CLACTON-ON-SEA

The long sandy beach at Clacton-on-Sea provides good conditions for beginners at low tide, as the water is shallow for up to 60 metres. At high tide (…)

POINT CLEAR

Point Clear lies opposite Mersea and sailing across the river is possible in most conditions. The bay provides a good speed sailing area and the river can create (…)

BRIGHTLINGSEA

The point where the river Colne splits creates a very safe sailing area for both novice and experienced sailors as the tide is usually weak. Varied winds at (…)

WEST MERSEA

West Mersea offers bump and jump conditions for intermediates and experts alike. The shallow waters and sandbanks create an easy and enjoyable sail for beginners though low tides (…)

NORTHEY ISLAND

The conditions here are very much the same as St Lawrence Bay as both locations are along the same stretch of water. There is plenty of room (…)

ST LAWRENCE BAY / THE STONE

St Lawrence Bay is an excellent location for slalom windsurfing and there is plenty of space. This area also faces in the opposite direction to many of the (…)

SHOEBURYNESS

Shoeburyness is a very popular resort during the summer and some days have seen as many as 150 people on the water which could be a problem if (…)

THORPE BAY

At Thorpe Bay there is a long tide making it a very good place if you want to sail all day. The best time for beginners to (…)

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

There are two main sailing points at Southend-on-Sea, the Ray and East beach, both offering a very different sailing experience. The Ray becomes a speed course at (…)

CANVEY ISLAND

Canvey Island is one of the most underrated sailing areas in Britain. When the wind is against the tide, the short waves are perfect for jumping. However, (…)

ALDEBURGH BAY

Aldeburgh Bay combines coastal sailing with estuary sailing as you can do either from the same point. Sailing from this beach can often be quite difficult due to (…)

CARBIS BAY

On the other side of the Hayle Estuary, Carbis Bay’s wave is gentler and suitable for good intermediates. It works in NW wind, which can be slightly (…)

GWITHIAN

If you are looking for down-the-line wave sailing in this country, look no further. Depending on the size of the swell, low to half tide gives quite (…)

CRANTOCK

Best in W winds and should only be sailed on a rising tide but Crantock is an easy wave sailing spot. During an ebb tide the beach (…)

CONSTANTINE BAY

Constantine Bay is an experienced wave sailor venue, best sailed on a rising tide from low water as ebb tides result in severe rips produced by the (…)

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