{"id":1394,"date":"2026-03-08T08:09:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T08:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camsailingclub.org.uk\/?page_id=1394"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:28:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:28:55","slug":"grounds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.camsailingclub.org.uk\/index.php\/grounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Grounds"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u00a0 Cam sailing club grounds<\/span><\/strong><\/div>
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\u00a0Cam Sailing Club\u2019s grounds sit along a long, scenic stretch of the River Cam and include lawns, moorings, slipways, camping areas, and storage sheds.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0It\u2019s one of the most attractive riverside sailing sites near Cambridge, offering nearly 400 yards of river frontage and plenty of space for dinghies, cruisers,\u00a0 \u00a0and members to relax.\u00a0<\/div>
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\u00a0 Overview of the Grounds<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
– Location: Clayhithe Rd, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9HZ \u00a0<\/div>
– Setting: Riverside lawns running alongside the Cam \u00a0<\/div>
– Frontage: Nearly 400 yards of riverbank \u00a0\u00a0<\/div>
– Use: Sailing, mooring, camping, social events, and riverside leisure<\/div>
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\u00a0 Sailing & Mooring Areas<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
– Large dinghy park next to the riverbank \u00a0<\/div>
– Two slipways for dinghy launching \u00a0<\/div>
– Cruiser moorings along the bank \u00a0<\/div>
– Dedicated cruiser slipway in a sheltered side channel (no current) for easier recovery \u00a0\u00a0<\/div>
– Mooring rings and rubber fenders along the bank for temporary tie\u2011ups<\/div>
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\ud83c\udfd5\ufe0f Camping & Member Use<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
– Members often camp, use caravans, or stay in chalets during summer \u00a0<\/div>
– A small community often forms on weekends and school holidays \u00a0<\/div>
– The lawns provide plenty of space for relaxing and watching river traffic\u00a0<\/div>
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\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Sheds & Storage<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
– Sail loft and repair sheds behind the dinghy park \u00a0<\/div>
– Winter storage for vulnerable dinghies \u00a0<\/div>
– Ongoing grounds management includes identifying unclaimed items and maintaining hedgerows, riverbank, and sheds\u00a0<\/div>
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\ud83c\udfe0 Clubhouse (Adjacent to the Grounds)<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
\u00a0 While not strictly \u201cgrounds,\u201d the clubhouse supports the outdoor space with:<\/div>
– Changing rooms & showers \u00a0<\/div>
– Kitchen area \u00a0<\/div>
– Large clubroom \u00a0<\/div>
– Veranda overlooking the river<\/div>
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If you\u2019re thinking about volunteering for grounds work at Cam Sailing Club<\/strong><\/span>, that\u2019s 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.<\/div>
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Here\u2019s what grounds\u2011work volunteering typically looks like at Cam Sailing Club:<\/div>
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\ud83c\udf3f What Grounds Volunteers Usually Do<\/div>
– General maintenance \u2014 mowing, trimming, clearing pathways \u00a0<\/div>
– Boat park upkeep \u2014 tidying spaces, checking tie\u2011downs, clearing debris \u00a0<\/div>
– Slipway and riverbank care \u2014 removing algae, keeping access safe \u00a0<\/div>
– Clubhouse surroundings \u2014 weeding, sweeping, small repairs \u00a0<\/div>
– Seasonal prep \u2014 getting the site ready for regattas or winter lay\u2011up \u00a0<\/div>
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\ud83d\udca1 Why it\u2019s worth doing<\/div>
– You meet other members in a relaxed, hands\u2011on setting \u00a0<\/div>
– It\u2019s a quick way to feel part of the community \u00a0<\/div>
– The club often provides tea, biscuits, and good banter \u00a0<\/div>
– You directly improve the place you sail from \u00a0<\/div>
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\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f How to get involved<\/div>
\u00a0 Cam Sailing Club has:<\/div>
– Scheduled work parties (often spring and autumn) \u00a0<\/div>
– Ad\u2011hoc volunteer days announced by email or on the noticeboard \u00a0<\/div>
– Task lists where members can pick a job and do it when convenient \u00a0<\/div>
Please contact the Rear Commodore<\/a> for more details<\/strong><\/div>
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