Sailing & Cruising Association upcoming events

Šibenik, Croatia Sailing Charter (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

This year's charter from Šibenik, Croatia, follows on from last year's successful charter. Tom S and Andrew P are organising this charter and there is one boat booked already with interest also expressed by some of last year's skippers. Tom is taking on connecting interested crew with skippers and Andrew is helping with booking boats and itinerary planning.

The aim this year is for a two week charter September 19th to October 3rd, with a one week option from September 19th to 26th. It is scheduled to take place when the summer season has finished but the temperatures and sailing prospects are still good.

The hire base is Mandalina Marina, Šibenik which is less than an hour from either Zadar or Split Airports.

The charter would be with NCP Charter https://www.ncp-charter.com who have offered additional discounts for our group depending on the boat chosen and availability. They will also organise airport transfers if required.

Charter costs are currently quoted in the region of €1,500 - £1,200 per week for a Dufour 375. Split between a crew of four this gives a per head price of about £300. Additional costs are full yacht indemnity Insurance, marina fees, provisions and personal expenditure.

The aim is to largely stay together as a group fleet although individual crews are also of course welcome to do their own thing. The fleet itinerary will be to head south from Šibenik with a mix of secluded anchorages and marina nights in livelier historic towns. We will likely visit Split with its X Night club and the option of a gay history tour, Hvar, Jerolim 'gay' island, Lastovo Nature Park and maybe even Dubrovnik on the two week itinerary.

If you have any questions, please join the 'S&CA Overseas Charter' group in the Club WhatsApp Community and post questions there or email commodore@gaysailing.org.uk

Once you're going, please join the event so we know who's signed up.

Once a crew is assembled and boat options chosen contact Andrew Palmer to facilitate your booking and discount with NCP.

South Coast - The Folly Inn (26 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Event Organisers required! Your club needs you !!

Piers has kindly come forward to be the contact for this event and will book dinner and berths.

The club is returning to the popular Folly Inn on the River Medina.

The Folly Inn is pretty much packed every Saturday through the season with Isle of Wight locals and visiting yacht crews. Table dancing has been an attraction there in the past but there are no recent reports it still takes place.

Note there is no shore power or water on the mid-river Folly pontoons. Those needing all the comforts of home will need to bring their own electricity!

Saturday 26th September

Meet at the Folly pontoons in the afternoon.

Skippers must call the Folly Berthing Master on VHF Chanel 72 on approach for berthing instructions.

We plan to book spaces on the walk ashore pontoon with a max 12m on the walk ashore. Remaining vessels, and those over 12m will be on the mid-river pontoons, which have a water taxi available during the pub opening hours at £3pp return.

Drinks on board at the walk ashore pontoon followed by dinner and dancing at the Folly though dancing is not actually compulsory.

Sunday 27th September

Head for home ports

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Crew seeking berths are advised to visit the club S&CA WhatsApp Crew Match group.

Land based participants are as always welcome to join, and may wish to take advantage of one of the local hotels or B&Bs in the area.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
1. Register your attendance via the S&CA website by Friday 18th September

2. Visit the WhatsApp S&CA CrewMatch group for all crewing opportunities

3. Upon approach, skippers will be required to contact the harbour / marina by VHF for specific berthing instructions. (please state you are part of the S&CA/Sailing&Cruising Association Rally)

4. You can bring along friends, but remember to ‘add guest’ at the point of your registration

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Any questions, please message the S&CA South Coast WhatsApp group and use this as the method of contacting Piers.

South Coast - End of Season Dinner at Island Sailing Club (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The South Coast End of Season Dinner has been reserved at the Island Sailing Club, Cowes, Isle of Wight, with berths reserved as a rally at Cowes Yacht Haven.

Please join us on the 17th October to celebrate a year of sailing on the south coast.

Attendees are welcome to join by land or sea with berthing available at Cowes Yacht Haven. Skippers should contact the marina on 01983 299975 to book their berths in advance and call the marina up on Channel 80 for berthing instructions on arrival.

Dinner will be served from 19:00 with drinks beforehand.

The End of Season menu:

Your host will be Steve H

Any questions, please email commodore@gaysailing.org.uk

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GETTING HELP TO JOIN US

Crew seeking berths are initially advised to visit the club WhatsApp S&CA Crew Match group. If you are unsuccessful or not in the WhatsApp group, you are welcome to contact the event host.

Land based participants are as always welcome to join, and may wish to take advantage of one of the local hotels or B&Bs in the area.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
1. Register your attendance via the S&CA website by 9th October

2. Visit the WhatsApp S&CA Crew Match group for all crewing opportunities

3. Upon approach, skippers will be required to contact the harbour / marina by VHF for specific berthing instructions. (please state you are part of the S&CA / Sailing & Cruising Association Rally)

4. You can bring along friends, but remember to ‘add guest’ at the point of your registration. Guests can only be added at the time of registration. If you later want to add a guest and the event did not require payment please cancel your registration and re-register adding your guest. If your registration did require payment please contact the event host.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

The club will endeavour to provide full refunds for event charges when cancellations are made by you by contacting the organiser commodore@gaysailing.org.uk and made in good time. Normally, a week before the event is due to take place will be sufficient.

If the club has made third party bookings, paid deposits or made other commitments, it may be that only a partial refund or no refund is offered.

Where a refund is requested due to dissatisfaction with third party goods or services, a refund will only be offered if such refund is also made to the club by the third party.

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London Social Pizza - November 2026 (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:45:00 GMT

The London Socials are held on the second Wednesday of the odd numbered months and are in two parts.

For early birds, a meal at 17:45 at Pizza Express, 450 Strand, London, WC2R 0TG is organised. This is a separate event, allowing members to see who’s coming and cancel should they need to.

The booking will be made at the restaurant as ‘Sailing Club’ so please say you’re with this group and they should take you to our table.

This is followed by the London Social at Retro Bar from 7pm which is organised as a separate event.

If you need to cancel, please cancel your booking if you’re a member and if you’re not a member, please contact us: social@gaysailing.org.uk

London Social - November 2026 (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Whether you're a current S&CA member, or thinking of joining the Club, you are welcome to join us for the London Social from 7pm on the second Wednesday of the odd numbered months. We meet upstairs at Retro Bar, 2 George Court, London, WC2N 6HH, which is just off The Strand near Charing Cross.

Our London Social has been an important part of S&CA life for decades. With many of our members living in and around London, this has been a key forum for meeting skippers and crew, making plans, and sharing sailing stories. It's a great way for prospective members to get a feel for the Club and for new members to get to know people before setting sail. You’re free to come along to this event but it helps us if you book so we know you’re coming.

For early birds, a meal at 17:45 at Pizza Express, 450 Strand, London, WC2R 0TG is organised as a separate event. If you wish to attend the Pizza Express meal, please book using the separate event booking.

If you can’t make the pizza, the Landlord is more than happy for you to bring food or even order a pizza for delivery.

For those who live further afield, if the occasional journey into London isn't practical, keep an eye out for local social events (e.g. Brighton and Bristol). If you're keen to attend or help organise a local social elsewhere in the country, please contact: social@gaysailing.org.uk