About SSC

We have been located on the northern shore of Whitemere since 1950 when Shropshire Sailing Club (SSC) was first formed. Just to the south of Ellesmere, off the A528 in the hamlet of Spunhill. It is such a lovely place for "messing about in a boat."

There are many dinghy and small keelboat designs sailed on Whitemere and we are always open to new applications for membership and hope that we will be able to accommodate your wishes, whatever they are, within the possibilities outlined below.

Our facilities

The clubhouse stands in grounds which provide ample car parking, berthing for about 150 members' boats and, importantly, a brand-new purpose-built clubhouse overlooking our sailing water, that houses changing and toilet facilities together with a galley and club rooms.

Activities

There is a lot going on at our club during the sailing season and indeed, outside it - activities ranging from

+ Dinghy and Small Keelboat racing. If this is your primary interest, then as in other clubs now, the real competition is in single handers, principally in the National Solo and ILCA (formerly Laser) classes.

+ Recreational sailing.

+ A vibrant Youth Section. The preferred junior/youth classes are the RS Feva, ILCA Radial & 4.7, Pico, Topper, and RS Tera.

+ A small fleet of Hansa's and a large Kinsman to allow total novices of any ability to enjoy sailing.

+ Social Events.

+ As a member you can Stand-up paddle board.

+ Instruction and coaching to learn and improve your skills are available too. Gaining a recognised RYA Introductory Certificate and beyond.

To help you get started in the first year or so.

SSC has a range of club boats that includes Toppers, Fevas, 2000s and Flying Fifteens, that can be hired by competent members throughout the year.