ClubCoastalQuoile / Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and DownQuoile River and Strangford Lough
Quoile Yacht Club
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Dinghy sailing, Cruiser sailing, Cruiser racing, RYA training, Junior sailing, Women on Water, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Regatta
Beginner
QYC appears suitable for people starting out because it is an approved/recognised RYA Training Centre with sessions run by qualified trainers and other training sessions for members and visitors. The site does not list specific current beginner course dates or a step-by-step beginner pathway.
Training
QYC says it is an approved RYA Training Centre and hosts training sessions organised by qualified trainers, plus other training sessions for members and visitors.
Quoile Yacht Club is an RYA Training Centre on the Quoile and Strangford Lough, with dinghy and cruiser sailing, junior sailing, Women on Water and regatta activity.
The club describes itself as family-friendly. It runs Salty Fridays as a junior sailing programme using club boats, and the sailing page says the Gores Island Race is popular with junior sailors. QYC also says it is an RYA Volvo Youth Sailing Champion Club.
Access
QYC states it holds an RYA Sailability Foundation award. The visitors page also includes a disability-friendly image, but detailed access information was not found on the visible pages checked.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
Visitor pricing found: moorings by donation of GBP 20 per night and pontoon alongside payment of GBP 30 per night. Historic 2021 membership fees were found in a PDF, including Family GBP 335, Single Adult GBP 227, Cadet GBP 49, and Introductory GBP 111, but these should not be treated as current without confirmation.
QYC says members are encouraged to book and use club dinghies: 2 Laser Bahias, 2 Toppers, and 2 Picos. The membership page says club boats used for Salty Fridays are also available for hire by members throughout the season.
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