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ClubCoastalShanklin, Isle of WightSandown Bay

Shanklin Sailing Club

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Shanklin Sailing Club is a Sandown Bay beach-launched catamaran club focused on Sprint/Dart 15 racing and coastal sailing.

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Can a beginner start here?

Catamaran sailing, Sprint 15 / Dart 15 racing, Coastal racing, Cruising, Social sailing

Beginner
The club describes the Dart 15 as stable, simple, and easy for beginners to start on. It also says Picos are used as learning boats, mainly but not exclusively for children. Current formal lessons are not running, so beginners should contact or visit before relying on structured training.
Training
The official courses page says there are currently no lessons taking place. Club rules mention SSC RYA qualified instructors in the context of junior members taking club boats afloat, but this is not a current course offer.
Taster· Unclear
No current official taster session, open day, or bookable introductory sail information was found. The homepage invites prospective members to visit on a Sunday morning or call Liam, but does not describe this as a taster session.

Activity tags

Catamaran sailing· ActivityCoastal racing· ActivityCruising· ActivitySocial sailing· ActivitySprint 15 / Dart 15 racing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
Family membership is offered. The club says Picos can be sailed with up to three children and are used as learning boats, mainly but not exclusively for children; it also holds cadet races mostly in Picos. Club rules define junior members and set conditions for juniors using club boats or their own boats.
Access
The club lists a Challenger trimaran designed for less physically able sailors to control from their seat. No broader accessibility information, step-free access details, changing access, or supported sailing process was found on the official pages checked.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

2026 membership and boat park pricing is published. Full fees listed are Single GBP 82.00, Family GBP 98.00, Couple GBP 90.00, Non sailing member GBP 14.00, Associate membership GBP 30.00, Kayak/board GBP 76.00, Boat park GBP 173.00, and Boat park plus kayak/board GBP 212.00. Earlier-payment discounted fees are also listed. No current course, taster, or boat hire prices were found.

Membership

Official contact page lists current officers and contact details; membership details were not captured in this pass.

Boat hire
The official site does not describe public boat hire, but it says the club has a small fleet of Picos for members' use and club rules allow junior members to take a club boat afloat only with patrol boat attendance or supervision by an SSC RYA qualified instructor.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Beach launching· LaunchSafety boat· SafetyRace programme· OtherCatamaran fleet· OtherClubhouse· Clubhouse

Location

Shanklin · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
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14 Jun 2026
Club verification
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