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Welcome to the
Pin Mill Sailing Club


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C Michael Coulter

Pin Mill Sailing Club is situated on the south bank of the beautiful River Orwell just 6 miles down river from the port of Ipswich in Suffolk (Map) and are hosts to an annual Thames Sailing Barge match.


The combined clubs on the three rivers organize regattas and a series of races for cruiser/racers on Dovercourt Bay (Haven Series) as well as racing to Belgium. Pin Mill Sailing Club is affiliated to the RYA and is a member of the Harwich Area Sailing Association (HASA). Membership is around 400 and new enquiries for membership are most welcome and the fees are reasonable. 


Continuing this year, will be the newly named "Four Club's Series", which will feature races between The Pin Mill Sailing Club, Orwell Yacht Club, Royal Harwich Yacht Club, and this year sees Shotley Sailing Club join. (More......)

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Take part in the 2009 Smack Race on board "Pioneer"

We are pleased to be able to offer you the chance to once again race on board "Pioneer" more...

Dredging operations in Harwich Harbour
Beware exclusion zone 1st April - 1st December

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Enjoy the 2009 Pin Mill Barge Match from onboard the SB Victor. One place has become available - price open to negotiation - contact webmaster at pmsc.org.uk for details
The Club is chartering the Sailing Barge ‘Victor’ on Sat 18th July for the day of the match . There are a few places still available at a cost of £95 per head, which includes breakfast and lunch. The pick-up point will be at the Old Customs House in Ipswich, time to be advised. Please contact Val Stone sailing_secretary @ pmsc.org.uk.

Volunteer required for post of House Sec.
Andrew Milligan has unfortunately had to resign as Club House Secretary due to work commitments, and the Committee is keen to co-opt someone new into the role. More info...


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5% duty is now payable on red diesel supplied to recreational boaters <Read on...> UPDATED 26/3/08

To sign up to receive the Circular electronically Click here

Wind farms in the Thames Estuary - they're on their way! <Read on...> (updated March 2007)

For the latest Deben and Ore charts, go to

www.eastcoastrivers.com. (was debenentrance.com)

Conservation in the Stour and Orwell estuaries <Read on... >

For Yachts visiting Belgium or Holland, see here for details of the Schengen immigration document required

Forthcoming events
May 1st
Time trials begin
27th June - 6th July
Cruise to London -St Katharine’s Marina

27th - 28th June
Family Weekend Cruise – Wrabness

Friday 3rd July
Friday Series Race 1
Sat 4th July
PMSC Smack and Working Boat race & BBQ
11th July
Passage Match
Sat 11th July
Dinghy Regatta
Sat 18th July
48th PMSC Barge Match
Friday 31st July
Friday Series Race 2
For a full listing of all events click here.... 4CRS results Click Here 2008 Regatta results Click Here

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Misc Notices to Mariners

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