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ClubCoastalWoolston, Southampton, HampshireSouthampton Water

Southampton Sailing Club

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Southampton Sailing Club is a Woolston club on Southampton Water, with dinghy and yacht activity, recreational sailing, day sails, racing, training, cruiser rallies, and social events.

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Start

Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy cruising, Dinghy racing, Sportboat / RIBs, Windsurfing, Yacht cruising, Yacht racing, Recreational sailing

Beginner
The club presents itself as welcoming to curious novices and says recreational sailing sessions welcome all skill levels. Beginners can also crew on club dinghy activities without RYA Level 2, although helming requires RYA Dinghy Level 2.
Training
RYA Dinghy Level 1 or 2 training is described as available in house when there are enough interested people, and through a University of Southampton partnership. The official page lists 2025 course examples and says to contact training@southamptonsailingclub.com or book University courses directly.
Taster
A 2026 open day is listed for Saturday 20 June, 12:00-16:00, with no experience needed, everyone welcome, taster sails, clubhouse tours, RIB rides, BBQ, and bar. Booking is recommended by emailing commodore@southamptonsailingclub.com or texting the listed contact number on the event page.

Activity tags

Dinghy cruising· ActivityDinghy racing· ActivityRecreational sailing· ActivitySportboat / RIBs· ActivityWindsurfing· ActivityYacht cruising· ActivityYacht racing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The club publishes Family Sailing and Family Social membership categories, plus a Cadet membership category for ages 14-17. I found evidence for family and cadet membership, but no detailed junior programme page in the official pages checked.
Access· Unclear
I did not find official information about disabled access, step-free access, adapted sailing, accessible toilets, or other access-needs support on the official pages checked.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The club publishes 2026-27 membership fees. Examples: Single Sailing GBP 145 plus one-off joining fee GBP 70; Family Sailing GBP 187 plus one-off joining fee GBP 70; Student 18-24 GBP 60 plus one-off joining fee GBP 60; Cadet 14-17 GBP 33. Training prices are also listed: in-house RYA Level 1 or 2 GBP 90 per course, and University partner RYA Dinghy Level 1 or 2 at GBP 104.50 for SSC members in 2025. Other storage/mooring fees are listed on the joining page.

Membership

Official site describes a members' club on Southampton Water with recreational sailing, day sails, racing, social events, training, cruiser rallies, crew finder, and a 2026 open day.

Boat hire
The club says members have access to a fleet of dinghies including RS Quest, Wayfarers, and GP14s for recreational sailing or day events, and mentions a Foxcub cruiser for a first taste of cruiser sailing. I did not find separate public hire pricing or a detailed booking policy on the checked official pages.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Club boat· OtherCrew finder· OtherMoorings· StorageClubhouse· ClubhouseCompound· Other

Location

Woolston, Southampton · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Trust

Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
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14 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
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