ClubCoastalStonehaven / Loch of Skene, AberdeenshireLoch of Skene and Stonehaven Bay
Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club
Verified by the clubClub checked this info on 16 Jul 2026
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Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Junior sailing, Family sailing, RYA training, Powerboat training, Club boat hire, Trial sails
Beginner
The club welcomes new members at any sailing ability, describes Loch of Skene as suitable for learning to sail, and offers novice racing plus ad hoc trial sails. Adult beginners are directed to Aberdeenshire Sailing Trust for lessons, and the club prefers adult helms at its own sessions to start with at least RYA Level 2.
Training
The club says it is an RYA recognised training centre, runs junior training and powerboat courses for members, and directs adult beginner lessons to Aberdeenshire Sailing Trust while supporting novice racing.
Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club is an Aberdeenshire dinghy racing, junior and family sailing club using Loch of Skene in spring and Stonehaven Bay through the main season.
The club describes family sailing and a strong junior programme, with nearly half of members under 18 and a volunteer-led junior lesson programme.
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Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
Membership fees are listed: full GBP 150, full family GBP 300, restricted family GBP 190, junior GBP 47, student GBP 47, and social GBP 40. Club boat hire is free to junior members and adults in their first year; after that, single handers are GBP 10 per session, double handers GBP 20 per session, or GBP 97 for annual club boat hire.
Official site welcomes new members of all abilities, describes junior/family sailing, club boats, RYA recognised training and seasonal sailing at Loch of Skene and Stonehaven.
Club boats are available for members when safety cover is available and boats are not being used for training; charges are listed after the first year of adult membership.
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