ClubCoastalLargs, Clyde / North AyrshireFirth of Clyde
Largs Sailing Club
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Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Keelboat racing, Yacht cruising, RYA courses, Junior sailing, Cadet sailing, Major events, Social sailing
Beginner
Largs Sail Training Association is based at Largs Sailing Club and offers RYA-recognised training for beginners from first time in a boat, with adult and youth pathways and short courses open to non-members.
Training
The club's LSTA is an RYA-recognised training centre offering adult and junior dinghy training, evening training from April to August, weekend and summer courses, and RYA beginner through advanced dinghy courses.
Largs Sailing Club is a major Clyde sailing club at Largs Yacht Haven, offering dinghy and keelboat sailing, cruising, cadets, RYA training through LSTA and large events.
A low-commitment adult route is listed as a six-week introductory offer that includes temporary club membership, and non-members are welcomed on short courses. No current open-day date was found.
Junior and family participation is supported: membership includes family and junior categories, youth training is for ages 8 to 16, summer weeks are aimed at children aged 8 and over, and the RYA listing includes OnBoard Club status.
Access
The current RYA listing identifies Largs Sail Training Association at Largs Sailing Club as a Sailability Centre offering sailing for people with disabilities. The club site did not provide detailed access arrangements, so visitors should contact the club before attending.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
Published 2026-27 membership fees include Family GBP 380/year or GBP 32.25/month, Individual GBP 292/year or GBP 24.75/month, Cruising GBP 166/year or GBP 14.15/month, Junior GBP 105/year, House GBP 67/year or GBP 5.75/month, and Joint House GBP 92/year or GBP 7.80/month. Current LSTA booking pages list Start Sailing Level 1 from GBP 240, summer fun weeks from GBP 310, and member club-boat hire from GBP 5 or GBP 10 depending on boat.
Official site describes a modern clubhouse at Largs Yacht Haven, beginner teaching through LSTA, dinghy and keelboat racing, cruising section, cadets and major event hosting.
LSTA boats can be booked by Largs Sailing Club members for use during organised Wednesday evening or Sunday afternoon activities, subject to competency and familiarity with rigging and storage. Current booking listings show Topper, RS Q'ba, RS Vision and RS Feva hire at GBP 5, and RS Quest hire at GBP 10.
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