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Stafford Coastal Cruising Club

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Stafford Coastal Cruising Club is a Stafford-based RYA-affiliated coastal cruising and shorebased-training club.

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Can a beginner start here?

Coastal cruising, Cruise in company, RYA shorebased training, Day Skipper theory, VHF/SRC, First aid, Diesel engine maintenance, Talks, Social sailing club

Beginner
The club says both sailors and non-sailors are welcome, non-owners are welcome, and neither boat ownership nor sailing/cruising experience is required for membership. This makes it appear suitable for people who are new to cruising or sailing, especially those who want a social club, shorebased learning, and crewing opportunities rather than immediate dinghy sailing.
Training
The club describes itself as an RYA accredited/recognised Training Centre. Current official training evidence includes RYA Day Skipper shorebased and RYA Yachtmaster shorebased courses in Stone, with training contact details provided.
Taster· Unclear
I did not find an official taster session, open day, or learn-to-sail trial offer on the pages checked. The club does invite people to come to one of its events and lists a September welcome-back barbecue, but this is not described as a sailing taster or open day.

Activity tags

Coastal cruising· ActivityCruise in company· ActivityDay Skipper theory· ActivityDiesel engine maintenance· ActivityFirst aid· ActivityRYA shorebased training· TrainingSocial sailing club· ActivityTalks· ActivityVHF/SRC· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
Family membership is available and the club states it includes the member's spouse or partner and family members under 19. I did not find evidence of a dedicated junior sailing programme.
Access· Unclear
I did not find official information about disabled access, access needs, step-free access, accessible toilets, or adapted sailing support on the pages checked.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

Official membership prices found: ordinary membership is GBP 38.00 per year, family membership is GBP 48.00 per year, and a GBP 5.00 joining fee is charged when first joining. Official course prices found: Day Skipper shorebased is GBP 450 including the training pack, and Yachtmaster shorebased is GBP 450 including course materials.

Membership

Official site describes an RYA-affiliated coastal cruising club and RYA Training Centre meeting at Stafford Boat Club, with cruise-in-company activity and shorebased courses.

Boat hire· Unclear
I did not find official evidence that the club offers boat hire or club-owned boats. The site does say non-owners are welcome and that there are crewing opportunities, including member-organised cruises with qualified skippers and mates.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Cruise-in-company programme· OtherLicensed bar· ClubhouseParking· AccessRYA shorebased training· OtherStafford Boat Club meeting venue· Other

Location

Stafford · 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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