Below is Marconi Sailing Clubs sailing programme which lists sailing, cruising, social and camping events held throughout the year.
Marconi has an active programme of events from January until December for its members.
Download a PDF version – 2024 Marconi Sailing Club Sailing & Events Calendar (PDF)
Event Information:
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Cruisers
The Cruiser Fleet organises a number of events throughout the year normally starting with a Fitting Out Supper followed by a number of “cruises in company” over the course of the season.
We will have four or five weekend/long weekend cruises which are an easy day sail away and will often include places like Brightlingsea, Heybridge and Tollesbury, plus two one-week cruise which may be London/Medway, Ipswich/Deben rivers or Ramsgate and Dover.
Most of these will include a beach or lock side BBQ at some point and often a meal in a local pub or restaurant. There will also be one or two joint cruises with other clubs on the river – please see the Year Book for dates and destinations.
All skill levels are catered for and advice is freely given by our more experienced members. The cruiser fleet also supports the ECPR by supplying the mother boats and crews for the course. Before each cruise, the bar will be open on the Friday night for a get together and to sort out any last minute queries.
The year finishes with a Fleet AGM and fish and chip supper.
The fleet has, with the correct instruction, access to travel hoists, tractors, jacks, pressure washers, master derrick and scrubbing posts (the last two require pre-booking).
Cruiser Racing
Marconi cruiser members participate in races organised by the BJRC throughout the year – a great way to meet up with and race alongside other sailors from around the River Blackwater.
The racing is both very inclusive and competitive and all are welcome to participate. Crewing opportunities on board club cruisers are sometimes available.
Cruiser members also participate in racing events further afield ranging from Burnham Week to the Fastnet race!