We welcome new members:

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 5^th September 2026

NEXT MEETINGS and EVENTS

Thursday  10th September 2026 @7:30pm
@ RNA Welwyn Garden  CIty
Join us for a Greek sailing adventure

Peloponnese coast to the Saronic islands

with Stewart, Tanya & Terry

Visitors are welcome 

 

 

Stewart, Tanya and Terry will be sharing stories and photos from their May 2026 SailingHolidays.com Saronic flotilla.

 

Along with fellow crew members Richard, Norma and newbie sailor Mark they boarded the Beneteau 45 Nafsika for a memorable two weeks of sailing and exploration.

 

At the last minute the itinerary had been changed to include the Peloponnese, setting off from Kalamata, on to Koroni, followed by several longer passages across the gulfs of Messinia and Laconia. The new course now included the added bonus of a visit to the spectacular historic town of Monemvasia before heading towards the Saronic.

Join us on Thursday to discover the delights of cruising the dramatic coastline, beautiful islands and historic harbours of this stunning part of Greece.

We look forward to seeing you there.

 

Thursday 8th October 2026 @ 7:30pm
@ RNA Welwyn Garden  CIty
Sailing in Sicily Terry Branston

A talk by Terry about his experiences of sailing around Sicily.

Saturday 7th November 2026 @ 1:00pm
SOCA Laying Up Lunch.
At  Cowper Arms Digswell,
near Welwyn North Station.

Details to follow

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