Crawley Mariners Yacht Club

Crawley Mariners Yacht Club, which has been in existence for over thirty years, was founded by sailing enthusiasts working on Crawley Manor Royal Industrial Estate. The club has always been based at Hedgecourt Lake on the A264 between Crawley and Felbridge. Initially the club leased the water, but when the lake came on the market, the club raised a mortgage and bought it. The sale included a large area of wet lands, now designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Gradual, but steady,... more