History

History of Seasalter Sailing Club

Founded in 1952, following a meeting in the Sportsman Pub, Seasalter.
Has always been an active Catamaran sailing club, with, in the '60s, a fairly large fleet of Shearwaters. These days the Dart 18 and Sprint 15 classes form the bulk of the clubs fleet. Although there have been quite a few members who have sailed dinghies through the years.
In the mid-late seventies the club members built the current clubhouse replacing the original shed that served as the clubhouse. The was with the aid of a grant from the Sports Council.
Former club members David Williams and Ian Rhodes were selected for the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games sailing in the Tornado class. After the 1996 games Ian gave a talk about his experiences which was very informative and gave a good insight what life is like in the 'Sailing Elite'. For the rest of us 'mere mortals' we can but dream !.
2002 the club received a Lottery grant to fund the purchase of a new Training Rib for help in the club's race training and powerboat training events.
2012 the club received Inspired Facilities funding for a new seawall access ramp - much appreciated by club members and locals alike!