About Us

Warsash Sailing Club was founded in 1957 as a member run club. It is situated at the mouth of the River Hamble with easy access by water and road. The original clubhouse was built in 1960 over disused lobster pounds and is known as Lobster Quay, hence the clubs distinctive lobster burgee. The second and now main clubhouse, Shore House, formerly the Royal Thames Yacht Club, was purchased in 1980 and has since been extended and improved twice, in 1994 and 2024, with a viewing balcony, large meeting hall, two bars and a fully catered galley. It has fabulous views of the water borne activities and houses our administration and social facilities.

The Lobster Quay clubhouse was rebuilt in 2005 with enhanced changing, showers and teaching facilities. It enjoys the benefit of all tide pontoon launching for dinghies and tenders.

Both sites have spaces for dinghies and tenders and Shore House can accommodate trailered cruisers and sportsboats.

The club is an RYA accredited training centre and RYA British Youth Sailing recognised club. With around 1500 members WSC continues to retain a friendly and self-help character. WSC has a very active youth sailing section and we run regular training sessions and other activities throughout the year for young members from 6 years of age.

The success of WSC is due to its balanced membership and activities, with members cruising and racing in boats from dinghies to the largest blue water yachts.