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ClubCoastalInstow, Bideford, DevonTaw-Torridge Estuary and Bideford Bay

North Devon Yacht Club

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North Devon Yacht Club is a dinghy, catamaran and cruiser sailing club at Instow on the Taw-Torridge Estuary.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Catamaran sailing, Cruiser sailing, Racing, Cadet sailing, Training, Social events

Beginner
North Devon Yacht Club says it is an accredited RYA Training Centre with courses for first-time sailors, and its Adult Level 1 course says no sailing experience is required. Training and course bookings are for members.
Training
The club states that it is recognised by the RYA as a training establishment and offers RYA training for dinghy sailing, youth training, power boats, instructor training and other courses. The dinghy course page lists Adult Level 1 and 2, Adult Level 3, advanced modules and instructor routes; the training page says course participants need to be club members.
Taster· Unclear
No current official evidence was found for public taster sails, try-sailing sessions, beginner open days, or a current non-member introductory sailing offer. The site does list Open Week 2026, but describes it as racing for sailing boat classes rather than a beginner taster or open day.

Activity tags

Cadet sailing· AudienceCatamaran sailing· ActivityCruiser sailing· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityRacing· ActivitySocial events· ActivityTraining· Training

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
Current official evidence supports junior and family participation. The membership page lists Full Family membership for spouses/partners and children up to and including age 17, plus Young Adult membership for ages 8 to 26. The youth training page says Cadet training runs over three weeks in August 2026, with Youth Squad and Young Pirates through the sailing season, and lists 2026 cadet weeks with RYA stages.
Access· Unclear
No current official evidence was found for accessible sailing, disabled access facilities, step-free access, accessible toilets or changing, adaptive equipment, or Sailability-style support.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The official membership page lists 2026 fees: Full Family GBP 176, Full Individual GBP 131, Young Adult GBP 51, Country Family GBP 141, Country Individual GBP 104, Social Membership GBP 44, 7-day Individual Temporary GBP 32, and 7-day Full Temporary Family GBP 43. It also lists weekly temporary membership through the shop at GBP 33 per individual and GBP 44 per family. Boat storage and boat park fees are listed separately, including 2026/27 winter boat storage at GBP 11.80 per square metre, NDYC Storage Paddock at GBP 9 per square metre, and a GBP 10 access card. The club boat booking page says there is a GBP 10 booking charge when booking club boats.

Membership

Official site describes sailing, racing, cadets and membership from the Instow clubhouse.

Boat hire
Official sources support club-boat use for approved members, not public boat hire. The membership page says the club has boats members can use to progress. The club-boat page says users must upload qualifications, request NDYC Approved helm status, and pay a GBP 10 booking charge. The recreational sailing page says members can use club boats during Just Sail sessions at a cost per hire.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Estuary launching· LaunchBoat park· StorageClubhouse· ClubhouseBar· ClubhouseChanging rooms· ChangingGalley· Clubhouse

Location

Instow, Bideford · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
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13 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
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