ClubInlandRickmansworth, HertfordshireBury Lake, Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Bury Lake Young Mariners
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Dinghy sailing, Youth sailing, Adult sailing, RYA training, Powerboat training, Paddleboarding, Volunteer-led club sailing, Affiliated groups
Beginner
BLYM operates an all-inclusive club and welcomes new members. Its adult sailing course page lists RYA Level 1+2, RYA Level 1 and RYA Level 2 as beginner courses, including a Level 1 description for complete beginners in a safe and supportive environment.
Training
BLYM says all sailing and powerboat courses are RYA certified. It offers adult sailing, youth sailing, junior days, powerboat, instructor, shorebased, SUP and paddleboarding routes from its Rickmansworth Aquadrome base.
Bury Lake Young Mariners is a volunteer-run Rickmansworth charity and sailing club offering youth and adult sailing, RYA courses, powerboating, SUP and affiliated community water activities.
BLYM offers short fun sessions for 7-9 year olds, Junior Days that give children a taste of sailing, and SUP Come & Try taster sessions for adults and children aged 8+.
BLYM is a youth charity that has promoted life skills through sailing for over 40 years. It offers Junior Days for 7-9 year olds and RYA Youth Sailing Courses for ages 9-16, including beginner Stage 1+2 courses with no previous sailing experience required.
Access
The official home page describes BLYM as an all-inclusive club that welcomes new members. No detailed current adaptive sailing or disabled-access arrangements were found on the checked pages, so users with access needs should contact the club before booking.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
Visible course pages list RYA Level 1+2 average price GBP275 and member price GBP225, RYA Level 1 average price GBP200 and member price GBP160, and SUP Taster at GBP20 per person with wetsuit hire at GBP3. Group membership information lists Self Managed Groups at GBP160, berthing at GBP110 and container at GBP220.
Official site says BLYM is an all-inclusive volunteer-run club and welcomes new members, with sailing and powerboat courses from age 9 and fun sessions for 7-9-year-olds.
BLYM's SUP and paddleboarding page lists Stand Up Paddleboard Private Hire, and the home/calendar showed SUP Hire activity. The group membership page also says self-managed groups may access BLYM's fleet of dinghies and rescue boats, subject to availability.
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