Locks Sailing Club

Locks Sailing Club says it actively welcomes new members across all ages, sailing abilities and dinghy types, and says people do not have to own a boat because club dinghies are available for adult and youth members. The junior page also says complete beginners can use junior sessions to build confidence and get on the water, with parent involvement. The club is a self-help volunteer club, so new adult beginners should contact the club or visit rather than expect paid instruction.

Current official pages support club-led training activity, especially for juniors: the club describes a strong commitment to training and family involvement, says it has good junior training, and says junior sessions help children improve sailing skills, rig and handle boats, learn how to race and have fun. No current official page found during this check clearly advertised adult RYA courses or paid lessons.

The 2026 official calendar lists a future Family Fun & Open Day - RNLI event on Sunday 5 July 2026. No separate booking page or detailed public try-sailing instructions were found, so treat this as an open-day signal rather than confirmed regular taster sessions.

Locks Sailing Club has active junior and family evidence: the about page says many members joined as juniors, families are involved in training, active sailors range from age 7 to 80, and the club has a strong commitment to youth sail training. Junior pages list junior evenings and a 2026 junior calendar, with sessions for children up to 18 and reduced junior and cadet membership rates.

No current official accessible sailing, Sailability, adaptive equipment, step-free access, or disabled facility information was found during this check. The 2024 rule book says membership is open to anyone interested in sailing, kayaking or SUPing regardless of disability and other protected characteristics, but that is not enough evidence to mark accessible sailing support as available.

Club boat use is available through the club: the home page links to a club boat booking service, the membership overview says adult and youth members do not have to own a boat because club dinghies are available, and the club dinghies page lists hireable club dinghies including Laser, Topper, RS200 and Laser 2000. The 2024 rule book indicates several membership categories may book club dinghies, kayaks or SUPs subject to the appropriate hire charge, so this appears to be member boat use rather than public hire.