The Solway Firth is a tidal estuary, with the Solway Yacht Club situated in the village of Kippford. Details of the many racing and social events on their calendar, and information about tides etc, can be obtained from their website. The Secretary of the Club is Nigel Taylor  whose telephone  number is:01556 600221.

The main events in the SYC calendar for 2006 are Cadet Week from 23-28 July, and Kippford week from 7-12 August.