The new membership page says the community spans absolute beginners to elite racers. The adult sailing courses page is explicitly for people who want to learn to sail or are not sure where to start, with RYA Start Sailing Level 1 suitable for complete beginners.
Training
BCYC says it is an RYA-recognised Training Centre and Champion Club with qualified RYA dinghy, windsurf and powerboat instructors. Adult sailing courses include a five-day RYA Level 1 and 2 course over two weekends in April/May, two-day weekend courses June to September, family-focused courses in summer holidays, and Saturday improver sessions.
The Have A Go page says BCYC offers taster sessions, lessons and courses for sailing and other watersports. The Water Sports Beginners, Summer Holiday & Taster Sessions page lists a two-hour sailing taster for up to two sharing a boat, suitable for all ages, arranged at a convenient date and time via training@bcyc.org.uk.
The junior sailing page says junior sailing is for club members aged 8-15, with Stage 1 learn-to-sail courses, junior race club, progression sessions and parent involvement. Membership categories include family children under 18 and full-time education family members aged 18 or over.
Access· Unclear
The membership page states that the club aims to be fully inclusive and welcoming, but the checked official pages did not show specific Sailability, adaptive sailing, disabled access, accessible facilities, or reasonable-adjustment details.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
2026/27 membership fees include Adult Watersports GBP 230, 2 Adult Watersports GBP 305, 1 Adult Watersports with Family Children GBP 252, 2 Adult Watersports with Family Children GBP 325, Young Person GBP 95, Adult Non-Watersports GBP 80 and 1 Adult Non-Watersports with Family Children GBP 105. Training prices are published through the 2026 tuition price list and Eventbrite. Member boat hire examples include double-handers GBP 20/day, single-handers GBP 15/day, junior boats from GBP 7.50 and RS Feva/Race Topper GBP 10.
The boat hire page says the club has equipment that members can hire. Dinghy hire is members-only, requires RYA Level 2 or equivalent experience, must be booked in advance, and is available only when a patrol boat is on the water. Published day rates include GBP 20 for double-handers, GBP 15 for single-handers, GBP 7.50 for Topper/Oppie/Tera/Laser junior hire and GBP 10 for Race Toppers/Feva.
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