ClubSonning Eye, Reading, BerkshireFormer gravel pit adjacent to the River Thames at Sonning Eye
Reading Sailing Club
Verified by the clubClub checked this info on 26 Jul 2026
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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.
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.
Reading Sailing Club confirmed on 26 July 2026 that it holds one Open Day each year, generally in May. The Open Day offers sailing taster sessions for adults and children over 5 with no previous experience required. Booking in advance is recommended via enquiries@readingsc.org.uk; check the official Open Day page for the next date.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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