Burnham Sailing Club
Although there were great facilities for yachtsmen on the River
Crouch in Burnham yachting was very elitist and the paid crew
and professionals were not allowed to join the Yacht Racing
Association or take part in any of its races in their own right
although they could compete with a member as paid crew.
In 1930 a group of local marine
professionals and paid crew members formed a club to organise
their own dinghy races. This proved so successful that in 1935
they were able to construct their own clubhouse
As time went on rules about participation were relaxed but
Burnham Sailing Club had become a strong unit for dinghy sailors
providing many national champions.
Although some members own larger yachts many members still enjoy
sailing in dinghies creating flashes of colour on the River when
they leave the club pontoon which entertain visitors enjoying a
stroll on the Quay.
The club has a particularly strong cadet
section with large numbers
of young people sailing lasers and other dinghies.
The Clubhouse, West Quay, Coronation Road Burnham on Crouch ,
CM0 8AS
Tel - 01621 782624
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