BROXBOURNE http://www.broxbournesailingclub.co.uk
Location: Broxbourne S.C. is easily reached from North London by turning off the A10 at Hoddesdon and taking the road to Nazeing, past Dobbs Weir. The club is just south of Harlow New Town, with easy access to the M11 and M25.
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Water: The lake has approximately 70 acres of sailable water, which is roughly a figure of eight in shape. There are 10 fixed marks and normally there are Committee Boat starts and good beats can always be found. The few shallows are clearly marked and the courses are laid so that the shallows are outside the racing area.
Surroundings: The surrounding land is part of the Lea Valley Regional Park plan, and the landscape accordingly pleasant, with just a few trees to give some occasional interesting wind shifts.
Facilities: A clubhouse with adjacent changing rooms with showers and toilets. In the clubhouse there is a comfortable viewing area with bar. Hot and cold snacks are available when sailing is taking place.
Launching: Probably the easiest dry sailing facilities anywhere with an electric jib crane adjacent to both the FF compound and to the hard and mooring pontoon.
Racing: March through to end of January. 2 races each Sunday in the spring, 3 in summer, 2 in autumn and 1 in winter. Class racing throughout except in Winter Handicap Series. Wednesday evening friendly racing during summer.
General: There is a good off the water programme, including socials, lectures and race coaching.
