Chipstead Sailing Club

Specialties

Chipstead Sailing Club offers class and handicap racing, sailing and powerboat training from beginners onwards, social events and a large and well appointed clubhouse overlooking the lake with a well stocked bar with draught beer and lager as well as a varied and extensive lunch menu at weekends.

There is a very active Junior Club — ‘The Chipmates Saturday Club’ which operates during the Summer as well as race training for those who want to progress to racing. There is a Junior racing series run on Saturday mornings and other events for Juniors during the year.

History

Established in 1953.

Chipstead Sailing Club was formed in 1953. The lake is man-​made, created by the extraction of sand and gravel by the then owners Walter Smith & Co. Local Chipstead resident Edgar Russell was enthusiastic to sail on the water and with another local resident Dougal MacEchern gained permission from the company to form a sailing club.

The present clubhouse (opened in 1976) has been refurbished and enlarged over the years and large picture windows overlook the lake. Its excellent facilities include ladies and gents changing rooms with showers and facilities for the disabled. A kitchen provides meals and refreshments and there is a superb bar, built by a club member. At the end of the clubhouse is «The Snug» a carpeted area with comfortable chairs in which to relax and discuss the events of the day.

Chipstead Sailing Club also recommends

Chipstead Craft Studios

Adult Education

Chipstead Sailing Club says,

«Pottery established over forty years ago for production of studio ceramics. Nowadays a centre for teaching pottery and clay modellng.»

Bricklayers Arms

Pubs

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British Restaurants

Chipstead Sailing Club says,

«The nearest pub to Chipstead Sailing Club, with views over Chipstead Lake.»

Amherst Junior School

Education

Chipstead Sailing Club says,

«Nearby junior school to Chipstead Sailing Club»

Chipstead Lake Activities Centre

Community Service & Non Profit

Chipstead Sailing Club says,

«Neighbouring Leonard Cheshire Disability home with Chipstead Lake Activities Centre.»

Chevening C Of E Primary School

Education

Chipstead Sailing Club says,

«Local primary school near Chipstead Sailing Club.»