ClubInlandGreenfield / Oldham, Greater ManchesterDove Stone Reservoir
Dovestone Sailing Club
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Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Windsurfing, RYA training, Powerboat training, Junior sailing, Club racing
Beginner
The club says it welcomes families and individuals new to sailing, describes dinghy sailing at DSC as an accessible starting point, and says it supports new sailors through RYA courses, informal racing progression, friendly Fridays, and club boats.
Training
Dovestone is listed as an RYA recognised teaching establishment for dinghy sailing and powerboating. Current 2026 training pages list RYA Dinghy Level 1 on 30-31 May and 4-5 July 2026, RYA Dinghy Level 2 on 5-6 September 2026, with powerboat courses for members on demand.
The official WebCollect Discover Sailing category describes an annual paid 30-minute taster sail with an experienced sailor, but showed no upcoming Discover Sailing events at the time checked. A 2026 news post reports a Discover Sailing event held on 16 May 2026, so this is evidence of past activity rather than current bookable availability.
The club says it welcomes families and young people. Youth sessions run on Friday evenings in spring and summer for skills development and unstructured sailing fun, included in membership, with parents expected to stay on site. The 2026 training page says RYA Dinghy Junior Stage 1 and 2 dates are not yet announced.
Access· Unclear
No current official accessibility, disability sailing, adapted facilities, or access-needs information was found on the official pages checked.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
WebCollect lists 2026 membership subscriptions including Family £270, Individual £204, Junior £45, Junior Sponsored £19, Country £45, Non-sailing £45, and Associate £7, with some reduced first-year/pro-rata notes. It also states adult two-day RYA dinghy courses cost £125 for club members and £175 for non-members. The boat borrowing scheme page lists £25 for 3 months or £62.50 for 12 months.
Members can use the Boat Borrowing Scheme once approved by an instructor. The scheme has over 20 boats including Optimists, Picos, Toppers, Fevas, GP14s, Enterprises, and Wayfarers, with borrowing limited to organised sailing times and approved boat categories.
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