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" The Beadnell Boat Club was founded in 1935, the prime mover behind it's foundation was Major H. Burton who had, with his wife, completed a circumnavigation of Britain prior to retiring to Beadnell. Both Major and Mrs. Burton are now buried in Beadnell Churchyard. The Club had several boats moored at Beadnell Harbour and in conjunction with the then fisherman held an annual Harbour Regatta up until the outbreak of the Second World War. The Club restarted after the war and established an active section for younger members which still continues today and is one of the strengths of the club.
Dinghy racing became very popular in the 1960's and 1970's principally in National 12 and International 14 Classes. Members attended many events throughout the country as well as organising the Annual Beadnell Sailing Club Open Weekend for members of other clubs. In 1979 we organised the Prince of Wales Cup Week for International 14's, in which 84 dinghies from this and other countries attended. From 1980 to the present date there has been a growth in the numbers of boats using the club moorings. Boats have cruised from the Tyne to the Forth as well as trailing their boats to cruise in Western Scotland. The Club organises a regular programme of racing on a handicap basis for all classes of yachts and dinghies and holds a Sailing Week in August with racing, particularly for younger members, together with an enjoyable social programme culminating in a Regatta." Tom Clements Home
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The
following brief history and profile of The Beadnell Sailing Club
has been compiled by Tom Clements. Anybody interested in joining
the club should contact the Honorary Secretary Georgina Mackie Tel: 0191 281 8666 
The
name was changed to the Beadnell Sailing club and purchased it's
present home on Harbour Road on which a clubhouse was subsequently
built and boat storage facilities established. Chain moorings for
members boats were laid at Beadnell Harbour and a regular programme
of racing was also established.
