Welcome
Filey Sailing Club is situated to the north of Filey town nestling on the cliffs at the edge of The North Sea.Filey Bay is protected by a large natural outcrop of land called The Brigg which serves as a barrier to the heavy seas and swells from the North to almost Westerley winds.
The Club hosts regular racing for sailing dinghies of all classes. It also has a thriving social calendar for sailiors and non-sailors alike.
For novices or those with a casual interest in dinghy sailing the club is a Royal Yachting Association recognised traing centre where courses can be taken to learn the various different facets of water borne activities.
During July each year the club hosts its annual Regatta which sees up to 150 boats from all over the country competing in a series of races over two days. This is a spectacular sight for sailors an land lubbers alike and sees the town of Filey humming with excitement.
Craftinsure Filey Regatta 2009
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Please note, this event IS TAKING PLACE. Rumours circulating that there has been flooding at the club are INCORRECT
Notice of race and entry forms now available below
Filey SC are pleased to announce that this years Regatta has acquired a main sponsor for 2009. UK leading online dinghy insurer Craftinsure.com have agreed to sponsor this popular 2 day event. Filey Regatta has become a firm favourite in the Northern circuit and is arguably the best northern sea venue attracting entries approaching 200 boats competing on 2 separate courses in the wide expanse of Filey bay. All classes of dinghy and catamarans are welcome, 6 boats constitute fleet status and as well as a well run regatta you are assured of a friendly Yorkshire welcome.
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News
Come and Try it 2009
2009 Social Events
2009 Social Calendar now on the website.Check it out.
Photos of new deck
Craftinsure Filey Regatta 2009
Dates for the Craftinsure Filey Regatta 2009 are Saturday and Sunday 18th & 19th July 2009Interested competitors/classes can register their interest by contacting the Commodore
Club Race Officer Course
Hosted by long time (race) veteran Peter Crooks to explain race management techniques for club racing. All members should attend. Saturday 18th April 2009
Come and try It Day. A huge success, with over thirty visitors taking taster sessions in Dinghies, Catamarans and Kayaks. The hot and sunny weather made the event a day to remember for all those taking part. Check out the photos in the gallery.
28th March
Fitting Out Dinner. It was really nice to see so many members, old and new enjoying the evening, talking about this season’s forthcoming events and challenges. The relaxed format of the event seems to work for all, no speeches to be made or listened to and the Buccaneer now some beers from The East Coast Brewery, brewed in Filey!
Report on Social reports page.
21st March
Report on Social reports page.
Geocache Walk. Report on Social reports page.
22nd February
Coastguard visit. Report on Social reports page.
9th February
The new decking project takes a major leap forward! After a number of years of problems with design, manufacture and implementation the decking project is now set to be completed within a few weeks. A group of dedicated club heroes ignored the sub zero temperatures and the treasurer's bad jokes this saturday to push the project forward. All the materials were delivered, stored and work commenced on making the superstructure rigid and ready for the next phase to be completed in two weeks.
Some photos of the progress can be seen here.
Phase 2 Photos here.
8th February
Some photos of the progress can be seen here.
Phase 2 Photos here.
10 adults, 2 young men, and Jess met at Burton Agnes Hall. Very sunny but cold day. You kept warm by walking fast, did a 5 ish mile walk on country lanes on a figure of eight route around Burton Agnes Hall and village. Good company, many interesting conversations and we all agreed we couldn't wait to get back to Filey for a sail in March/April. We had a good view of a group of 4 deer in the middle of a ploughed field and we got a good view of the 'snowdrops' in the grounds of the hall (without paying) as the route we took wlked us past the perimeter of the grounds. The very cold weather we have experienced this winter meant the snowdrops are a little later this year.
We walked at a steady pace for almost 2 hours, finishing up at the hall whereby we went into the cafe and had food and drink.
We walked at a steady pace for almost 2 hours, finishing up at the hall whereby we went into the cafe and had food and drink.
Members of FSC are required to
How to find us
Filey Sailing Club is nestled in the north west corner of Filey Bay, half a mile north of the town of Filey.View Larger Map
Access to the club is via the beach or through Filey Country Car Park. Vehicular access is only possible via the Country Park.
Pay and display parking is available in the Country Park. Parking is not possible at the club itself.
Further locational information can be found here.
Clubhouse Tel. 01723 512529
2009 Filey Regatta Sponsored by
2009 Programme
Sun 28 June -
2nd Series 8,
2nd Series 9,
GH 8/Veterans,
2nd Series 10
Sat 4 July -
N Yorks Scouts,
Free sailing
(safety cover),
[Birkett Weekend]
Sun 5 July -
N Yorks Scouts,
Free sailing
(safety cover),
[Birkett Weekend]
Sun 12 July -
2nd Series 11,
GH 9,
Novice 2 / Jnr 2,
2nd Series 12
Sat 18 July -
Craftinsure Filey Regatta
Sun 19 July -
Craftinsure Filey Regatta
Sun 26 July -
Johnson/Barton 1,
J/B 2,
J/B 3,
J/B 4
1-4 Aug -
Kestrel 2009 Nationals
1-2 Aug -
Vortex
Open Meeting
Sun 9 Aug -
3rd Series 1,
GH 10,
Novice 3 / Jnr 3, GH11,
3rd Series 2
Sun 16 Aug -
3rd Series 3,
GH 12,
Novice 4 / Jnr 4, 3rd Series 4,
3rd Series 5
Sun 30 Aug -
No racing
Free sailing
(safety cover)
Sun 6 Sep -
3rd Series 6,
Novice 5 / Jnr 5,
GH 13,
3rd Series 7
Sat 12 Sept -
Bell Buoy
Pursuit
Race
Sun 13 Sept -
Improver Cruise
Day
Sun 20 Sept -
3rd Series 8,
Novice6 / Jnr 6,
GH 14,
3rd Series 9
Sun 27 Sept -
3rd Series 10,
King George Shield,
GH 15
Sun 4 Oct -
3rd Series 11,
Gen Handicap 16,
3rd Series 12
Sun 11 Oct -
3rd Series 13,
Pot Luck Trophy,
3rd Series 14
Sun 18 Oct -
John Smiths,
Gallon 1,
John Smiths Gallon 2,
John Smiths Gallon 3
Learn to sail at Filey Sailing Club
Royal Yachting Association
Full details of the courses due to run this year can be found via the Training menu. All courses are taught by fully qualified instructors and the price of the course includes a full annual membership to Filey Sailing Club which in its self is worth £110. In addition to this, once qualified you have access to our fleet of club owned dinghies until you purchase your own boat.
So if you think you would like to have a go at dinghy sailing then taking one of our qualified training courses is and excellent cost effective introduction to this exhilerating and dynamic sport.
For further details check out the Training web pages or contact our leading instructor Peter Crooks.
The majority of the rich and colourful images on this website are courtesy of Roger Nunn