{"id":1611,"date":"2026-03-19T13:50:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camsailingclub.org.uk\/?page_id=1611"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:14:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:14:19","slug":"new-member-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.camsailingclub.org.uk\/index.php\/membership\/new-member-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Info for New Members"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Cam Sailing Club is a long\u2011established, family\u2011friendly sailing community based in Waterbeach, just north of Cambridge, offering training, racing, social events, and a welcoming atmosphere for beginners and experienced sailors alike.\u00a0<\/div>
\u00a0<\/div>
\"\u26f5\" About Cam Sailing Club<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
– Founded: 1899 \u00a0<\/div>
– Location: Clayhithe Road, Waterbeach, CB25 9HZ \u00a0<\/div>
– Type: Family\u2011friendly sailing club with training, racing, and social events \u00a0<\/div>
– Ideal for: Beginners, families, juniors, and experienced sailors.<\/div>
\u00a0<\/div>
\"\ud83e\udded\" New Member Information<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
\u00a0<\/div>
\"\u2b50\" What the Club Offers<\/div>
– Sailing tuition for all ages, including juniors (availability as per our sailing programme)\u00a0<\/div>
– Regular racing calendar throughout the season \u00a0<\/div>
– Clubhouse facilities and active social programme \u00a0<\/div>
– Camping on site for members \u00a0<\/div>
– Easy access by train (near Waterbeach station) and road<\/div>
– Lovely grounds on the bank of the River Cam<\/div>
– Club dinghies available to members<\/div>
– Access to the broader Great Ouse river networks<\/div>
– The club is run and managed by volunteers and encourages members to take part.<\/div>
– Volunteering for example, could be baking a cake for a social event, helping out with grounds working parties, assisting in the safety boat or race box.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/div>
\u00a0 Numerous other roles are available along with standing for one of the committees. Please speak to a committee member if interested.<\/div>
\u00a0<\/div>

We hope you\u2019ll make the most of your membership, and the opportunities it offers to enjoy a beautiful stretch of the River Cam that has been sailed by Club members for more than 125 years.<\/p>

Here is some brief guidance on what happens next, and information to get you started at the Club:<\/p>

The rule book<\/a> will arrive in your welcome pack, normally soon after the committee meeting following your application. Committee meetings are normally the last Friday of the month. If you\u2019ve any questions about the Club, or how to get sailing, that haven\u2019t been answered by information on our website or in the rulebook, then please do contact a member of the Committee or the Sailing\/Membership Secretaries.<\/p>

If you already have friends or family at the Club who are happy to act as your mentor then please ask for their help and guidance.<\/p>

A good way to meet new and established members is to come along to one of the Sunday socials or Wednesday evening leisure sailing sessions as scheduled in our programme<\/a>. A tasty BBQ and drink is normally available at a very reasonable cost. There is also the chance of catching a ride in a dinghy or one of half deckers and river cruisers.<\/p>

You are now welcome to access the Club grounds and facilities<\/a>. The gate code will be given upon joining and changes annually with the new code published in the annual Sailing Secretary letter. It also opens all of the sheds and the rear door of the clubhouse. Please don\u2019t share it with non-members, and remember to close all sheds and clubhouse if you\u2019re the last to leave the Club grounds.<\/p>

Members can use the Club boats<\/a> at no extra charge. Just sign the book in the clubhouse before taking a boat out, and sign it back in (and report any issues that need fixing or email the Boatswain<\/a>) on your return . You should wear buoyancy aids when using Club boats, and they shouldn\u2019t be taken out in winds above F4. A Committee member will be able to show you where the Club boats and rigs are located.<\/p>

A few points to be aware of please:<\/p>