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Welcome to Ely Sailing Club

Ely Sailing Club is based at Roswell Pits in Ely, Cambridgeshire. We have over 35 acres of fresh water with islands, trees and banks. The sailing is interesting, challenging and fun. There is dry launching directly from jetties, and crews are able to sail without getting their feet wet. We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre providing a range of sailing courses. In addition to sailing, we run a variety of social events for members. Our club is family orientated and run by its members, for its members, with good value and enjoyment for all. Our key goal is to promote sailing as an enjoyable hobby in a friendly and welcoming club, open to all levels of experience & confidence.

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Latest news

Roswell Monster Trophy 2025

It's well & truly trophy time at the club after a brief hiatus for the August Mini Pursuit Series. Today saw perhaps the most impressive trophy, the Roswell Monster, with 7 boats competing to win the intricate award. Race Officer Pauline set a long course across the lake, trying to prevent any too-nasty gybes in the gusty weather (we did say trying!). A streaker, enterprise, topper, solo and 2 lasers took to the start More »

31 Aug 2025

ESC on the Norfolk Broads

"We shall break out the jib and the foresail, the white houses on the harbour side will glide slowly past us as she gathers steering-way, and the voyage will have begun!" - The Wind in the Willows 14 Ely Sailors have been back out on the Norfolk Broads this weekend for the annual club (adult) trip to take out stunning vintage 'Rebel' class 1930s boats from Hunter's Yard in Norfolk. A very More »

2 Aug 2025

Ely Youth League :-)

Today, Saturday 5 July was one of our favourite days of the sailing calendar - it was Ely's turn to host a round of the Cambs Youth League. The league is a collaboration between 5 local clubs to promote friendly sailing for cadets up to 19. Breaking from the past few years' precedent, it was a breezy day! Kicking off early, we were hot to go with pastries and coffee a plenty More »

5 Jul 2025

2025 Overnight Race a Success

Are we mad? Maybe a little. Did we have fun? By the bucket full. Last night, 21 st -22 nd June, on the summer solstice, was the Ely Sailing Club 12 hour overnight race. Starting at 6pm, teams started arriving and rigging the 3 club Wayfarers for their overnight exploring. The weather looked problematic at first with the happy sailors attempting to set a course in very little wind, deciding eventually on a More »

22 Jun 2025

Upcoming events

Oct 25

10:30 - Model Yachts

Oct 25

13:00 - Social Sailing

Saturday
Oct 26

11:00 - Halloween Bowl

Sunday
Oct 31

19:30 - Halloween (Pumpkin!) Bar Night

Come along for a bar night with a spooky twist
Nov 2

11:00 - Laying Up Day Provisional

As the season is all tied up, come down to
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