LOWESTOFT

There are two beaches in Lowestoft though only the south beach is used regularly as it’s covered by the local Coast Guard, so the area is fairly (…)

KESSINGLAND

Kessingland is very open and there is also a strong shore dump that could create real problems for beginners trying to launch. However, when you are able to (…)

WALBERSWICK

Situated in an unspoilt village, there are very few obstacles on the water and there is plenty of room to sail for beginners provided the conditions aren’t (…)

FELIXSTOWE BEACH

There is a long gently curving pebble beach that can be difficult to launch from if you don’t know the conditions and there is a big beach (…)

DOVERCOURT

At high tide there is a sandy beach and launching becomes fairly easy. The conditions are Dovercourt usually very good and the area is great for beginners (…)

WALTON-ON-THE-NAZE

Walton-on-the-Naze offers very good conditions for both beginners and experienced sailors alike. The shallow waters at low tide make learning fairly easy and good swell is created at (…)

HOLLAND-ON-SEA

On the same stretch of coast as Clacton, the conditions at Holland-on-Sea are very similar with good conditions for beginners at low tide. The higher tide is (…)

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 (…)

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