Island Sailing Club – ISC

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Founded in 1889

About the Island Sailing Club – ISC

Dating back to 1889, the Island Sailing Club has a rich history in yachting and racing, and offers a wide range of sailing, social and membership benefits.

Sailing
The Club caters for all abilities, from beginners through to experienced sailors. There are opportunities to learn sailing and develop your sailing skills. For more experienced sailors, there are also opportunities to participate in regular races. The Club’s professionally maintained Sonar fleet is available for hire – either individually or as a fleet of nine. This ensures everyone can access sailing, whether you have your own boat or not.

Social
The Club has always been a place where like-minded people can share their knowledge, stories, and passion for sailing in a friendly and welcoming environment – creating a fantastic sense of community. Members have access to Club facilities, including the Lounge Bar, Beken Room, Dining Room and Conservatory, where you can drink and dine, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Solent. Moreover, there are numerous events, making the Club a great place to socialise and interact with others.

Contact information

Representative: Abby Bird

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History of the Island Sailing Club – ISC

The Island Sailing Club was founded in 1889 as an alternative to some of the more exclusive sailing clubs being established in Cowes. Affectionately known as ‘The Friendly Club’, the Club has a rich history in yachting and racing and offers a wide range of sailing and social activities for all preferences and abilities.

The Club organises the annual Round the Island Race, a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. Regularly attracting around 1500 boats and around 15,000 sailors, Round the Island Race is one of the largest yacht races in the world and the fourth largest sporting participation event in the UK. A member of Cowes Combined Clubs, the Club helps organise Cowes Week – one of the oldest and most prestigious regattas in the world. Over seven days in August, Cowes Week offers a mix of competitive and social activities regularly attracting around 1000 boats and around 10,000 sailors. Competitors range from Olympic and world-class professional to weekend sailors.

Each summer, the Club meets members of the Royal Southern Yacht Club for a ‘quintessentially English’ match of cricket on the Brambles Sandbar in the Solent.