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CharityCoastalCarrickfergus Marina, Mid and East AntrimBelfast Lough

Belfast Lough Sailability

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Belfast Lough Sailability provides accessible sailing from Carrickfergus Marina, with volunteer-supported sessions and adapted sailing opportunities on Belfast Lough.

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Can a beginner start here?

Accessible sailing, Sailability, Disabled sailing, Open sessions, Volunteer-supported sailing, Adaptive sailing

Beginner
Belfast Lough Sailability offers adults and children with disabilities the chance to sail, invites people with disabilities who thought controlling a boat was not possible to speak to the club, and lists beginner sailing course pathways for youth and adults.
Training
The official training page says BLS is an RYA Recognised Training Centre offering quality-assured training for sailors, powerboat drivers, first aid and maritime radio communications for BLS participants and volunteers. The sailing course page lists Keelboat Level 2 and planned youth/adult sailing scheme courses.
Taster
The membership fees page says non-members can attend sailing sessions for GBP 2 per session and invites people to pop along and see the club in action. The home page also shows upcoming public-facing events and calendar links.

Activity tags

Accessible sailing· AccessAdaptive sailing· ActivityDisabled sailing· AccessOpen sessions· ActivitySailability· AccessVolunteer-supported sailing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The introduction page says BLS offers adults and children with disabilities the chance to sail and provides inclusive recreational activities for families and individuals. The fees page lists junior sailing and family sailing memberships and welcomes school/youth group visits for children and young people with disabilities.
Access
The official pages describe BLS as an inclusive sailing charity for disabled sailors, supported by adapted boats, disability awareness trainers and a fleet that includes Hansa 303 boats designed with disabled sailors in mind plus a powerboat with a bow ramp for wheelchair users.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

Membership fees are listed as Junior Sailing under 16 GBP 10 per year, Adult Sailing GBP 20 per year, Family Sailing GBP 30 per year, Non Sailing Friend by donation, and Non Member GBP 2 per session. Once the current-year membership fee has been paid, sailing sessions are free. Group visits ask for a minimum donation of GBP 10 per person, with one carer per disabled person free.

Membership

Official site and accessibility directories describe open accessible sailing sessions from Carrickfergus Marina, with a 25-year inclusive sailing history.

Boat hire
The fleet page describes club-owned accessible sailing and power boats used for BLS activities, including Hansa 303s and Hawk 20s. This supports participant boat use within BLS sessions, not public boat hire.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Volunteer support· OtherAccessible sailing boats· ChangingCarrickfergus Marina base· OtherMarina facilities· OtherOpen sessions· Other

Location

Carrickfergus Marina · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Data status
Verified
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12 Jun 2026
Club verification
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