Deben and Ore Rivers, drone footage 2021

Drone footage and still photographs provided kindly by club member, John Ranson. Also worth checking https://www.debenestuarypilot.co.uk/ for the latest chartlet. There is also John’s footage from last year still up there to see how much the entrance has changed. Thank you John. River Ore drone footage

News Chronicle Trophy Race

Wednesday 7th April 2021 The opening salvo of the Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club dinghy racing for 2021 got underway with the traditional all in start for the News Chronicle trophy. This trophy was first presented to the club in 1959. A glorious evening sun spread a little warmth as the 10 – 14 knot northerly …

RYA Roadmap for the return to Sailing!

The RYA has published a roadmap in line with government guidance as to how clubs can get back on the water and reopen. Additional information can be found in the RYA FAQs. The club will be following this guidance and look to get on the water as soon as possible.  

Sailing in Tier 4

Hi All! Happy Christmas to you! Following the moving of Suffolk into Tier 4 I have prepared some answers to some common questions. This also forms the outline of what you personally are able to do during this time and what the club is able to offer. The following is an extract of guidance provided …

Virtual Sailing – Join us for racing online!

Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club is now holding virtual racing in the Virtual Regatta Inshore online game. The RYA have organised VIP passes with the game developers to allow us to host races. Club members are invited to join the WhatsApp group where race starts are communicated. We will be running a series and looking to …

FFSC Catamaran Open 2020 – CANCELLED

Hi All, It is with regret that the organising team has agreed that it is no longer in the interest of the competitors, class associations or the club to continue. This event has taken an enormous amount of effort to organise and it is unfortunate that we have overcome the covid mitigation activities only to …

Barts Bash Race Report 2020

This is the 6th year of running Bart’s Bash at FFSC, giving us an opportunity to commemorate and remember the life of Andrew Simpson and donate money towards the work of the Andrew Simpson Foundation. The Course: Club Line Start at 1030hrs – Downriver start Channel Course out to sea Cobbolds Point (Port) Woodbridge Haven …

Bart’s Bash 2020

Felixstowe Ferry Sailing clubs Bart’s Bash will be held on Sunday, 13th September 2020. Meet 9.45am for registration and briefing of race details. Race starts at 10.30am. Saturday, 12th September is set for Bart’s Bash Race Training. Meet 2pm with briefing and hope to be on the water by 2.30pm This is the largest sailing …