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ClubCoastalThorpe St Andrew / Norwich, Norfolk and Norfolk BroadsRiver Yare

Norwich Frostbite Sailing Club

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Norwich Frostbite Sailing Club is a winter dinghy racing club on the River Yare at Thorpe St Andrew.

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Can a beginner start here?

Sailing club, Winter sailing, Dinghy racing, Norfolk One Design, Allcomers racing

Beginner· Unclear
The club describes Sunday racing from October to May and says races are open to allcomers, with other river-suitable boats welcome. However, the checked pages do not say that complete beginners can start here or describe a beginner pathway.
Training· Unclear
No current RYA courses, learn-to-sail sessions, coaching programme, or training dates were found on the checked official pages. The RYA listing shows the venue as a club with dinghy racing and inland waterways activities, but does not list training services.
Taster· Unclear
No current taster session, open day, trial sail, or try-sailing offer was found on the checked official pages. The calendar page did not expose current public taster details in the reviewed content.

Activity tags

Allcomers racing· ActivityDinghy racing· ActivityNorfolk One Design· ActivitySailing club· ActivityWinter sailing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The membership page lists family membership, intermediate membership for ages 18-25, and junior membership for ages 12-17. The racing page also mentions specific races such as a race for junior members. No detailed junior training pathway was found.
Access· Unclear
No adaptive sailing, Sailability, disabled access, step-free access, changing or access facilities, or access-support details were found on the checked official pages or RYA listing.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

Current annual membership fees are listed publicly for 2025-26: full individual member GBP 70, family member GBP 90, intermediate member GBP 30, and junior member GBP 20.

Membership

Official site describes Sunday racing from October to May and an interest in recruiting river-sailing dinghies.

Boat hire· Unclear
No public boat hire, visitor hire, or member club-boat borrowing scheme was found on the checked official pages. The site mentions the current fleet and boats for sale, but does not say that members or visitors can hire or use club boats.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Clubhouse· ClubhouseRiver access· OtherParking· AccessNorfolk One Design fleet· OtherWinter racing· Other

Location

Thorpe St Andrew / Norwich · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Trust

Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
Find Watersports check
13 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
Sources checked (3)