CLUB CALENDAR 2007

BURNHAM ON SEA MOTOR BOAT AND SAILING CLUB

RETURN

ABOUT US

The club was first formed in 1948, and now enjoys a refurbished clubhouse with commanding views of the Bristol Channel. Club boats are moored either on pontoons giving 24hr access or on river moorings. The River Brue and Parrett are tidal hence we have a considerable rise and fall during the tidal sequence. The club sails a wide range of boats from sailing dinghies to 40ft sailing cruisers. Whilst we are predominantly a sailing club motor cruisers or fishing boats are very welcome. The emphasis is getting afloat.

 

 

 

Aerial View of Burnham on Sea,taken by Andy Packer

MOORINGS

We use drying moorings on the River Brue which are held by fore and aft mooring chains. Our mooring officer allocates places on the river as appropriate and on a first come first serve basis. All persons with vessels in the river whether on a mooring or pontoon require a river licence, this is payable by the club to the Crown Commissioners. Presently the mooring fee stands at £50

 The pontoon system has berths for 24 boats, visitors berths, and a loading unloading berth. Twenty Four hour access is available via a walkway. All berths on the system are presently allocated. Berth holders are required to enter in to a berthing agreement with the club, and pay a monthly berthing fee based on  overall boat length.

During the summer, and especially during the winter there are frequently vacant berths on the pontoon system, the club lets out these vacancies on a short term availability basis. The option to take up winter berths is especially useful to boat owners as it allows easier access for maintenance and the avoidance of using a tender in the river to reach your craft.

Water and electric is available on the pontoons, diesel available from garages in town.

For more information on river moorings contact the Mooring Officer, see CONTACTS LIST

For more information on pontoon berthing availability please contact the Jetty Master, see CONTACT LIST.

ACCESS

We sail in tidal waters so consequently our sailing time is limited by the tide which gives us access for approximately 2 hours either side of high water. A section of the new pontoon system will be pushed further in to the river, and together with the extended walkway should extend our sailing time.

 

RETURN