News
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Success looks like .... SCSC's Open Morning on 11 July 2026!
South Cerney Sailing Club's 2026 Open Morning was very successful and supported by the whole Membership at our Club, either advertising the event or facilitating on the day - here are some highlights!!
Published 14:22 on 11 Jul 2026
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Rare 1950s speedboat returns to lake after 60 years
The Dowty Centenary Committee recently spent a lovely day at South Cerney Sailing Club to celebrate the anniversary of the Dowty Turbocraft Read more about it here .... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78k8r593m1o
Published 07:20 on 18 Jun 2026
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South Cerney young sailors have qualified to represent UK at the Cadet World Championships
Did you know that South Cerney young sailors have qualified to represent UK at the Cadet World Championships this summer! ? The Cadets are super excited for the adventure this summer and have organised a fun filled day fundraising, with delicious freshly made pizza , cocktails and mocktails and afternoon club racing. Meet our brilliant South Cerney travelling crew heading to the World Championships. They are a fleet full of character, camaraderie and
Published 15:31 on 15 Jun 2026
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SCSC Open Day - Saturday 11 July 2026; 1000 to 1200
Our 2026 Open day is scheduled for Saturday 11 July 2026, 1000 to 1200 where we invite prospective members to come along, have a sail or paddle on a SUP and consider joining our lovely safe, kind and active Club?
Published 11:22 on 28 May 2026
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RYA Impact Award to our Andy Hobkirk.
Congratulations to our own Andy Hobkirk for his award of an RYA Impact Award for the work he delivered in developing racing software for Club and Open series and races. Kudos to Rochelle too who must've played a role in Andy's success.
Published 14:09 on 26 Apr 2026
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Classic Cars to Visit SCSC on Tuesday 14 April
On Tuesday 14 April at 7pm the Swindon Classic Car Club are meeting at the club. Subject to the weather there will be a collection of classic British and European cars. All members are welcome to attend. Burgers and Sausage rolls will be avaliable from the galley and the bar will be open. So if you like classic cars why not pop along to the club and enjoy some stunning examples of
Published 14:38 on 1 Apr 2026
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We had a great 2026 Working Day
Many thanks to those giving our Club a spring clean ready for the 2026 sailing season! Selected highlights are here:
Published 14:52 on 14 Mar 2026
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2025 Commodore's Report
Here is a brief summary of SCSC Commodore's Report for 2025 ...
Published 14:07 on 18 Jan 2026
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2025's Successful SCSC Annual General Meeting
Jo, our outstanding Club Secretary delivered a succesful AGM on 7 Dec 25, helped by Nigel our Treasurer and Blair the Commodore. Many thanks to those attending and allowed us to be quorate. It took an enjoyable 25 minutes and ALL the chocolate biscuits were consumed. We say a grateful thanks and goodbye to: Nigel, our Treasurer Mac, our Duty Secretary Clive our Vice Commodore Tim our Cadet Squadron
Published 11:15 on 9 Dec 2025
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The Prize Giving Evening / Laying Up Supper is on 6th December, 19:00 - 23:00
The Prize Giving Evening / Laying Up Supper is on 6th December, 19:00 - 23:00 You are invited to attend the SCSC Prize Giving Evening and supper in the clubhouse. Numbers are limited but if you have finished 1st ,2nd, or 3rd in any series this year we would especially like to you to attend to receive your trophy/prize. Kean Gunton has once again volunteered to be our chef, and the menu
Published 10:24 on 25 Nov 2025
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2025 AGM - Notice & Agenda for Annual General Meeting
Please see information below for the club's AGM including Agenda and details of candidates standing for election. The AGM page will be available and the online polling will be opened on the club website on 15th November 2025. Notice & Agenda for Annual General Meeting You are invited to attend the Club's AGM to be held on Sunday 7th December 2025 at 14:00. The meeting will be both in person at
Published 15:12 on 13 Nov 2025
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Team SCSC at 54th Southport 24 Hour Race 12-14 September 2025
After last year's phenomenal 'under the radar' 10th place result at the 53rd Southport 24 Hour Race, Team SCSC arrived at West Lancs YC on Friday 12 September with high hopes of another Top 10 finish. New team members Bruce Harper, Al Sim, Bruce Ward and Oscar Ward had all been spotted getting some GP14 training in during the preceding weeks and refinements to the boat's spinnaker pole system promised incremental gains for the downwind
Published 14:20 on 13 Nov 2025