SOCA Sailing is an active club with members from Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex and surrounding areas. We also have members from Norfolk and Hampshire. Our members range from beginners to round-the-world sailors, with a number being boat owners.
Take a look at the programme of events we hold and why not join us at one of our monthly meetings? Your first two visits are free to attend as a visitor.
SOCA is a RYA affiliated Sailing Club.
We meet in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Our members mainly sail the East Coast (Essex and Suffolk) and the South Coast (Hampshire), however some sail in France, Spain and other foreign locations .
To get a feel for our association please join our Facebook group.
Website Last Modified 12th June 2026
NEXT MEETINGS and EVENTS
Friday 3rd July at 6:00pm
An Air Experience Gliding evening.
The Cambridge Gliding Club, Gransden Lodge Airfield, Longstowe Rd, Little Gransden, Sandy on the B1046 Longstowe to Little Gransden Rd SG19 3EB.
An opportunity to fly quietly in the air, you will be with a qualified instructor. You can have a go at flying if you wish or you can just sit back and enjoy the flight and the view. First flight will cost £42.00, subsequent flights £23.50. This is an experience. Numbers are limited to ensure as far as possible all attendees get a flight. Bookings are on a first come first served basis. To book: contact Bob Leonard on 01767 260293.
Thursday 9th July 2026 @ 7:30pm
Royal Naval Association W G City
Sabbatical drinks at RNA W G City or Wrecks of Malta presentation by Tanya and Stewart
Wednesday 15th July 2026 @ 18:00 hrs
Dingy Sailing & BBQ
Paxton Lakes Sailing Club, Little Paxton, PE19 6EY
This promises to be the usual happy and most enjoyable BOSG evening. Boats can be sailed, you will probably be able to watch swimmers in the lake, and cook on the BBQ provided, — all in good company. Just come along, relax and enjoy,
BOSG, SOCA, NOSCA Members, Partners, their Children & Partners and Grandchildren are all very welcome – there is no requirement to sail if you don’t want to.
Sailing boats ready to go and a fired up BBQ will be provided Free – just bring your BBQ food and drink. A message to Bob helps to plan numbers.
Meetings are held at the RNA club in
Welwyn Garden City
The second Thursday of each month starting at 7:30pm
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