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East Lothian Yacht Club

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East Lothian Yacht Club is a North Berwick harbour club on the Firth of Forth, with dinghy and keelboat sailing, racing, training, summer-school and cadet activity.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Keelboat sailing, Racing, Adult sailing courses, Summer school, Cadet sailing, Powerboat training

Beginner
Adult learn-to-sail courses are aimed at complete beginners and use club boats, with RYA instructors working toward RYA Level 2. The 2026 summer school page also describes RYA Youth Stage 1 and 2 courses for new and beginner sailors.
Training
ELYC offers adult learn-to-sail, youth summer school, youth improver, powerboat, safety boat, first aid, VHF, and related training for club members. Some course/event availability varies by calendar and demand.
Taster· Unclear
No current official taster session, open day, or one-off public try-sailing offer was found on the checked official pages. The club does list member sailing sessions and courses, but these are not evidence of a current taster offer.

Activity tags

Adult sailing courses· TrainingCadet sailing· AudienceDinghy sailing· ActivityKeelboat sailing· ActivityPowerboat training· TrainingRacing· ActivitySummer school· Audience

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
Junior provision is current: the 2026 summer school offers RYA Youth Stage 1 and 2 for new/beginner sailors plus improver courses, and the membership information lists cadet/family categories and youth courses. Fun Friday is described as helping both adults and children improve confidence on the water, with under-18 parental consent required.
Access· Unclear
No current official accessibility notes, adaptive sailing information, wheelchair access details, or access-needs contact route were found on the checked official pages.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The current joining page lists 2026/27 annual membership prices: Full £255, Family £480, Joint £410, Young Adult £85, Cadet £70, Child free subject to the stated accompanying adult condition, and Friend of East Lothian £85. It also lists monthly options for several categories. Fun Friday states no activity charge unless hiring a club boat, with Topper hire £5, Laser 2000 £10, and Zest or Topaz £8.

Membership

Official site navigation lists adult sailing courses, summer school, improver courses, cadet membership and powerboat/RYA-related training pages.

Boat hire
Club boats are available to hire for a small fee by members with RYA Level 2 or equivalent experience, and only during organised sessions with safety cover. The club lists Topper, Zest, Topaz, Laser 2000, and Pico dinghies; Fun Friday gives example hire charges for Topper, Laser 2000, Zest, and Topaz.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Racing calendar· OtherTraining programme· OtherClub moorings· StorageCadet membership· OtherHarbour clubhouse· ClubhouseWeather and tide resources· Other

Location

North Berwick · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Verified
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12 Jun 2026
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