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Abersoch Sailing Club

Beginner· UnclearTrainingJuniors

Abersoch Sailing Club is a seasonal volunteer-run dinghy racing club on Abersoch beach, with junior race training, accessible race formats and a summer sailing programme.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Junior race training, Race coaching, Seasonal summer sailing, Social sailing, Volunteer race management

Beginner· Unclear
The club says it aims to get people of all abilities on the water and that members can sometimes join on the beach and sail the same day. However, its FAQ says the club does not teach people to sail and directs learners to Abersoch Sailing School, so complete-beginner suitability should be treated with caution.
Training
The club does not offer learn-to-sail lessons, but it does offer Junior Race Training for club members, run by in-house RYA Level 2 race coaches, to improve racing skills.
Taster· Unclear
No current taster session, open day, or trial sail offer was found. The FAQ says summer visitors may find committee members on the beach, complete an application form, and sail the same day after joining.

Activity tags

Dinghy racing· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityJunior race training· TrainingRace coaching· TrainingSeasonal summer sailing· ActivitySocial sailing· ActivityVolunteer race management· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The club lists family and youth membership categories and says it runs junior race training for younger members with qualified RYA race coaches.
Access· Unclear
No accessibility, Sailability, adaptive sailing, or disabled access information was found on the checked official pages. References to all abilities appear to describe sailing experience rather than access needs.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The membership page lists 2024 subscriptions: family GBP 60, adult member GBP 30, student GBP 20, youth GBP 20, and social GBP 10. The page labels these as 2024 fees, so users should confirm current 2026 pricing with the club.

Membership

Official site says ASC is a volunteer-run seasonal club operating from late May Bank Holiday through August, with junior race training and accessible race formats for novices.

Boat hire
The FAQ says the club does not hire boats and directs people needing boat hire to Abersoch Sailing School.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Race programme· OtherSeasonal social programme· ClubhouseBeach sailing· OtherPatrol boat cover· SafetyOnline merchandise/store· OtherJunior race training· Other

Location

Abersoch · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Data status
Verified
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11 Jun 2026
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