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ClubRiverBisham, Marlow, BerkshireRiver Thames between Bisham Abbey and Temple Lock

Marlow Sailing Club

BeginnerTraining· UnclearJuniors

Marlow Sailing Club is a small RYA-affiliated River Thames dinghy club at Bisham, with club boats, accessible facilities, family sailing and discover-sailing opportunities.

Start

Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, River sailing, Family sailing, Club boats, Discover sailing, Social sailing

Beginner
Marlow Sailing Club supports beginners through membership rather than a clearly published formal course route. The official homepage says the club is open to all levels of experience, says people who have not sailed before can join an experienced club member in their dinghy and discover sailing, and says new sailors can try sailing with an experienced club member. The membership page also says probationary membership is for people wishing to start sailing for the first time or return after time away, and lets them use club boats while deciding what dinghy they need.
Training· Unclear
No current official evidence was found for formal training, RYA courses, structured lessons, or published learn-to-sail courses. The site supports beginner discovery sails with experienced members and probationary member use of club boats, but that does not confirm a current training programme.
Taster
A low-commitment try-sailing route is supported. The official homepage says people new to sailing can try sailing with an experienced club member and can join one of the club's experienced members in their dinghy to discover sailing. The 2026 programme also lists Tri-a-sail dates, including 27 June 2026, but the site does not publish separate booking or eligibility details for that event.

Activity tags

Club boats· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityDiscover Sailing· ActivityFamily sailing· AudienceRiver sailing· ActivitySocial sailing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The club supports family and younger-member sailing. The official membership page says the emphasis is on family membership, including the boat owner, spouse or partner, and family members up to age 18. The homepage says there are two Optibat dinghies for younger members plus two Toppers, and the 2026 programme includes multiple family sailing days.
Access
The official homepage says disabled access is provided for all clubhouse facilities. No current official evidence was found for Sailability, adapted boats, hoists, or assisted sailing provision, so the confirmed access evidence is limited to clubhouse facilities.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The official membership page lists fees due on 1 January each year: annual subscription GBP 140, including one boat space or a contribution for use of club boats by non-boat-owning members; new-member joining fee GBP 15; key deposit GBP 20; and annual extra boat space fee, if available, GBP 40.

Membership

Official site describes an RYA-affiliated dinghy-sailing club on the Berkshire bank of the Thames, open to all levels, with club boats, boat storage, discover-sailing with members and a small friendly membership.

Boat hire
Club boat use is available for members or probationary members, not confirmed as public walk-up hire. The homepage says new members may use club boats while deciding what to buy and lists two Optibats, two Toppers, a Gull and a Pico in the club fleet. The membership page says probationary members can use club boats while deciding what dinghy they need, and the annual subscription includes either one boat space or a contribution for use of club boats by non-boat-owning members.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Meeting room· OtherSlipway· LaunchClubhouse· ClubhouseChanging rooms· ChangingBoat spaces· OtherDisabled access· OtherShowers· ChangingWinch· OtherParking· AccessKitchen· Clubhouse

Location

Bisham, Marlow · 6 nearby clubs mapped

Trust

Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
Find Watersports check
13 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
Sources checked (2)