{"id":15,"date":"2019-03-31T14:37:40","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T13:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.socasailing.org.uk\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-06-12T11:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:02:55","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.socasailing.org.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to SOCA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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SOCA Sailing<\/strong> is an active club with members from Hertfordshire<\/strong>, Bedfordshire<\/strong>, Essex<\/strong> and surrounding areas. We also have members from Norfolk<\/strong> and Hampshire<\/strong>. Our members range from beginners to round-the-world sailors, with a number being boat owners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We welcome new members<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Membership<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at the programme of events<\/a> <\/strong>we hold and why not join us at one of our monthly meetings? Your first two visits are free to attend as a visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


SOCA <\/strong>is a RYA<\/strong> affiliated Sailing Club. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SOCA is affiliated to the Royal Yacht Association<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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We meet in Welwyn Garden City<\/strong>, Hertfordshire. Our members mainly sail the East Coast<\/strong> (Essex and Suffolk<\/strong>) and the South Coast<\/strong> (Hampshire<\/strong>), however some sail in France, Spain<\/strong> and other foreign locations . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get a feel for our association please join our Facebook group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website Last Modified 12<\/span><\/strong>th<\/sup> June 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEXT MEETINGS and EVENTS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday 3rd July at 6:00pm
<\/span><\/strong>An Air Experience Gliding evening.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"The Cambridge Gliding Club<\/strong><\/a>, Gransden Lodge Airfield, Longstowe Rd, Little Gransden, Sandy on the B1046 Longstowe to Little Gransden Rd SG19 3EB<\/strong>.
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 \u00a342.00, subsequent flights \u00a323.50. 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday <\/em><\/strong>9th Jul<\/em><\/strong>y 202<\/strong><\/em>6\u00a0<\/strong>@ 7:30pm
<\/strong>Royal Naval Association W G City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sabbatical drinks <\/strong>at RNA W G City or Wrecks of Malta <\/strong>presentation by Tanya and Stewart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday 15th July 2026\u00a0 @ <\/strong>18:00 hrs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dingy Sailing & BBQ<\/strong><\/span>
Paxton Lakes Sailing Club, Little Paxton, PE19 6EY<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\"\"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<\/strong>, Partners, their Children & Partners and Grandchildren are all very welcome – there is no requirement to sail if you don\u2019t want to.
Sailing boats ready to go and a fired up BBQ will be provided Free \u2013 just bring your BBQ food and drink. A message to Bob helps to plan numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held at the RNA club<\/a> in
Welwyn Garden City
The second Thursday of each month starting at 7:30pm<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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