A friendly and active cruising club on the East Coast

A Warm Welcome to Woodbridge Cruising Club on the River Deben from the Commodore

Our primary objectives are to promote and facilitate the sport of boating and to offer an active social programme for members.

We have a proud history of being a self-supporting club and feel this is why new members and visitors from far and wide find us such a friendly bunch. Whatever gets you afloat, whatever the size of your boat, whatever the means of propulsion, whatever your skills or ambitions, you are most welcome here.

Located in the Valley of the Anglo-Saxon Kings on the banks of the Deben at Woodbridge, our clubhouse is in a stunning setting close to the iconic Tide Mill. It is from here that we organise Club cruises that run throughout the season to destinations that cater for all abilities and aspirations, both locally and abroad.

If you need help learning the ropes or to tick the boxes that give your skills formal recognition, we are an accredited RYA Training Centre. We offer shore-based classes for Day Skipper and DSC VHF Radio.

We are a very sociable club. Our bar is open throughout the year on Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes and in the summer there are often BBQs on Wednesday evenings. We welcome visiting yachtsmen. Also, by prior arrangement, visiting Clubs are welcome to use our BBQ facilities and enjoy the use of our clubhouse and bar.

During winter months we have all the traditional yacht club events such as formal dinners, suppers, rambles and talks. We run a Monday afternoon social group, a ukulele group and a maintenance party that ensures our clubhouse is kept to the highest standards. We have upgraded our heating and ventilation system to meet the latest Government standards.

The Club is affiliated to the RYA. Members are represented on several local and national organisations, such as the Harwich Area Sailing Association, the Cruising Association and the River Deben Association.

Whatever the time of year, there is never a shortage of activities at the Woodbridge Cruising Club. I hope you enjoy exploring our website.

For more information please use our contact page.

CLUB NEWS

Aims of the Woodbridge Cruising Club

To give skippers and crews confidence, and thereby increase their experience and cruising range.

To practise navigation and seamanship, as taught at RYA yacht-master and other lectures in the Clubhouse every winter.

To become extra safety conscious with regard to their yacht and all her equipment.

To experience flotilla sailing.

To offer cruising and yachting experience to those who do not have the facility of a yacht.

RYA Shore-based courses
at competitive prices

DAY SKIPPER or DSC VHF RADIO COURSE

If you are interested in taking a course, please contact Martin Phillips. Simply click the Make an Enquiry button, enter your details and Martin will contact you

Forthcoming Events

Beetle Drive, 7 for 7.30

November 23 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Monday Afternoon Group

November 25 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ukelele band

November 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday Supper

November 27 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm