OK Eastern Championship (Open Event)
Herne Bay Sailing Club
We are returning to Herne Bay in 2025, after a very successful Nationals there in 2022. Those who were there know what a wonderful welcome the club gave us.
The club is easily accessed from major road networks the address and W3W are:
Beacon Hill, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6BA
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Email : enquiries@hernebaysailingclub.co.uk
Sailing
Launching from the club slipway, sailing takes place in full view of the clubhouse. Club members will assist in launch and recovery as required. Sailing conditions depend on wind direction, South-Westerly conditions have flatter water but more gusty, North-Easterly favour strong winds but high waves.
Club Facilities
HBSC will provide a fully catered Galley and Bar, changing facilities, disabled access, boat parking, motor home parking (see below) and assistance from club members for boat launching and recovery.
Accommodation
There is a good range of options in the area for AirBnB, Premier Inn/Travelodge and hotel accommodation etc. Our meeting is high season so it would be wise to book early.
Motor homes can be parked on the foreshore (the road to the clubhouse) subject to notifying the club in advance. Look out for more details in due course.
Parking
There are a range of car parks in the town. Parking for cars at the club is not permitted please drop your boat and trailer off on arrival and take your car off to park it.
Social Events
On Saturday evening HBSC have invited a musician to entertain from 8pm.
The club is catering for the event throughout the weekend including a bookable meal on Saturday evening.
The club bar will be manned throughout the weekend.
Other Stuff!
Bring your bike bike ride towards Margate or Whitstable along the prom. Or follow one of the many country bike trails.
Herne Bay Seaside Museum The Seaside Museum Herne Bay Herne Bay's local museum, run by volunteers
The Pier and amusements along the front at Herne Bay
Bus ride into Canterbury Canterbury Bus Routes, Tickets & Times | Stagecoach
Walk to Reculver, and nice coffee shop next to it at Reculver Country Park Reculver HatHats Coffee Company or the Ethelbert pub.
Local swimming pool (link) Swimming | Active Life Ltd
Cinema (kavanah) Kavanagh Cinema | Home
Local Towns of Interest:
Whitstable Visit Whitstable and Kent - Whitstable
Faversham Visit Faversham Official Tourism Website - Managed by Faversham Town Council - Visit Swale
Canterbury Visit Canterbury - Visit Canterbury
For those who like shopping: Ashford Designer Outlet | Up to 60% less | McArthurGlen and Bluewater Shopping Centre and Canterbury.
Last updated 10:58am on 9 May 2025