Portishead Cruising Club

Portishead Cruising Club (PCC), established in 1932, is an RYA affiliated sailing club for racing/cruising yachts. The club is friendly and informal, with membership made up of families, couples and individuals. Interests range from cruising weekends to racing and sailing adventures further afield.

There is also a social program, with club nights and dinner dances held throughout the year. We welcome new members, whether boat owners or crew/social members.

The club holds it’s weekly club night on Wednesday’s at the Siren’s Calling, Portishead Marina, from 20h30 and new members are welcome to attend and learn more about the club.

Club races are held all year round. These range from top of the tide races off Portishead to day races around the buoys and islands of the Bristol Channel – including the clubs major event of the year, The Holms Race, held every September. Some boats also participate in jointly organised events such as the Shanghai Cup with Cardiff Bay Yacht Club. In addition, members may spend the summer further afield including Falmouth Week, Cork Week, Dartmouth Week, Round the Island and the ultimate race, the Fastnet.