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 20th February 2026
NEXT MEETINGS and EVENTS :-
Thursday 12th March 2026 @ 7:30pm
Royal Naval Association W G City
SOCA 2026 AGM
This will include the Commodores Report and presentation of trophies plus appointment/election of the new flag officers. This will be conducted in person and on ZOOM. New blood on the committee is always welcome so please volunteer if you have an interest in keeping the club going. You can be co-opted anytime during the year,
Thursday 19th April 2026 @ 7:30pm
Royal Naval Association W G City
Eight Years Sailing the West Coast of France
Anchoring-in-the-Vilaine-River.
Since 2017, Paul Bragg and his wife Elaine have been steadily exploring the west coast of France and northern Spain — and this year marks their ninth season cruising this remarkable region.
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In this engaging and personal talk, Paul and Elaine explain why this coastline is so easy to fall in love with and so hard to leave. Drawing on years of first-hand experience, they share what keeps pulling them back season after season.
Is it the reliable sailing weather?
The long sandy beaches and beautiful islands?
The welcoming harbours, relaxed pace of life, and unforgettable food and wine?
As you’ll discover, it’s all of those things — and much more.
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Whether you’re an experienced sailor planning future cruising, or simply curious about what makes this part of the world so special, this talk offers inspiration, insight, and a genuine taste of life afloat on one of Europe’s most rewarding cruising grounds.
Come along, be inspired, and see why this coast captures hearts — and rarely lets go.
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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