Find below what we are currently planning for 2026

Programme page last Updated 15^th January 2026

Upcoming Events

Sea Survival Liferaft session

 

Names required so please book your FREE place at this event by email to:

commodore@socasailing.org.uk

 

We have arranged a Sea Survival Liferaft session at Hatfield Swim Centre in conjunction with Mid Herts Divers. This is an informal training event based on RNLI, BSAC and RYA safety advice ensuring members learn to use equipment before they are in any emergency situation.

 

8pm: Theory session covering pool safety briefing and essential sea survival principles.

 

9pm: 1 hour of practical training in the pool using liferafts and lifejackets.

Members are also invited to join us for drinks and social on Thursday 19th February @ 7:30pm at our committee meeting held at the RNA Welwyn Garden City. Country members can join via Zoom on request.

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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,

You can also click on the links below to find out what has happened in the previous few years.

2026 PROGRAMME

When	What	Details
Thursday 10th December 2026	Meeting / Competition	SOCA 2026 Photo Competition This was the annual nautical themed photo contest which included the opportunity for a pre-Christmas social. A selection from the entries will form the basis of a future year’s calendar.
Thursday 12th November 2026	Meeting/Presentation	Details to be confirmed
October/November 2026	Social Laying Up Lunch	SOCA Laying Up lunch. Details to be confirmed
Thursday 8th October 2025	Meeting/Presentation	Details to be confirmed
September 2026	Sailing	September Cruising In Company (CIC) Sailing Weekend (East Coast). Details to be finalised
Thursday 10th September 2026	Meeting/ Presentation	Details to be confirmed
Thursday 13th August 2026	Social	As is usual in the sailing season many members are away sailing taking advantage of the good weather. Therefore we intend to hold an informal drinks and chat at the RNA in Welwyn Garden City or at a members house. Details to be confirmed
Thursday 9th July 2026	Social	As is usual in the sailing season many members are away sailing taking advantage of the good weather. Therefore we intend to hold an informal drinks and chat at the RNA in Welwyn Garden City or at a members house. Details to be confirmed
May 2026	Sailing	May Sailing Weekend (East Coast). The East Coast rally, Details to be Arranged. Hopefully we will be joined by members from BOSG & NOSCA.
Thursday 14th May 2025	Meeting/ Presentation	Details to be confirmed
Thursday 9th April 2025	Meeting/ Presentation	Details to be confirmed
March/April 2026	Social	SOCA will hold 2026 Fitting Out lunch in March or April. Details to follow
Thursday 12th March 2026	AGM / Presentations	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,
Wednesday 11th February 2026	Training	A special Training Event on Sea Survival at Hatfield Swimming Pool Details to Follow
Thursday 8th January 2026	Meeting/ Presentation	ASailing the Norfolk Broads, Narrow Boating and more A talk by Dave Arnold Don’t miss the first talk of the year with Dave Arnold, who is staying afloat after the disposal of his East Coast boat Joint Affair.  The first half of the evening will focus on sailing a traditional Norfolk Broads yacht. Dave will then branch out into other forms of water transport, including life aboard a 66-foot narrowboat – covering his 2025 travels on the Coventry and Ashby canals, along with highlights from earlier trips.