CLUB OPEN DAY

Ever fancied a go at Sailing or other Watersports? Do you walk past thinking one day you should have a try? Well here’s the opportunity! At Lancing Sailing Club we offer a wide range of Watersports activities from sailing to swimming and standup paddle boarding. On the 9th May we are holding our have a go at Watersport Day where you can come and have a go at Sailing, Swimming, Stand-up Paddle boarding for free,

Lancing Sailing Club is situated with direct beach access to some of the best sailing and watersports venues in the UK; a place perfect to get wet, relax on the beach and enjoy the Club House to socialise in after, with warm showers, changing rooms and facilities for storing watersports kit (Sailing Dinghies, kayaks, SUPs, windsurfing kit).

Within the club we have the following going on:

• Dinghy sailing, with an active racing fleet sailing April through to December. Regular Wednesday evening and Sunday racing.
• Open Water Sea Swimming with daily swims throughout the year
• SUP/Kayak division. The Club has a pump and all the things you could need after a day out on the water!
• We hold regular social events making best use of our onsite members bar and canteen.

So, come along and see what we are all about.  Please RSVP below selecting the activity you wish to partake in, to give you the best experience, the number of tickets on the website will be limited.  Please select a different ticket for each activity you would be like to do, with a different time slot. Note, nothing is guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate your preferences, but welcome your flexibility on the day. If you don’t want to commit now, please do come along on the day and we will do our best to get you out on the water.

For sailing and water sports:  We have a small selection of wetsuits and you will be kitted out with a buoyancy aid. Though if you have your own wetsuit/kit feel free to bring it along. Sunscreen, Towel and swimming suit recommended.  For footwear, please bring old trainers or wet shoes, our beach consists of a lot of pebbles which barefoot can be uncomfortable.

Curious about sea swimming? Join us for safe, friendly and fun open water sessions for all abilities.

• At 12 noon – Intro to Sea Swimming …  Meet the swimmers, learn about sea safety, cold water shock, hypothermia and sea hazards before heading into the sea for an acclimatisation swim and basic front crawl practice.🔹 Max 10 mins in the water
• At 1 pm – Beginners Front Crawl Session …  designed for regular swimmers wanting to improve open water front crawl technique and fitness.🔹 Max 20 mins in the water

For all activities, participation is at your own risk, though we will have a rescue boat on the water.  Minimum age of 7 for participation and that parents will need to accompany children under 13. For 13-18 Parental consent required.

Event is subject to weather conditions, by registering up front we will aim to contact you to inform of likely cancellation postponement, plus ensure we have enough support from our Lovely Members.   Can’t make the 9th May? Do get in contact and we will be delighted to show you around another day!