The Friendly Club

The Wessex Cruising Association was founded in 1978 by a group of boat owners living in the Frome/Trowbridge area.


We are a small friendly club, a group of people who are interested in boats and nautical matters. From September to April there are illustrated talks every 3rd Thursday of the month on a variety of subjects by guest speakers, often with a nautical theme. These take place at The Full Moon, Rudge which is just off the A36 between Frome and Trowbridge. These monthly talks and get togethers enable members to keep abreast of sailing developments and keep in touch during the long winter months. See the Events Calender for details.

Some of us have owned boats, and those that still do, get together in the summer for rallies to the Isle of Wight. On the social side we have events such as monthly walks (followed by a pub lunch), a Christmas Dinner, visits to places such as Slimbridge, the local Lavender Farm and the Wadworth Brewery in Devizes, a summer barbeque and the ladies get together for a monthly coffee morning which raises money for the R.N.L.I.

If any of this interest you and you would like to join us, please ring Paula or Cynthia on the following telephone numbers and come along to one of our meetings. You will be assured of a warm welcome.

Commodore: Paula Jones tel 01225 762774
Secretary: Cynthia Dyer tel 01373 464231