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ClubInlandBrackenfield, Alfreton, DerbyshireOgston Reservoir

Ogston Sailing Club

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Ogston Sailing Club is an inland dinghy sailing, racing and training club on Ogston Reservoir.

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Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, RYA training, Junior sailing, Accessible sailing, Open meetings, Stand-up paddleboarding

Beginner
Ogston Sailing Club has beginner-friendly routes for adults and juniors. Adult RYA Level 1 is listed for 2026, though the published Level 1 dates had already ended by 2026-06-13. Junior Fleet says it caters for all abilities, including absolute beginners aged 8-16.
Training
The club lists adult RYA Learn to Sail courses and junior training. Adult training is for club members only. Adult Level 2 still has future 2026 course dates after 2026-06-13; adult Level 1 dates had ended. Junior Youth Sailing Scheme 2 is listed for ages 8-16 who have already completed YSS1.
Taster
A Sailability trial session is offered for people who want to try sailing one of the club's accessible boats or see what is involved. I did not find a general public sailing taster session for all newcomers on the official site.

Activity tags

Dinghy sailing· ActivityJunior sailing· AudienceOpen meetings· ActivityRYA training· TrainingStand-up paddleboarding· ActivityAccessible sailing· AccessDinghy racing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
Junior Fleet is aimed at young sailors aged 8-16 and includes absolute beginners through to certificate holders. Parents are expected to attend and help because the club says it does not operate in loco parentis. Family and youth membership categories are also published.
Access
The club has a Sailability section for disabled sailors and people with mobility issues, with Challenger trimarans, assessment using a buddy seat, support for regular sailing, inclusive changing facilities, and a Sailability membership category for Blue Badge holders.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

2026 Sailing and SUP membership prices include family GBP 298.70, single 25+ GBP 247.20, single under 25 GBP 128.75, youth under 19 GBP 82.40, Sailability Blue Badge holder GBP 123.60, social GBP 51.50, and patron GBP 61.80. SUP-only prices are also listed, including family GBP 190.55, single 25+ GBP 154.50, single under 25 GBP 78.28, youth under 19 GBP 53.56, and Sailability Blue Badge holder GBP 77.25. One boat/SUP berth is included; additional senior berth is GBP 41.20 for Sailing/SUP or GBP 10 SUP-only, and additional under-25 berth is GBP 20.60 for Sailing/SUP or GBP 5 SUP-only. Adult RYA Level 1 and Level 2 courses are each listed at GBP 100. Junior RYA certificate training is listed at GBP 50 per certificate.

Membership

Official site describes sailing, racing, training, junior activity and accessible sailing at Ogston Reservoir.

Boat hire
The official membership page says use of club boats and SUPs is free to all members, and the Free Sailing page says club boats are available on Friday evenings. This is member use, not evidence of visitor boat hire.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Training boats· OtherParking· AccessLaunching area· LaunchBoat park· StorageGalley· ClubhouseBar· ClubhouseSafety boats· SafetyChanging rooms· ChangingClubhouse· Clubhouse

Location

Brackenfield, Alfreton · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
Find Watersports check
13 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
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