Dinghy sailing, Club racing, RYA training, Junior sailing, Social sailing
Beginner
Burwain welcomes new members who have not sailed before to Saturday beginner and improver sessions, where the club helps with rigging, launching and coaching from a safety boat. The club also says it keeps costs down for new members and offers free use of club boats for beginners.
Training
Burwain offers beginner and improver sailing sessions for adult and junior members aged 8+, plus member training in RYA Powerboat Level 1/2, RYA Safety Boat, First Aid, Dinghy Instructor and related coaching when there is demand.
The membership page says people who are not sure sailing is for them can arrange a short taster session during one of the Saturday sailing sessions via the membership secretary.
Beginner and improver sessions are suitable for adult and junior members aged 8+. The 2026 membership categories include Family, U21 Adult and several Junior categories, with Junior membership requiring a parent to also be a member in an adult category.
Access· Unclear
No current adaptive sailing, Sailability or disabled-access details were found on the checked official pages.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
The 2026 membership page lists Individual Sailing GBP185, Family GBP255, Dual GBP225, U21 Adult GBP95, Junior categories from GBP50 to GBP95, Club/Associate GBP30, RC Laser GBP95, SUP Membership GBP80 and boat storage from GBP35. The club also says it offers low-cost learn-to-sail events and free use of club boats for beginners.
The official membership page confirms free use of club boats for beginners and maintenance of club dinghies and safety boats, but no standalone public or member boat hire offer with hire terms was found.
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