Young sailors from Worthing Sailing Club got their first look at their new clubhouse when Kier Homes gave an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the new facility.

Cllr Robert Smytherman, Mayor of Worthing, joined Nigel Jupp, commodore of Worthing Sailing Club, and young sailors to tour the new building in Sea Place, Goring-by-Sea - led by Nick Moore, Kier Homes' deputy managing director.

The Mayor said: "I'm delighted to see the new sailing club taking shape – it has always been an important part of the community and this will be a great new facility that will serve the expanding club well into the future. A big thank you to Kier Homes for providing such a high quality new facility."

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Kier Homes is building the new clubhouse, which is due to open in spring 2014, in a new location within the existing boat compound. It will replace the existing 1970s building, which is located further afield on land acquired by Kier Homes from Worthing Borough Council for the development of new beach-front homes at The Waterfront at Sea Place.

Nick Moore said: "It's a great pleasure to provide Worthing Sailing Club with new, purpose-built accommodation and I wish the club every success in their new HQ. This is an idyllic setting for sailing and watersports and it will be wonderful for future residents of The Waterfront to have this first-class facility on their doorstep – whether they wish to get involved in the club or simply enjoy watching the sporting activity."

The new clubhouse has been designed by Kier Homes to echo the modern coastal style of The Waterfront. It features windows to the east and west side of the second floor to give expansive views out to sea and along the coast. There is a stylish new bar and entertaining area, with balconies, and boats can be securely stored beneath the building.

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