Last summer (when we were closed) our intrepid Laser Class Captain, Andrew Hill-Smith, ventured across the Solent in his Laser to the Isle of Wight. Emboldened by his success, in September he decided, with other hardy souls, not only to sail to the island but to sail his Laser all the way around it - a distance of about 60 miles!
It was then jokingly suggested that, having conquered the South Island, Andrew should circumnavigate the North Island, ie Great Britain! Always one for a challenge, last month (the third coldest April on record) Andrew set off from Bracklesham Bay near Chichester in lightish winds. Five days later, with stiffening headwinds, he landed gratefully at Camber Sands, some 105 miles further along the coast.
It was then jokingly suggested that, having conquered the South Island, Andrew should circumnavigate the North Island, ie Great Britain! Always one for a challenge, last month (the third coldest April on record) Andrew set off from Bracklesham Bay near Chichester in lightish winds. Five days later, with stiffening headwinds, he landed gratefully at Camber Sands, some 105 miles further along the coast.
Services
Papercourt Sailing Club is extremely friendly and inclusive. It is run by the members for the members. We provide first class facilities and a wonderful, safe environment in which to learn and sail. We sail on our own 45 acre lake which is easily accessible near to junction 10 of the M25 and the A3 at Ripley in Surrey.
Papercourt Sailing Club is in the heart of Surrey with a 45 acre lake set in woodland which is an area of Special Scientific Interest. It is easily accessed from both the M25 and A3 at Ripley. It has a large modern clubhouse, large car park and boasts some 1,100 members. The Club is an RYA British Youth Sailing Recognised Club and was winner of the prestigeous RYA Club of the Year award in 2013.
Papercourt Sailing Club is located near the village of Ripley in Surrey. It is about 5 minutes' drive from the M25 (Junction 10) via the A3 (Ripley exit from the North and Send/Ripley exit from the South). Go to the About Our Club > Committees page or the Boats > Supported Classes page for names and contact details where applicable.
Papercourt is run by its members (there are no paid staff) and depends on each and every one of them for its smooth operation. Carrying out Papercourt duties is a condition of membership, and each member aged 18 and over is required to carry out at least one duty in each of the six month periods January to June and July to September.
With its distinctive and attractive light blue sails, the Enterprise is the dinghy you see more often than other classes on the lids of jigsaw puzzles, chocolate boxes and biscuit tins! 13' 3 long, the Enterprise was designed by Jack Holt in Putney, South London in the early 1950s and the class recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
