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ClubSonning Eye, Reading, BerkshireFormer gravel pit adjacent to the River Thames at Sonning Eye

Reading Sailing Club

BeginnerTrainingJuniors

Reading Sailing Club is a volunteer-run inland club at Sonning Eye, with dinghy sailing, racing, cruising, RYA courses, youth and junior activity, social sailing and a model-yacht section.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, RYA training, Youth sailing, Junior sailing, Social sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Model yachting

Beginner
The club says it welcomes all levels, including people just starting out, and describes dinghy training courses as an introduction to the sport. Its RYA courses cater for beginners, and the Open Day page says no previous experience is required for sailing taster sessions.
Training
Reading Sailing Club is an RYA-approved teaching establishment and offers adult RYA Levels 1 and 2, junior RYA Stages 1, 2 and 3, Oppies, Youth and Juniors, and powerboat training. Courses are for members, including new members joining to train.
Taster
The official Open Day page advertises sailing taster sessions for adults and kids over 5, with no previous experience required, and says booking in advance is recommended by emailing enquiries@readingsc.org.uk. The listed Open Day date was Saturday 9 May 2026, which had passed by the checked date, and no later taster date was found on the inspected pages.

Activity tags

Canoeing· ActivityDinghy racing· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityJunior sailing· AudienceModel yachting· ActivityRYA training· TrainingSocial sailing· ActivityWindsurfing· ActivityYouth sailing· Audience

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The club describes itself as informal and family friendly. Junior training is offered through RYA junior courses, Oppies for younger children, and Youth and Juniors sessions. Parents or guardians must remain on site during children's training sessions.
Access· Unclear
No specific disabled access, wheelchair access, adaptive sailing, or accessibility information was found on the inspected official pages. Do not assume accessibility provision without contacting the club.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

Membership and training prices are published. 2026/27 annual fees include adult GBP 141, family GBP 189, couple GBP 165, student GBP 35, junior GBP 70, plus a new member joining fee of GBP 46. RYA sail training is GBP 125 per participant for a two-day course. Youth and Juniors is GBP 7.50 per session plus GBP 7.50 club boat hire per session if needed. The new members guide also lists half-day boat hire: Picos GBP 10, Zests GBP 15, Sport 14 GBP 20.

Membership

Official site describes a volunteer-run family club at Sonning Eye with dinghy sailing as the main activity, racing, cruising, social events, youth/juniors, RYA courses and open-day activity.

Boat hire
Members can hire club boats, and signed-in guests may use them through a member. Available boats listed include Toppers, Lasers, Picos, Sport 14s, Race Toppers, Oppis, and RS Fevas. The club says course boats and specialist equipment, including buoyancy aids, wetsuits and spray tops, are supplied for training.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Galley· ClubhouseSlipway· LaunchJetty· LaunchBoat park· StorageHot showers· ChangingClubhouse· ClubhouseChanging rooms· ChangingGrass lawn· Other

Location

Sonning Eye, Reading · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Trust

Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
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13 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
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