ClubCoastalBirchington / Minnis Bay, KentMinnis Bay and Thanet coast
Minnis Bay Sailing Club
Beginner
Start
Can a beginner start here?
Dinghy sailing, Catamaran sailing, Club racing, Training, Social sailing
Beginner
The official home page describes Minnis Bay Sailing Club as welcoming sailors of all experience levels, and the sailing page says club races cater for newcomers as well as experienced sailors. The club also lists a Topaz dinghy as suitable for beginners.
Training
The official site says the club provides approved sail training as an RYA-affiliated club, lists training courses and coaching as membership benefits, and the 2026 programme includes a sail training week from 17 to 22 August 2026 plus supported sailing and technical practice sessions.
The official membership and sailing pages mention open days and free taster sessions, but no future dated taster session or open day was found. The 2026 programme lists an open day on 6 June 2026, which had already passed when checked on 13 June 2026, so current taster availability is not confirmed.
Catamaran sailing· ActivityClub racing· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivitySocial sailing· ActivityTraining· Training
Suitability
Juniors, families, and accessibility
Juniors
The official sailing page lists youth sailing with junior sailing courses and a cadet racing program. The membership page lists family membership, cadet membership for ages 16-18, and safeguarding information for young sailors.
Access· Unclear
No current official information was found for Sailability, adaptive sailing, disabled sailing, step-free access, or specific access support for taking part on the water.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
The official membership page lists annual fees: special 2026 new family member rate GBP 124; full individual GBP 124; family GBP 191; kayak member GBP 124; cruising member GBP 320; cadet age 16-18 GBP 20; student GBP 20; group GBP 383; associate/social GBP 43; full 1981 member GBP 99; family 1981 member GBP 153; associate 1981 member GBP nil. It says fees renew each April and extra charges may apply for boat storage and other services. The official 2026 berthing rates PDF lists boat storage/berthing rates by boat class, including kayak GBP 33 and a calculator rate of GBP 78.47 x beam.
The official home page says the club has a small fleet of boats available for sail training and hire by members. The sailing page says club boats are available to members for recreational sailing, with booking required through the online system, and the membership page mentions use of club boats with training plus discounted club boat hire rates. No exact current club boat hire prices were found.
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