Watersports Centre

Established in 2011, the new Brightlingsea Watersports & Yacht Club (BWYC) will cater for beginners, enthusiasts and experienced sailors, providing affordable watersports, training and waterfront facilities.

It aims to offer a range of activities including yachting, dinghy sailing, kayaking, rowing and windsurfing. Keen to encourage newcomers to the water, the club also plans to offer taster sessions and coaching schemes.  The club has a range of membership options suited to University students and staff, as well as the local community. 

Background

The University of Essex has owned a water sports facility at Brightlingsea since the 1960s.  Comprising a clubhouse and boatyard, they have been underused in recent years. 

In February 2011, the University agreed to the creation of a new charitable trust, in order to restore these facilities to benefit not only its students and staff, but also the local community.  This trust will be responsible for the new Brightlingsea Watersports & Yacht Club whose home will be the University’s water sport facility on Brightlingsea waterside.

Find out more

In the first instance, please contact the club direct via www.bwyc.co.uk or call 07974 927211. There is a wide range of information available via the website including upcoming events, courses and crewing opportunities.