Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question about our club that isn't answered here, please contact us by email at enquiries@hicklingbroad.com and we'll get back to you.


> Do I have to be a club member to sail on Hickling Broad?

Anyone can sail on Hickling Broad provided that they first obtain a Broads Authority Registration Mark. However, to sail from the club using our facilities you have to either be a member or be signed in as a guest of a current member.

> Can I leave my boat on the boat park all year round?

Yes, providing that you pay the relevant berthing fees, which this year are £40 for the main season and £40 for the winter season.

> What dinghy classes do you sail on Hickling Broad?

Most classes sail on the Broad including Wayfarer, Laser, Splash, Leader, Solo, Punt, Wanderer, 420, Enterprise, Phantom, Bittern, Fireball, GP14, Topper, Optimist etc. See our boat guide for more information on some of these classes.

> Do you have a racing programme specific to dinghy classes?

Racing is mainly AllComer but in the spring and summer regattas there are Solo, Laser, Norfolk Punt and Slipstream class starts.

> Do I need to know how to sail before joining the club?

It is usual to have done some sailing, perhaps a short course, first at an approved sailing school, or to have had some experience.

> Can I bring guests along to the club to watch whilst I sail?

Yes, you can sign in guests, a maximum of three at a time and no more than six times a year for the same person.

> Does the club have a car park?

Yes. This can usually meet demand. If we have a very large turnout for a regatta or open meeting, we may arrange and advertise overspill parking. Please do not park on the Pleasure Boat Inn car park next door. This unfairly takes up the pub's customer parking places.

> Do you do family memberships?

Family memberships include two adults living at the same address and all children of those adults under the age of 12. We encourage family memberships.

> Do you run training days to help improve my sailing skills?

Yes, both adult and junior training sessions are held at the club.

> Do you have rescue boats out on the broad during sailing days?

Rescue boats are always available during organised club events, which include Sundays and Wednesday evening sailing.

> Do you have a boat park where I can leave my boat and how much does that cost?

We have a large dinghy park . The costs are £40 for the main season March to November) and £40 for the winter season, providing spaces are available.

> If I don't want to race can I still be a member?

Yes, many of our members choose not to race, but enjoy cruising.

> How do I join Hickling Broad Sailing Club?

Apply to the secretary via the website. You will have an introductory chat with two members of the committee and will have to be proposed to the committee.

> What is the annual cost for a single member?

£55 per year subscription.

> Does the club organise social events throughout the year?

Yes, we run social events in Spring, Summer and Autumn.

> Does the club produce a newsletter / have an email update service?

Yes. The newsletter 'Broadsheet' is published four times a year and members receive regular e-mails when there is need to communicate.

> Can you provide me with directions to get to Hickling Broad Sailing Club?

There are directions on the Website - see the 'directions' page.

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