ClubCoastalEarlswood / Solihull, Warwickshire / Solihull fringeWindmill Pool, Earlswood Lakes
Earlswood Lakes Sailing Club
Beginner
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Can a beginner start here?
Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, RYA training, Family sailing, Beginner sailing, Social sailing
Beginner
The club says complete novices are never far from shore or a safety boat, and its RYA Level 1 Start Sailing course is described as a 2 day weekend course for complete beginners.
Training
Earlswood describes itself as an RYA approved training centre and lists RYA sail training courses, with planned 2026 course weekends on 18-19 April, 16-17 May, and 27-28 June. Listed courses include RYA Level 1 Start Sailing, Youth Stage 1 to 3, and Level 2/3 Basic Skills and Better Sailing.
Earlswood Lakes Sailing Club is a friendly inland dinghy club on Windmill Pool with family sailing, beginner support, racing and RYA-approved training.
The official WebCollect membership page offers a Trial Sail Voucher for £30, valid for 182 days, described as a one hour on-the-water trial sail with an instructor and equipment provided, arranged for a mutually convenient future date and time.
The club describes itself as family orientated, says sailing training can be for kids, lists Youth Stage 1 to 3 training in small dinghies, and says Saturday morning club is for cruising and family sailing for all ages. WebCollect also lists family and young person membership categories.
Access· Unclear
The official site says the club aims to provide an open, friendly and inclusive environment, but I did not find current official detail on accessibility facilities, adapted sailing, step-free access, accessible toilets, or support for specific access needs.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
Current WebCollect prices found include Family Boat Owning Membership £240, Single Boat Owning Membership £220, Young Person boat-owning memberships £50, Family Crew Membership £153, Single Crew Membership £82, Temporary Membership per month £20, Young Person 18 to 25 Crew Membership £50, Social Membership £43, additional boat space £91, locker rental £10, key deposit £20, one-off joining fee for new boat owners £50, and Trial Sail Voucher £30.
Official site describes a friendly, family-orientated RYA approved training centre with about 120 members, a clubhouse overlooking a 27 acre lake and support for complete novices.
The training page says club boats are available to hire after initial training, including Laser Stratos, Wanderers, Lasers, Toppers, Picos and Optimists. WebCollect membership descriptions say club boats can be hired via the officer of the day as required, with temporary membership boat hire cost itemised by boat type and session.
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