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Plymouth and Devon Schools Sailing Association

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Plymouth and Devon Schools Sailing Association supports schools and youth sailing in Devon.

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Can a beginner start here?

Schools sailing, Youth sailing, Team racing, RYA training, Dinghy sailing

Beginner
The official site says disabled people of all ages and experience are welcome, including people completely new to the water. RYA lists beginner sailing courses.
Training
The official site says PDSSA offers structured sailing courses and powerboat courses. RYA lists it as a Training Centre.
Taster
The official site says people can join for training, an experience, or to get on the water, but it does not publish specific dates or booking details for taster sessions.

Activity tags

Schools sailing· AudienceRYA training· TrainingYouth sailing· AudienceDinghy sailing· ActivityTeam racing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The official site says disabled people of all ages are welcome. RYA lists Youth Dinghy Sailing stages 1 to 4.
Access
The official site describes PDSSA Sailability as providing safe, supported sailing for disabled people of all ages and abilities, with trained volunteers and accessible boats.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

No membership, course, session, taster, or hire prices were found on the checked public pages.

Membership

Official association site and RYA directory evidence support a youth/schools sailing organisation rather than a conventional public membership club.

Boat hire· Unclear
The official site mentions taking command of a sail boat or going out in a powerboat, but does not state that self-service boat hire is available.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Youth sailing programme· OtherTraining boats· Other

Location

Plymouth · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Trust

Sources and data quality

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