Sailing Clubs in the UK

If you enjoy activities in the open air and love "messing about in boats", sailing could well be the sport for you.

With sailing clubs found along our dramatic coastline and our inland waterways as well as on some of the most picturesque lakes in the UK, sailing has something to offer regardless of age and ability.

From complete novices to expert racers, joining a sailing club means you can participate in both local club events as well as taking part in races further afield giving you the opportunity to travel and socialise while enjoying a sport that's becoming increasingly popular.

Whether you want to sail a yacht or a dinghy, by joining a sailing school you'll be given expert tuition as well as the camaraderie and expertise of other club members. Most sailing clubs offer everything from dinghy courses to complete RYA (Royal Yachting Association) theory and practical courses in order to ensure competent crew, day skippers, coastal skippers and yacht masters.

While some choose to sail for leisure alone, others soon find themselves drawn by the competitiveness of sailing. It's for this reason that most sailing schools and clubs offer facilities to satisfy those at both ends of the scale – you can participate in club races and, perhaps, even compete on a national level, or you can simply sail for recreation.

And don't worry if you don't have your own boat – most sailing clubs have them available either as part of your membership fee or on a hire basis.

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