We pride ourselves on being "The Friendly Club". Some people might think that we don't take sailing and racing very seriously - and they're right, we don't! But we do have a good time. Laughter is the main ingredient, followed closely by food. 

Through the summer months, we meet to sail on a Wednesday night. Afterwards we join together for supper, which members take it in turns to provide - ranging from jacket potatoes to gastronomic feasts.  Our new home at Underbank may present a few challenges on the catering front but enthusiasm and ingenuity will soon overcome them.

During the year there are numerous other events, usually including food and a raffle. Among these are many with rather grand-sounding, traditional titles. But we don't do 'Grand!' -

Fitting Out Supper
It's usually pie & pea supper and a quiz. Held at the Club House or similar, it's one of the first social events of the season. A good chance to catch up with all the people we haven't seen for a month or two over the 'closed' season.

Regatta
One of the two 'big' events of the year but Henly it isn't!
Light-hearted sailing fun like an Anagram Race, a Team Relay and a Sailing Backwards Race. Plus a big blow-out lunch, of course.

BBQ's
Speaks for itself. After sailing on the occasional Sunday or a Bank Holiday Monday. Sometimes fully-catered, sometimes bring your own food to cook on a communal fire and something to share with others.

Summer Camp-Out
Food of course, possibly a BBQ. Then music, dancing, conversation and good times. Bring a tent and stay-over. Wake up by the water side, ready for sailing. It doesn't get any better! 

Laying Up Supper
The other 'big' event, this one at the end of the season. Our closest approach to a posh event. We've used various venues for a proper sit-down meal, usually in a private room. Followed by a short speech or two and prize giving.

Theatre Going
A group of club members have taken out Square Circle Membership with Sheffield Theatres. Group bookings at preferential rates and a discount at the bar help make a good night out with friends even better. There's always room for more people to join in.

And if you can't sail on a Wednesday Night because it's too dark, what could you do instead?
One option would be to meet friends in a pub for a drink or two, a chat and a laugh. So that's what we do on two or three evenings each month. And it doesn't hurt  to keep in touch during the long, cold, non-sailing, winter time.

So if good company, friendly people, a relaxed atmosphere and some social life sound appealing then South Yorkshire may be the Sailing Club for you.