Rutland Sailability says it supports every level from beginners to elite, welcomes novice sailors, and says previous sailing experience is not required. Beginners can try sailing and progress with instruction towards solo sailing if that suits their aims.
Training
Rutland Sailability says it is an RYA Affiliated Club and RYA Training Centre. Training follows RYA National Sailing Scheme and RYA Sailability Scheme structures, supported by RYA-qualified instructors, and it also runs in-house safety and volunteer training.
The membership page says the first and second visits are free to try the club. The opportunities page advertises a free taster session, and the Rutland Sailing Club Sailability page asks prospective sailors or volunteers to contact named people for a taster session.
Rutland Sailability lists a minimum age of 7 and says age is no barrier. It runs Saturday morning sailing for youngsters with disabilities, including a training course aimed at helping young sailors sail solo in a closely monitored environment.
Access
The club describes itself as disability-friendly and says it has wheelchair ramps, lifts, golf buggies, a changing suite for people with disabilities, hoists for transferring people from wheelchairs into boats, accessible boats and equipment, wide doors, and purpose-built changing rooms.
Costs
Costs, sessions, and boats
Prices
First and second visits are free. Annual membership fees are GBP 30 to GBP 70 depending on whether the person joins as a sailing, non-sailing, or youth member, with no additional charges for sailing. A daily membership rate applies for groups or Special Needs sessions, but the daily amount is not published.
Official site says Rutland Sailability is an RYA-affiliated club and RYA Training Centre, based at Rutland Sailing Club, with disabled sailors and able-bodied volunteers as members.
Rutland Sailability provides club boats for members to sail rather than describing public boat hire. Members book available sailing slots, may use boats appropriate to their skills and experience, and there are no additional sailing charges after membership. Boats include accessible solo, two-person, instructor-supported, and group-capable boats.
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