ClubCoastalSt Mary's, Holm, Orkney IslandsScapa Flow / St Mary's Bay
Holm Sailing Club
Beginner
Start
Can a beginner start here?
Dinghy sailing, Points racing, Fun sailing, Regatta hosting, Junior sailing, Local fleet racing
Beginner
Holm Sailing Club is suitable for beginners. The official training page says Wednesday evening summer fun sailing gets people afloat and teaches the basics, and the FAQ says people who know nothing about sailing can come down, may be able to crew a Snipe, and do not need special skills to crew.
Training
The club runs a Wednesday evening summer fun-sailing course covering dinghy basics such as rigging, launching, steering, sail trim, balance, capsize recovery, ropes and knots. It states this is not nationally recognised certification; the FAQ points people seeking RYA qualifications to Orkney Sailing Club.
The official 2026 calendar lists recurring Fun Sail sessions through the summer, and the FAQ says interested newcomers can come down on Tuesday evenings to watch and may get a sail if someone needs crew. I did not find a separately named open day.
The training page says dinghies are available to suit juniors and adults, and the club committee includes a Youth and PVG role. The FAQ lists family and young person membership prices.
Access· Unclear
I did not find current official information about physical accessibility, adapted sailing, step-free access, accessible changing, or access-needs support.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
Official membership prices found: Family Membership £60, Adult £45, Young Person £15, Senior £25. The 2026 regatta notice also lists an event entry fee of £20 per boat plus £5 for each person on board. I did not find prices for the fun-sailing course or any separate boat hire.
Official site says the club runs summer evening points racing and fun sailing, welcomes new members, and publishes current committee and regatta information.
Club dinghies are available for the Wednesday evening fun-sailing course, with boats to suit juniors and adults. The FAQ says membership helps maintain club boats, but I did not find a separate public boat-hire offer or hire pricing.
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