Welcome to the Solway Yacht Club web site The Club was established in 1904 and is situated in the village of Kippford, on the Colvend Coast in Dumfries and Galloway.

An area of outstanding natural beauty, it's traditional towns and villages, rugged cliffs, islands and inlets with secluded beaches are a delight. The area was much favored by smugglers, and tales of their activities abound.

The Solway Yacht Club's situation on the Urr estuary provides for a variety of sailing from exciting dinghy racing in the shelter of the bay to offshore racing and cruising. See visitor's chart

The Club has a strong Cadet Training Section with RYA Qualified Instructors.

Each August, 'Kippford Week' racing has become an annual pilgrimage for many families, from all parts of the UK.

However, Kippford is not really a suitable berthing area for Fin Keelers. View the Visit Us page for more details.