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East Antrim Boat Club

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East Antrim Boat Club is an RYA-affiliated Larne Lough club with dinghy/yacht sailing, racing, junior activity, OnBoard evidence and a social programme.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Yacht racing, Sailing activities, RYA affiliated club, RYA OnBoard, Junior sailing, Boating, Watersports, Social programme

Beginner
The official site says East Antrim Boat Club suits complete novices, and current official training/event pages list beginner-friendly RYA youth sailing and adult Start Sailing content.
Training
EABC describes itself as an RYA Focus Club with qualified coaches and instructors, catering for children aged 8-16 and adults aged 17+. Current listed training includes youth RYA Stage 1-2 events, youth Stage 1-4 course information, adult RYA Level 1-3 course descriptions, and supervised open sailing sessions for junior Stage 1-4 sailors.
Taster· Unclear
No current official page found a clearly labelled taster session or open day for new visitors. The site lists Bright Night junior sailing and supervised open sailing, but these should not be treated as a general current taster offer.

Activity tags

Boating· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityJunior sailing· AudienceRYA affiliated club· TrainingRYA OnBoard· TrainingSailing activities· ActivitySocial programme· ActivityWatersports· ActivityYacht racing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The club lists youth sailing for ages 8-16, Bright Night Sailing for juniors aged 8-16, and family membership. Current event pages show junior RYA Stage 1-2 sailing scheme bookings and Bright Night Sailing sessions.
Access· Unclear
No current official accessibility, disabled access, Sailability, adaptive sailing, or access-support information was found on the checked official pages.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

Membership fees reviewed at the November 2025 AGM include Family GBP 325, Full GBP 245, Associate GBP 130, House GBP 95, Social Spouse/Partner GBP 35, Cadet GBP 85, Outport GBP 70, Junior GBP 45, Parent/Guardian GBP 90 and Honorary GBP 5. Current event prices found include Bright Night Sailing on 12 June 2026 at GBP 5 for members and GBP 10 for non-members, and RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 1-2 week at GBP 160 for EABC members and GBP 200 for non-members. Dinghy hire is listed at GBP 20 per month for Laser Pico or Topper for eligible members.

Membership

Official site describes an RYA-affiliated Larne Lough club for novices and experienced sailors, with sailing activities and a social programme. Crowdfunding evidence confirms RYA OnBoard and junior Friday Night Club activity.

Boat hire
EABC lists club dinghy hire for members only, with RYA Stage 4 as a minimum requirement before club boats can be used. Laser Pico and Topper hire are each listed at GBP 20 per month, and applications go to training@eabc.club.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Clubhouse· ClubhouseJunior activity· OtherLarne Lough access· OtherSocial programme· ClubhouseSailing instructions/racing· Other

Location

Larne Lough · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Trust

Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
Find Watersports check
12 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
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