht and Cruiseboat News

Newsletter 20-Mar-25 Andy Robinson Following from the last cruising members meeting in January we will be having a follow up meeting after dinner on Wednesday 26th March to finalise the programme. All owners welcome to attend, we hope to start the meeting around 20.00. The cruise to Woodbridge Tide Mill marina is confimed. It is anticipated …

Introducing our Monthly Lottery

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Monthly Lottery—an initiative designed to support our club and it’s future while offering you the chance to win fabulous cash and other prizes. At Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club, the running of our club is always our top priority. We’ve created a monthly lottery that not only …