Welcome

Gunfleet Sailing Club welcomes you. We’re a dedicated dinghy sailing club, with an active programme of racing, cruising and unhurried pottering.

See you on the water in 2026.

Next Event

THE LONG DISTANCE RACE IS UPON US:  This Sunday  23 August 2026 the Gunfleet Sailing Club holds its long distance race for the Jim Suckling Trophy, starting at 11:00 a.m.  And the Club is open every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. for a drink and a chat.

Wow - Gunfleet is certainly where it all happens, if you are a dinghy sailor!

Just over a minute to go before the start of the race Just over a minute to go before the start of the race

Recent Highlights

Tappenden & Taylor Take The Trophies

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 19:39

It looked like it was going to be a bit of a drifter when members of the Gunfleet Sailing Club took part in the race for the Toppo Single Helm, coupled with the Cadet Single Helm on Sunday 16 August 2026.  What little breeze there was started as offshore but slowly worked its way north-easterly before continuing to veer easterly.

John Tappenden sails into victory John Tappenden sails into victory
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Gunfleet's 2026 Regatta A Flying Success

Sunday, June 28, 2026 - 20:56

Gunfleet Sailing Club held its annual Regatta on Sunday 28 June 2026, sponsored by Orsted and Seamark Nunn, in lively conditions, attracting visiting sailors from far and wide, joining with members to have an exciting day of sailing.

A colourful seen for the spectators A colourful seen for the spectators
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2024 Regatta Slideshow

Photographer Colin Waddell has kindly put together a slideshow of the 2024 Gunfleet Regatta weekend (interspersed with bits of film). We'll leave it here on the front page for now and archive it with the main report later.