Porthpean Sailing Club

PSC is tucked in the westernmost corner of St Austell Bay, in a cove which affords protection from all but south easterly winds. The club house stands above Porthpean Beach, a wholly unspoilt sandy beach which shelves gently to the sea, thus making for safe launch and recovery. The beach’s protected situation is favoured by canoeists and paddleboarders. There are panoramic views of the whole bay from the club house. We are passionate about dinghy racing at PSC, and as well as our usual club racing, we often run national championships; a challenge which keeps all our committee and safety kit up to scratch. Although it can be said the racing is competitive, it is never forgotten that it is all just fun, and when the boats come ashore there is always a team spirit to haul the dinghies to the slip. When the tractor and safety boat are rinsed down, it’s time for a bacon butty or a pasty from the galley. The year-round social calendar with skittles, quizzes, club walks and evening BBQs caters for most tastes, and out of season it is a lovely place for a quiet drink with friends.