Gay and lesbian boating group The Sailing and Cruising Association is launching a full line-up of events to mark 30 years since the club was formed.
Highlights of their 30th anniversary events calendar include special charters in the Mediterranean and the Hebrides, participation in the Suffolk, London and Brighton Gay Prides, the south coast Summer Treasure Hunt as well as Cowes Week and Bank Holiday sailing rallies to Dorset and Normandy.
Organisers say the club has come a long way since its conception as it now boasts more than 400 members, around a quarter of whom are boat owners.
Club Commodore Reggie Blennerhassett commented: “Whilst mostly a sailing and cruising association for gay men and women, the S&CA also has keen dinghy sailors and power boaters amongst our members. Our club represents gay sailing around the UK, with further members and boats based overseas, including the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean.
“The monthly pub nights are key for new members or those visiting London and Ipswich to meet people and make the connections that lead to time on the water together. I hope that those who are tempted to join the club will take the chance to come along and meet us.”
The London branch meets on the second Tuesday evening of each month and the East Coast members meet on the first Thursday of each month.
For more information see gaysailing.org.uk