Hickling Broad Sailing Club, Norfolk, UK

Welcome to the Hickling Broad Sailing Club.

Young or old, experienced racer or complete novice the club has much to offer, from a friendly helping hand to get you started to a full programme for the racing enthusiast. We also offer five training days per season for both junior and adult members of all abilities. The juniors also getting a very popular race training day.

And what a setting! The safe non-tidal waters of Hickling Broad, fringed with reed beds, is part of an ecologically unique and scenic national nature reserve, abundant with rare wildlife, including bitterns, swallowtail butterflies and protected plants. The reserve forms part of the wider Broads National Park, much of which is accessible to the cruising enthusiast.

There is nearly always a good wind on Hickling Broad, and when the sea breeze kicks in on a balmy summer afternoon, Hickling sailors will still be enjoying themselves when more inland clubs have abandoned activities.

great sailing at Hickling, thanks to the Broads Authority for allowing us to use this picture

Club boats are available during organised club events if you do not have your own or would like to try something different. If you would like advice on buying a boat then many of the clubs members have many years experience that they are only to willing to pass on. Whether you simply want to 'potter around' in this lovely environment, get involved with the racing or play an active role in the running of the club and its social programme, you will be made most welcome.

Your safety is taken very seriously at the club and all racing and training activities are accompanied by at least one rescue boat. All members are encouraged to wear buoyancy aids and it is mandatory for the under 12's whilst on the club site.

Most importantly, the club is run by its members for its members, so everyone becomes an important part of the club. We encourage you to share your thoughts and ideas with the committee directly. To keep you informed about club racing, social events and other activities members receive a quarterly 'Broadsheet' newsletter and together with regular website updates you should never miss a thing.

The Clubhouse

The HBSC clubhouse is a thatched two storey building situated on lawned water frontage.
Members are encouraged to make full use of the clubhouse facilities including:

>	A professionally franchised galley - serving a choice of hot meals, snacks and drinks at all times during organised activities
>	Male and female changing facilities with hot showers, toilets open all day throughout the season
>	Private on site car park
>	Dinghy park close to water's edge
>	Good slipways and quayside mooring
>	Sail loft and storage

Sailing Programme

We've always got a packed programme with something for everybody.

Click here to view the H.B.S.C Programme

Making Passage

Excellent and rewarding day sailing or extended cruising from Hickling...

Horsey mere	3 miles
West Somerton	4 miles
Potter Heigham	5 miles
Acle Bridge	11 miles
Gt. Yarmouth	22 miles
Norway	459 miles!

Hickling Broad Sailing Club is a member of the Royal Yachting Association and is affiliated to the Norfolk and Suffolk Boating Association. For general information about sailing visit the RYA's site at: