Sailing & Cruising Association

Welcome to the Sailing & Cruising Association We are a dynamic and inclusive sailing and powerboat club for LGBT+ people, their families and friends.

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

Happy #RainbowLaces day celebrating inclusion across sport by wearing rainbow laces. My sea boots don't have laces so I gave our boat rainbow laces instead!
#RainbowLacesDay @stonewalluk
#sailing #sailingclub #lgbtq #gay #gaysailing #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #solent

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

A warm welcome from @litharbour for our August Bank Holiday rally! A fantastic weekend with a walk up the Arun to Arundel for the festival & a lovely sunset bbq

#sailing #sailingclub #lgbtq #gay #gaysailing #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #instagay #inclusive #littlehampton

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

Great to see Tom, our Club's Rear Commodore Training, featured on the @RYA social media!

#sailing #sailingclub #lgbtq #gay #gaysailing #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #instagay #inclusive

[RYA @RYA]

'I’d like to see more sailors have the confidence to be open about their identity.'

For as long as Tom can remember he has loved sailing. Tom faced some tough moments being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, fortunately on the water he has only been judged on how he sails.🏳️‍🌈

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

Jerri has sailed all her life but since transitioning has found it difficult to get out on the water. She found our club online during lockdown and can't wait for the 2022 season!

#tdov #transdayofvisibility
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[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility. Wendy is our Rear Commodore Inclusivity helping to ensure our club is welcoming for the breadth of the LGBT+ community!

#TDOV #transdayofvisibility
#sailing #sailingclub #lgbtq #transgender #inclusive

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

@GeorgeMontague2 Sad to hear this news, George was a prominent member our sailing club in its early days. Sincere condolences to Somchai. Rest in peace George

[George Montague @GeorgeMontague2]

Deeply sad news that George Montague aged 98 affectionately known as #TheOldestGayInTheVillae passed away peacefully on Friday 18th March. His husband Somchai of 25 years was at his bedside.

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

Here's Tom celebrating as captain of our Silver Medal winning Gay UK Sailing Team (GUST) at the 2018 @gaygames in Paris. He honed his racing skills with @RYACymru, Gresford and Shotwick Lake Sailing clubs.

#lgbthistorymonth #lgbthm22
#sailing #sailingclub #lgbtq #gay

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

@GeorgeMontague2, WW2 Veteran & campaigner recently celebrated his gay criminal record being wiped clean. Helping to establish the S&CA in 1980 "saved my sanity for I made so very many very good friends that I was able to put the past behind me."
#lgbthistorymonth #lgbthm22
#gay

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

Ian is a founding member of the club & tapped out the first membership list on a secondhand typewriter soon after the club formed in 1980. He & his husband Mark are still regulars at our south coast rallies #lgbthistorymonth #lgbthm22
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[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

When Jack's stolen yacht was discovered in Brazil he had to find a crew to help bring her home. Enduring this long voyage, hiding his sexuality, sparked the idea that became the S&CA in 1980; a community which continues to provide support & camaraderie #lgbthistorymonth #LGBTHM22

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

NewsBuoy has covered our members' adventures for over 42yrs. During lockdown we digitised the archive & enjoyed rereading tales of fun & drama at sea!
#lgbthistorymonth #lgbthm22
#sailing #sailingclub #lgbtq #gay #gaysailing #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #instagay #inclusive

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

@RYA @BBC Thanks @RYA! Our Commodore had a great time chatting to Jack Murley from the BBC during lockdown. Thankfully we went on to have an awesome season in 2021 which we called our Ruby+1 Jubilee! Anyone interested in our club can find out more at https://t.co/flqAzMgQdE 🏳️‍🌈😊⛵

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

With northeasterly winds forecast, our Bank Holiday rally diverted to anchor in the protection of Alum Bay. We were treated to a stunning sunset overlooking The Needles

#solent
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[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

Approaching the Isle of Wight, close hauled... With the Commodore on board, tea and scones must be served despite the jaunty angle!

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

We lucky with the wind for last weekend's rally to Marchwood on Southampton water... A cracking sail and a warm welcome at the yacht club!

#solent #marchwood #southampton
#southamptonwater #sailing #sailingclub #lgbtq #gay #gaysailing #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #inclusive

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

@TeamGB @BritishSailing @GBR49erTeam @StuBithell Congratulations!!!

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

@BritishSailing @GilesScott @TeamGB @Tokyo2020 @Olympics Congratulations!!!

[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

Cracking sail down Kilbrannan Sound beside the Mull of Kintyre... we weren't racing of course... but we were the fastest!

#campbeltown #mullofkintyre #clyde
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[Sailing & Cruising Association @GaySailingUK]

Great to catch up with James from @RYAScotland when the S&CA flotilla reached the stunning fishing village of Tarbert on Loch Fyne

#tarbert #lochfyne #clyde
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