ClubCoastalThorpe St Andrew / Norwich, Norfolk and Norfolk BroadsRiver Yare
Norwich Frostbite Sailing Club
Verified by the clubClub checked this info on 24 Aug 2026
Start
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.
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.
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 for 2026-27 are: full individual member GBP 75, family member GBP 95, intermediate member GBP 30, and junior member GBP 20.
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
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