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ClubInlandCransley / Kettering, NorthamptonshireCransley Reservoir

Cransley Sailing Club

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Cransley Sailing Club is a family-oriented RYA Training Centre on Cransley Reservoir near Kettering.

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Can a beginner start here?

Sailing club, Dinghy sailing, Racing, Social sailing, RYA training, Youth sailing, Paddleboarding, Model sailing

Beginner
Learn-to-sail courses state no assumed knowledge for adult RYA Level 1 and youth Stage 1, and are described as suitable from a mature 8 year old to 99. Club membership is required for courses.
Training
The club says it is an RYA Recognised Training Centre and offers members dinghy, power boat and safety boat courses. The learn-to-sail page lists RYA Level 1 and 2 adult courses and RYA Stage 1 and 2 youth courses.
Taster· Unclear
The site advertises SUP taster sessions, but the sailing try-it event found on the homepage was dated 25 May 2026 and is now past, so current sailing taster availability is not confirmed.

Activity tags

Dinghy sailing· ActivityModel sailing· ActivityPaddleboarding· ActivityRacing· ActivityRYA training· TrainingSailing club· ActivitySocial sailing· ActivityYouth sailing· Audience

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The club describes itself as family friendly, offers youth sailing and a youth learn-to-sail course for ages 8 to 16, and says youths from 8 to 16 can join the Youth Section after learning to sail.
Access· Unclear
No current official accessibility notes, disabled access details, or adapted sailing programme information were found on the checked official pages.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

Published prices include annual membership from Social £45, Junior/Student £78, Adult Individual £135 and Family £170. Learn-to-sail courses for adults and youths are listed at £200 plus membership fee. Club boat hire is listed at £7.50 adult / £5 child per visit or item hired, with SUP board hire £5.

Membership

Official site says new members are welcome and describes competitive membership options.

Boat hire
Members who do not own a dinghy can hire club boats for a small fee. Listed hire craft include Topper, Bahia, Laser, RS Feva, Hansa, Comet, RS Tera, Quest, Comet Duo and Pico; use is restricted in winds over 15 knots.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Clubhouse· ClubhouseClub boats· OtherRYA training· OtherVeranda· OtherSocial events· ClubhouseSUP· OtherTraining dinghies· Other

Location

Cransley / Kettering · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
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12 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
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