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Yacht cruising, Sail cruising, Sail training, Day sailing
Speedbird Offshore Yacht Club is a Hamble-based offshore yacht club with two club yachts, Solent and offshore cruising, new-member days, and RYA practical training.
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SOYC confirmed on 27 July 2026 that these prices are accurate and valid through March 2027: Member single GBP 165; Family Member GBP 100; Junior Member GBP 10; and a non-refundable GBP 100 joining fee for Member applicants only. Daily sailing fees are GBP 53 in summer and GBP 41 in winter, plus GBP 20 per day for temporary members. Training prices are SOYC Skill Byte GBP 86 summer / GBP 73.50 winter; Improve Your Skills GBP 172 / GBP 147; RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper GBP 650 / GBP 600; RYA Coastal Skipper GBP 720 / GBP 660; and Yachtmaster preparation and exam GBP 840 / GBP 780.
Membership
Official site says the club owns two yachts on the River Hamble near Southampton, welcomes anyone, offers day sailing through summer cruises, and is an RYA Recognised Training Centre for practical courses.
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Governing body
18 May 2026
Governing body
18 May 2026
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18 May 2026
Local forecast
Now · 12:45
Moderate breeze · Scattered cloud
Strong wind · Not recommended for beginners; a lively sail for confident sailors
Gusts 21 kt
Feels 18°
A useful sailing breeze, with noticeably stronger gusts to watch for.
Next 6 hours
Now
9 kt
15:00
11 kt
18:00
9 kt
7-day outlook
Today
12 Sept
Overcast
20° / 10°
12 kt · Gusts 24 kt
Rain 4%
Sun
13 Sept
Drizzle
22° / 18°
9 kt · Gusts 18 kt
Rain 29%
Mon
14 Sept
Drizzle
23° / 17°
8 kt · Gusts 15 kt
Rain 10%
Tue
15 Sept
Overcast
22° / 14°
11 kt · Gusts 20 kt
Rain 16%
Wed
16 Sept
Overcast
19° / 12°
9 kt · Gusts 18 kt
Rain 4%
Thu
17 Sept
Overcast
20° / 14°
13 kt · Gusts 24 kt
Rain 43%
Fri
18 Sept
Overcast
17° / 12°
12 kt · Gusts 23 kt
Rain 25%
Forecast near River Hamble, the Solent, and offshore waters, not a live water observation.
Check club notices and local conditions before launching. Data by Open-Meteo.
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