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The Solway Yacht Club offers a cordial invitation to visiting sailors.
The Solway Yacht Club offers drying out pontoon berths for approximately 6 yachts at £20 per night payable at the Mariner Hotel at the head of the pier.
However, Kippford is not really a suitable berthing area for Fin Keelers as there are no deep water moorings. Additionally, the Club ask fin keelers not to 'tie up' onto the pontoons as they put too much pressure on the structure and cause damage.
Temporary Membership
Please visit our membership site at http://webcollect.org.uk/syc to apply for a temporary membership or email
Both Cruiser and Dinghy visitors can have access to the Clubhouse for showers and toilets. WiFi is available in the Clubhouse free. The WiFi is with BT so a BT Open Zone is available for BT Broadband customers. Ask the Hon Sec for the pass codes for the Clubhouse and WiFi when you book. There are water and electricity points on the pier and pontoons.
We can sail to and from the pontoons and slipway between 2.5 to 3 hours each side of high tide.
Kippford Area
A bus service calls at the village and stops at the shelter in the village.
The Kippford Caravan Park (up the hill on the way out of the village) provides a seasonal shop with a wide range of fresh foods, newspapers etc. It also has cycle hire.
Adjacent to the Caravan Park is a Golf Course which welcomes visitors.
Kippford has two hostelries, the Anchor and the Mariner both of which do bar meals. The Mariner also has rooms available.
There are some spectacular walks from the village and the Jubilee Path between Kippford to Rockcliffe is publicised as one of Scotland's best. There is the Rockcliffe Gallery in the Barons Craig Hotel and a tea shop in Rockcliffe, on the left, just where the road leaves the village.
The path along the shore from Rockcliffe to Castle Point will not disappoint.
Solway Smuggling - during the 18th century the Solway was one of the most prolific smuggling areas in the country, particularly, with the independence of the Isle of Man and the numerous creeks, coves and caves, between Southerness and Fleet. Click the link on the title to take you a summary of smugglers tales.
Items of Interest
The Solway Yacht Club in the 50's and 60's The SYC when it was based in Rock Villa - kindly donated by Guy Mathison read on...
A history of Kippford
The Kippford Association has an interesting insight into the history of Kippford click here read on...
Smuggling Tales on the Urr Estuary
Solway Smuggling - during the 18th century click to read on...
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Free Members' WiFi at Clubhouse
The club offers free WiFi to all at the Club House.
The WiFi key required to join the network can be found on the members' area of the website or can be obtained from a committee member on request. We hope you will find the useful for checking your e-mail, news and weather forecasts whilst waiting for the tide!
Members' Only Information
By having a login to the website members' Area can access Committee Minutes, Sailing Committee minutes, the Club's Constitution and other member only information, which arises from time to time from submenus appearing in the main menu Club.
If you do not have a username and password for the website or have forgotten these please contact the member secretary.
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SYC Open Day
A welcoming introduction to sailing at SYC, our Open Day invites visitors of all ages to get out on the water, meet members, and experience the club’s friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re completely new or returning to the sport, it’s the perfect chance to discover what we offer.
Hestan Pursuit Race
One of the club’s most popular events, the Hestan Pursuit Race offers exciting handicap racing around Hestan Island. With staggered start times and a thrilling chase to the finish, it’s a fun and competitive day for sailors of all classes.
Kippford Week
The highlight of the summer season, Kippford Week combines a full programme of racing with a lively social calendar. Welcoming visiting sailors and spectators alike, it’s a fantastic week of competition, community, and coastal sailing.
ILCA & Finn Open / National 12 Open
These open meetings attract competitive fleets from across the region, showcasing high-quality racing in ILCA, Finn, and National 12 classes. A great opportunity for sailors to test their skills and for spectators to enjoy close, tactical racing.
Palnackie Pursuit
A unique and scenic pursuit race up the River Urr to Palnackie, this event blends navigation, tactics, and adventure. With changing conditions and a sociable atmosphere, it’s a firm favourite in the club calendar.
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Tidal Predictions at Hestan for next 7 days
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