Speedbird Offshore Sailing Club

Discover the South Coast and Beyond

We founded Speedbird Offshore Yacht Club in 1972, when a small group of sailors came together with the belief that offshore sailing and racing demanded more than a traditional weekend marina club could offer. Originally established as the British Airways Yacht Club, we became fully independent in 2016 and are now wholly owned and managed by our members.
A Speedbird yacht sailing under a red, white and blue spinnaker

Our Cruises

Day sails

We founded Speedbird Offshore Yacht Club in 1972, when a small group of sailors came together with the belief that offshore sailing and racing demanded more than a traditional weekend marina club could offer. Originally established as the British Airways Yacht Club, we became fully independent in 2016 and are now wholly owned and managed by our members.

  • Lunch at anchor in Osborne Bay, with views of Osborne House
  • Sailing west to Newtown Creek, Yarmouth, Lymington or as far as Alum Bay
  • Sailing east to Portsmouth Harbour, Wootton Creek, Bembridge or Chichester
  • Exploring Southampton Water or the River Medina

Our Cruises

Multi-day cruises

Longer trips are charged at the same daily rate; an overnight cruise away is simply twice the day-sail rate.

  • An overnight stay at a local harbour or marina
  • Two nights away to Poole or Weymouth
  • Summer cruising to the West Country and beyond

There's no fixed programme and trips are organised by skippers and crew throughout the year, so there's always something to sign up for.

What's Next

Upcoming cruises

Day in Yarmouth

23 October - 28 October

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Speedbird moored during a cruise

Day in Yarmouth

23 October - 28 October

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Skipper:Name Surname

Coastal destination on a Speedbird cruise

Day in Yarmouth

23 October - 28 October

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Skipper:Name Surname

Speedbird sailing on the South Coast

Day in Yarmouth

23 October - 28 October

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Skipper:Name Surname

A harbour visited during a Speedbird cruise

Where are we now?

Our boats carry AIS transponders so you can track their current position. The map below covers the Solent and English Channel — zoom in for detail or zoom out if the boats are further afield.

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Whether you’re new to sailing or an experienced sailor, there’s a place for you at our club. Join us to get out on the water, build your skills, enjoy new adventures and become part of a welcoming sailing community.

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