Cam sailing club grounds
Cam Sailing Club’s grounds sit along a long, scenic stretch of the River Cam and include lawns, moorings, slipways, camping areas, and storage sheds. It’s one of the most attractive riverside sailing sites near Cambridge, offering nearly 400 yards of river frontage and plenty of space for dinghies, cruisers, and members to relax.
Overview of the Grounds
– Location: Clayhithe Rd, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9HZ
– Setting: Riverside lawns running alongside the Cam
– Frontage: Nearly 400 yards of riverbank
– Use: Sailing, mooring, camping, social events, and riverside leisure
Sailing & Mooring Areas
– Large dinghy park next to the riverbank
– Two slipways for dinghy launching
– Cruiser moorings along the bank
– Dedicated cruiser slipway in a sheltered side channel (no current) for easier recovery
– Mooring rings and rubber fenders along the bank for temporary tie‑ups
🏕️ Camping & Member Use
– Members often camp, use caravans, or stay in chalets during summer
– A small community often forms on weekends and school holidays
– The lawns provide plenty of space for relaxing and watching river traffic
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🛠️ Sheds & Storage
– Sail loft and repair sheds behind the dinghy park
– Winter storage for vulnerable dinghies
– Ongoing grounds management includes identifying unclaimed items and maintaining hedgerows, riverbank, and sheds
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🏠 Clubhouse (Adjacent to the Grounds)
While not strictly “grounds,” the clubhouse supports the outdoor space with:
– Changing rooms & showers
– Kitchen area
– Large clubroom
– Veranda overlooking the river
If you’re thinking about volunteering for grounds work at Cam Sailing Club, that’s a great way to get involved. Clubs like Cam rely heavily on members pitching in, and the grounds team is usually at the heart of keeping the place welcoming, safe, and functional.
Here’s what grounds‑work volunteering typically looks like at Cam Sailing Club:
🌿 What Grounds Volunteers Usually Do
– General maintenance — mowing, trimming, clearing pathways
– Boat park upkeep — tidying spaces, checking tie‑downs, clearing debris
– Slipway and riverbank care — removing algae, keeping access safe
– Clubhouse surroundings — weeding, sweeping, small repairs
– Seasonal prep — getting the site ready for regattas or winter lay‑up
💡 Why it’s worth doing
– You meet other members in a relaxed, hands‑on setting
– It’s a quick way to feel part of the community
– The club often provides tea, biscuits, and good banter
– You directly improve the place you sail from
🛠️ How to get involved
Cam Sailing Club has:
– Scheduled work parties (often spring and autumn)
– Ad‑hoc volunteer days announced by email or on the noticeboard
– Task lists where members can pick a job and do it when convenient
Please contact the Rear Commodore for more details
Some pictures of the wildlife seen around our grounds
