Seasalter Sailing Club is on the North Kent coast 2 miles west of Whitstable and 5 miles from the end of the M2 motorway. Our focus is on club racing and leisure sailing, of dinghies and catamarans, in a relaxed atmosphere suitable for single and family members. The Club is open for new members but cannot, at present, provide courses for absolute beginners – although we can provide information on local RYA training schools. 

The clubhouse is adjacent to the sea wall with panoramic views from the 1st floor clubroom across Whitstable Bay, the main sailing area. There is free public car parking adjacent and the club has its own boat storage and camping field on the other side of the road. The field is only 70 metres from the ramp over the sea wall leading to the gently sloping sand and pebble beach, and thence less than 10 metres to the high water mark. 

Organised sailing takes place during weekends from March to November when tides are suitable and a number of members also sail during weekdays in the summer months. The sea is shallow and tides only permit approximately 1.5 to 2 hours sailing either side of high tide. 

The Club places no restriction on classes of sailing boat and there is a near 50/50 split between dinghies and catamarans. Club racing is split into two fleets by PY handicap rating (Fast Fleet<950, Slow Fleet>950). No keelboats or powerboats are permitted. The largest fleet comprises 18 Sprint 15 catamarans with Byte, Dart18, Enterprise, Laser, Miracle, Mirror and Solo classes making up the majority of the rest of the fleet. 

The Club owns three boats for occasional use, on payment of a donation towards upkeep, by members – subject to prior booking. These are a Mirror and Sprint 15 and Dart 18 catamarans. 

The Club has full changing and galley facilities and a Licensed bar. Two Club dinners and monthly themed social evenings complement the regular Friday night social and games evenings in the clubroom and bar. Members are expected to perform a small number of duties each year in the race tower or on the patrol boats.  

For more details see the fuller introduction following the directions on how to find us.

Directions

Route 1 - From the M2 J7  (Brenley Corner) - junction with the A2

·         Continue on to the A299 towards Margate and Ramsgate (right hand lane at end of the M2)

·         Take the first exit sign posted Faversham, Graveney and Goodnestone (Marked as '1' On The Map)

·         In 75 metres take the first right, sign posted Goodnestone & Graveney

·         Follow the road through Goodnestone and Graveney and then onto the salt marshes (Beware of  oncoming traffic at the bridge over the railway in Graveney and the 30MPH speed limit)

·          In another 2 kilometres, as you pass the ‘Sportsman’ public house, you meet the sea wall. Follow this for approximately 400 metres and the Club is the first building on the left.

Route 2 -From The M2 J7 (Recommended for towing larger catamarans)

·         Continue on to the A299 for approximately 4 kilometres until you have crossed a raised viaduct

·         Leave the A299 at the junction sign posted Whitstable (Marked as ‘2’ on The Map)

·         Straight over the 1st Roundabout (2nd Exit)

·         Left at the 2nd Roundabout (1st Exit)

·         Proceed down to the bottom of the hill until you pass the Fire Station and then a filling station

·         Turn Left  immediately after the filling station (Just after the road bears right)

·         Follow this road for approximately 2 kilometres when you will pass under a low railway bridge and then a large caravan site.

·         The road now follows the shoreline and between beachfront chalets. Once the beach side chalets finish there is beach front parking and the next two storey building on that side is the Club.

Route 3 – From the A299 London bound carriageway

·         Take the Whitstable and Canterbury exit slip road and turn right (4^th exit) at the roundabout – over the A299

·         Take the 2^nd exit from the next roundabout

·         Proceed down to the bottom of the hill until you pass the Fire Station and then a filling station

·         Turn Left  immediately after the filling station (Just after the road bears right)

·         Follow this road for approximately 2 kilometres when you will pass under a low railway bridge and past a caravan site.

·         The road now follows the shoreline and between beachfront chalets. Once the beach side chalets finish there is beach front parking and the next two storey building on that side is the Club. 

Accommodation        

Camping in the Club Grounds is free to Sailors taking part in Open Events. Whilst it is not necessary to book space for tents we are limited to six caravans and prior booking for caravans and / or motor homes is required.

For a more Detailed Overveiw of the Sailing Club Please Click Here