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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

Laying Up Supper 2025

What do we need? Fairy lights? When do we need them? Last night. Last night saw the annual Laying Up Supper at Ely Sailing Club and this year was particularly fabulous (not that we always think that!). The lights were strung, the tables laid, the trophies polished, the extra furniture stashed in the showers and then... It was time! It started as all good things do, with bubbles and a warm welcome More »

23 Nov 2025

Spooktacular Sailing @ Ely

Boo (AHH)! Or is it boo (aww)? Sadly it's the end of the 2025 sailing season for Ely SC (except for the Boxing Day races!) but we have certainly gone out on a high. It was the Halloween Bowl trophy races today where 12 eager sailors took to the water in a suitably spooky West South-West (except when it wasn't!) wind. The first race saw some terrifying conditions with a fair More »

26 Oct 2025

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

Upcoming events

Dec 14

12:30 - 2025 Christmas Lunch

Annual Christmas Lunch at the Clubhouse
Dec 19

19:30 - Christmas Bar Night

Mulled wine, Christmas music, mince pies and festive cheer a
Dec 26

11:00 - Boxing Day Races

2 handicap races - come brush off Christmas and get
Jan 16

19:30 - First Aid (BLS) Bar Night Provisional

Beer, bar and Basic Life Support. Come refresh your emergency
Jan 23

19:30 - Burns' Night Evening & Supper Provisional

Whisky tasting (please bring a bottle of you can!) and
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