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ClubCoastalPortishead, Bristol area / North SomersetBristol Channel

Portishead Yacht and Sailing Club

BeginnerTrainingJuniors

Portishead Yacht and Sailing Club is a coastal dinghy and yacht club on Sugar Loaf Beach, Portishead, with training, cadets, racing and TrySail sessions.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Yacht sailing, Training, Cadets, TrySail

Beginner
The homepage welcomes beginners, and the membership page says visitors can arrange to visit and have a try sail before committing to membership.
Training
The training page says the club normally runs an RYA approved sailing course during the year. The sailing programme also lists RYA Level 2 sessions in 2025, and the club training page describes structured sessions for beginners and new sailors.
Taster
The Try Sail page says the club holds an annual Try Sail event for potential new members and the general public to sample club facilities and have a go at sailing with an experienced club member.

Activity tags

Cadets· AudienceDinghy racing· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityTraining· TrainingTrySail· ActivityYacht sailing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The Cadets page says the club runs a cadets section open to Junior and young Family Members, minimum age 8. The membership page lists Family and Junior membership categories.
Access· Unclear
No current official source was found with accessibility information.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The membership page lists 2026 membership prices: Associate GBP 11.00, Country GBP 36.00, Family GBP 231.00, Junior GBP 80.00, Single GBP 200.00, and Student GBP 98.00.

Membership

Official site welcomes cadets, experienced dinghy racers, beginners, families and individuals. The club has membership, training and TrySail pages, and RYA listing identifies it as both a club and training centre.

Boat hire
The FAQ says boats are hired only to members. The membership page says the club has various boats to hire so people can join without owning a boat.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Cadet sailing· OtherTraining· OtherRescue boats· SafetyBeach access· OtherDinghy racing· OtherClubhouse· Clubhouse

Location

Portishead · 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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