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Helford River Sailing Club is a friendly, relaxed and busy club for individuals and families who love all aspects of the water from sailing and paddle-boarding to kayaking and wild swimming. Founded in 1948, we are located on the south bank of the Helford River in some of the best sailing waters in England with shore facilities and pontoons.
Members and visitors using the Clubhouse will be met with a warm welcome from Club Steward Ollie and our friendly team. A varied menu is available from our new Chef Ciaran and the bar is stocked with a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There are laundry facilities with washing machine and tumble dryer, and showers to freshen up after a day’s sailing.
You’ll find Elise and Louise in our office who will help you with anything you need. You can find the office opening times at the bottom of the page.
We also have a brilliant cleaning team, Joanna and Aimee work so hard to keep our clubhouse looking spotless. It’s not easy with the Cornish weather!
New members are always welcome. Please visit our membership page for details. Holiday Membership forms are also available from the bar and office.
KEY DATES in the Sailing Calendar:
- Adult sailing on Tuesday evenings
- Yacht racing on Wednesday evenings
- Dinghy racing on Thursday evenings and Sundays
- Junior sailing on Friday evenings
As a member of the club, you can also book out club dinghies. Info below:
We also run a busy social calendar all year round, so keep an eye on the website and our social feeds for information on events for our members.
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Upcoming events
MAY CUP RACE
Sunday 20th July
Race starts 2pm
Tea provided for the competitors, committee boat and safety boat crews.
FALMOUTH WEEK REGATTA TEA
Sunday 10th August
A delicious tea is provided for the crews provided by our generous members.
Come along and enjoy the live Music The local popular band
The Skata-likes
BBQ available.
Live Music Al Stewart
Bank Holiday Monday 25 August
Al Stewart will be playing from 2pm by popular request . -
Social | L’Aber-Wrac’h | News
The 64th L’Aber Wrac’h race REPORT…
The 64th Helford to L’Aber Wrac’h race was held on 27th June 2025
Twenty-three yachts entered for the 64th race, seven French and thirteen English, taking on the Channel crossing, with 20 yachts finishing the race and only three retirements, one having to return home with electronics problems and the other two made it to L’Aber Wrac’h.
…click here to read the full report L’Aber Wrac’h – Helford River Sailing Club -
Social | L’Aber-Wrac’h | News
L’Aber Wrac’h Yacht Race and Champagne Recovery Party 2025
The 64th Helford to L’Aber Wrac’h Yacht Race and Champagne Recovery Party are fast approaching !
On Thursday 26th June we welcome the French crews with our Champagne Recovery Party. Champagne and Pimms will be served from 7pm.
Entrance Stickers £10 so we can enjoy the Champagne and Pimms, plus a raffle ticket giving you the chance to win a Bottle of Champagne. We are delighted to have the local popular band -Salt Water Cure playing for us for the evening .
Ciaran will be cooking a delicious BBQ.
On Friday 27th June a breakfast will be available for the crews, booking appreciated, 01326231606, prior to the 64th Race from Helford to L ‘Aber Wrac’h. See booking information for the race under the L’Aber Wrac’h section via menu.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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Kitchen and bar update
NEWS FROM THE KITCHEN
We are delighted to welcome our new Chef Ciaran to Helford River Sailing Club.
Ciaran is from Cork in Ireland and is passionate about his cooking. His delicious food comes with an amazing Irish Twist.
Please come along and welcome Ciaran and sample his delicious food.
NEWS FROM THE BAR
Ollie is a fantastic team player who really cares about the club. That being said he couldn’t do it without his fantastic staff. Emily, Lauren, Jenna, Fin, Nancy and Daisy.
We are so grateful to Ollie for all his help in the kitchen recently. He has excelled himself with his delicious Sunday roasts and catering for our sketch club evenings on a Tuesday. Everyone has really enjoyed his cooking and are really appreciative for all the extra time and effort that he has put in to keep our kitchen up and running for the members!
Ollie and his bar staff can always be relied on to give our members a warm welcome. He has an amazing ability to remember everyone’s tipple and always keeps his beer lines scrupulously clean.
Many thanks to Ollie and Ciaran and their teams for all their hard work over the last few months.
Di Best VC and the HRSC Committee
Clubhouse Opening Times
Standard Opening
Bar:
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday – Friday: 17:00 – 23:00
- Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday: 12:00 – 20:30
(Note: All close times are discretionary)
Kitchen:
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday – Friday: 18:00 – 21:00
- Saturday: 12:00 – 14:30 & 18:00 – 21:00
- Sunday: 12:30 – 15:30
(Note: The kitchen may open for events that are outside of these times)
Our Office:
Monday 9:30am – 3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am – 3:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am – 2pm
Friday 9:30am – 2pm