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ClubInlandTibbie Shiels / Yarrow, Selkirk, Scottish BordersSt Mary's Loch

St Mary's Loch Sailing Club

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St Mary's Loch Sailing Club is a family-oriented inland loch club in the Scottish Borders, offering dinghy cruising and racing, RYA training, junior activity, open events, windsurfing and other member watersports from its base near Tibbie Shiels.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Dinghy cruising, Dinghy racing, RYA training, Junior sailing, Family sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Rowing, Open meetings

Beginner
The club presents itself as suitable for novice, intermediate and experienced sailors, says new members of all abilities and ages are welcome, and describes a safe, fun environment for pottering, racing, or both. It is primarily a members' club, so beginners should expect to join or contact the club before using facilities.
Training
The club says it is an RYA Training Centre and runs regular training events. Official pages also state that RYA and club training is for members only, and the FAQ says the club does not offer training or RYA courses for non-members.
Taster
The club says its annual social events include a family fun and open day, and the current site listed a Family Fun Day event on 20 June 2026. I did not find detailed public taster-session booking information on the accessible official pages checked.

Activity tags

Dinghy cruising· ActivityDinghy racing· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityFamily sailing· AudienceJunior sailing· AudienceKayaking· ActivityOpen meetings· ActivityRowing· ActivityRYA training· TrainingWindsurfing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The club describes itself as family orientated. It offers family membership, cadet membership for ages 7 to 18, adult and junior sailing camps, junior training references, and regular junior racing/classes including Optimist and Topper activity.
Access· Unclear
I did not find current official information about disabled access, step-free access, accessible changing/toilets, adaptive sailing, or support for specific access needs on the accessible pages checked.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

Membership prices found: family membership GBP 165, or GBP 160 if paid before 31 March; individual adult GBP 110, or GBP 105 early; full-time student GBP 29, or GBP 24 early; friend member GBP 29, or GBP 24 early; cadet member GBP 29, or GBP 24 early. New members pay a one-off GBP 75 fee, made up of GBP 50 joining fee and GBP 25 key deposit. Club boat hire for members is listed as GBP 10 per day for most club boats and GBP 20 per day for RS Fevas. Camping is listed as GBP 2.50 per night on the membership page and GBP 2.50 per person per night on the camping/boat-hire post, with children under 6 free in that post.

Membership

Official site says new members of all abilities and ages are welcome, with family, individual, student and cadet membership categories; club boat hire and camping are available to members.

Boat hire
Club boats are available for daily rental by club members only, on a first-come, first-served basis. The FAQ says members can hire a Topper or Topaz for GBP 10 per day, or an RS Feva for GBP 20 per day, and that hire is intended to help new members and families with children get started. The club does not hire buoyancy aids, lifejackets, wetsuits, waterproofs, clothing, or other personal safety equipment.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Club boats· OtherWebcam· OtherBoat hire for members· OtherCamping for members and guests· OtherRegatta hosting· OtherWeather information· OtherTraining events· OtherClubhouse· Clubhouse

Location

Tibbie Shiels / Yarrow, Selkirk · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
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14 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
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