Upcoming & Past Events 2026
Upcoming & Past Events 2026
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November 2026
November 2026
Get ready for the Vice Commodore’s Cup - 08th November 2026
Join us for a fantastic day of dinghy sailing, sailing racing and competitive club racing in Hertfordshire. The Vice Commodore’s Cup is one of our club trophy races and a great opportunity for sailors of different experience levels to enjoy dinghy racing at Stanborough Lakes.
Our sailing club welcomes sailors looking for competitive sailing, recreational sailing, club racing and year-round dinghy sailing.
Who will win the Vice Commodore’s Cup 2026 !
🎄⛵ WGCSC Christmas Drinks & Nibbles! 🍷🎅
It's nearly that time of year again! We're planning a relaxed festive get-together for Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club members at The Mallard in Hatfield.
A great chance to catch up, enjoy a few drinks and nibbles, share some sailing stories and have a laugh away from the water !🥂
December 2026
December 2026
Christmas Pudding Race - 20th December 2026
Get ready for some festive fun on the water as WGCSC hosts its Christmas Pudding Race!
This isn't just about winning races – it's about getting into the Christmas spirit, having a laugh and enjoying some festive sailing with fellow club members!
🎅 Dress up your boat and crew! Whether you're Santa at the helm, an elf on the trapeze or sailing a dinghy covered in tinsel, we want to see your Christmas creativity!
Past Events 2026
Past Events 2026
WGCSC Games Evening – Saturday 17th October 2026
Plenty of laughs, friendly competition and some absolutely fantastic fish and chips!
It's evenings like these that remind us what our little sailing club is all about. Not just sailing, but bringing people together, building friendships and being part of a wonderful local community.
A big thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a great evening!
Topper World Championship 2026
Earlier this summer, the Hailey boys represented the Club at the Topper World Championships in Quiberon, France.
Both performed brilliantly. Robin finished an impressive 45th out of 143 competitors, while Toby, at just 13 years old, had an outstanding championship, finishing 17th overall and recording a superb 2nd place in one of the races.
https://www.sail-world.com/news/298464/Topper-Worlds-at-St-Pierre-Quiberon-Days-1-and-2
Thursday Evening Social Sailing & Pizzas
Our latest Thursday Evening Social Sailing at Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club may not have gone quite to plan, but it still turned into a brilliant evening.
Unfortunately, the sailing had to be cancelled because of lightning — and with nobody particularly keen on having a shocking experience on the water, we decided staying ashore was the sensible option!
That didn’t stop the evening though. More than 20 sailors still joined us for a relaxed and enjoyable social night, with plenty of laughs, conversation and lots and lots of sailing stories — although we suspect a few of them may have become slightly taller as the evening went on!
The Thursday evening socials are all about bringing members together, giving newer sailors the chance to meet others and creating a friendly community around the club.
Normally, the evenings provide an opportunity to get out on the water, build confidence and enjoy some relaxed sailing without the pressure of racing.
This time the weather won — but the social certainly didn’t disappoint.
A great turnout, a great atmosphere and another reminder that Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club is about much more than just what happens on the water.
Welwyn Garden City Open Day 2026
Welwyn Garden City Open Day 2026
Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club enjoyed a fantastic day at the Howard Centre, where club members came together to promote sailing and welcome new faces to the club.
Thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of our volunteers, the event attracted lots of interest from local shoppers and resulted in several new members joining. It was a great opportunity to showcase our friendly club, affordable membership, and the fantastic sailing available at Stanborough Lakes.
A huge thank you to everyone who gave up their time to support the event. Your passion and commitment helped make it a great success, and we look forward to welcoming even more new members to the club in the future.
Rescue Boat Refresher
A number of Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club members recently took part in an RYA Safety Boat Refresher course delivered by the fantastic team at Better Stanborough Park Water Sports Centre.
The refresher gave our safety boat crews the opportunity to update their rescue techniques, towing skills and on-the-water procedures, ensuring they remain confident and ready to provide safe, effective support during club racing, training and social sailing sessions. The RYA Safety Boat qualification is designed for those providing safety cover for dinghies and other small craft, making it an essential skill for any active sailing club.
A huge thank you to the Better instructors for an enjoyable and professional course, and well done to all of our members who took part. Keeping our rescue crews' skills current helps ensure everyone at WGCSC can continue to enjoy safe and fun sailing throughout the season.
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