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ClubInlandGailey / Penkridge / Stafford, StaffordshireGailey Reservoir

South Staffordshire Sailing Club

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South Staffordshire Sailing Club is an RYA training, racing and dinghy sailing club at Gailey Reservoir.

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Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Dinghy cruising, RYA training, Powerboat training, Safety boat training, First aid training, Junior sailing, ICC test centre

Beginner
South Staffordshire Sailing Club says it caters for all abilities, from beginners to experienced sailors. Its Learn To Sail page says first-time sailors can try sailing there and do not need special equipment beyond practical clothing, soft-soled shoes, and a willingness to get involved.
Training
The club is an RYA Recognised Training Centre. It offers adult dinghy training on the RYA National Sailing Scheme, youth training on the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme, and 2026 Level 1/Level 2 course dates. Courses combine classroom, shore-based practical, and on-water sessions with qualified instructors overseen by an RYA Senior Instructor.
Taster· Unclear
The official site has a 'Tasters & Open days' mailing list and an events category for 'Open days & Tasters', but I did not find a current dated taster session or open day listing on the accessible official pages. Beginners are invited to come along on a Sunday morning and ask about getting involved.

Activity tags

Dinghy cruising· ActivityDinghy racing· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityFirst Aid training· TrainingICC test centre· ActivityJunior sailing· AudiencePowerboat training· TrainingRYA training· TrainingSafety boat training· Training

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The club has a juniors programme for young sailors of all abilities, including children who have never sailed before. Junior training runs April to October on Sunday mornings, excluding school holidays, and is included with membership. The youth training page lists RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages 1 to 4 and age/size guidance for beginner-friendly junior boats such as Optimists/Optibats and Toppers. Membership categories also include adults with children under 18.
Access· Unclear
I did not find official information about disabled access, step-free access, accessible changing/toilets, adaptive sailing, or support for specific access needs. The adult training page notes that single-handed Topper training is best for people with a good level of mobility and fitness, but this is not a general accessibility statement.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The official membership page lists 2026 sailing membership rates: joint membership GBP 237.00 annually or GBP 19.75 per month; individual membership GBP 183.60 annually or GBP 15.30 per month; young adult membership GBP 91.80 annually or GBP 7.65 per month; non-sailing membership GBP 60.00 annually or GBP 5.00 per month. The Learn To Sail page lists 2026 course prices as GBP 150 for one RYA Level 1 or Level 2 course, or GBP 250 when booking Level 1 and Level 2 together. Boat fees are listed separately, including first adult boat GBP 99.60 annually or GBP 8.30 per month, additional adult boat GBP 60.00 annually or GBP 5.00 per month, and junior boat GBP 60.00 annually or GBP 5.00 per month.

Membership

Official site and RYA directory describe a friendly club with racing, active training, RYA dinghy/youth/powerboat/safety boat courses and social activity.

Boat hire
The official home page and events calendar list repeated 'Club boat hire' events and say club boats are available for members to book during club sessions. The joining page also says the club has a few club sailing boats and SUP boards that visitors can try while there. I did not find exact hire prices on the accessible official pages.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Parking· AccessGailey Reservoir access· OtherTraining fleet· OtherSocial facilities· ClubhouseRacing fleets· OtherClubhouse· Clubhouse

Location

Gailey / Penkridge / Stafford · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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14 Jun 2026
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