ClubRiverStaines-upon-Thames, SurreyRiver Thames at Staines
Staines Sailing Club
Verified by the clubClub checked this info on 5 Aug 2026
Start
Can a beginner start here?
Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Discover sailing, Family sailing, Club boats, Social sailing, Paddleboarding, Rowing
Beginner
Staines Sailing Club presents a clear route for new sailors: prospective visitors can arrange a first sail in a Wayfarer with an experienced helm, borrow kit as needed, and visit before committing to membership. The club also says new or novice members are encouraged to crew first to learn the ropes before sailing independently.
Training
RYA training is not offered on site. The club confirmed on 5 August 2026 that it directs members to a local commercial RYA training provider.
Beginner
Training
Juniors
Staines Sailing Club is a small family River Thames club at Staines-upon-Thames, with Sunday racing, discover-sailing opportunities, club boats and social activity.
The homepage invites people who want to try sailing to contact John Bower and arrange a sail in one of the club's Wayfarers with an experienced helm. No current open-day dates were found on the official pages checked.
The club describes itself as a small, friendly family club. The trial-sail information says a Wayfarer can take two adults or a parent with two children, family membership includes juniors, and the club boat rules refer to junior members sailing with a responsible adult. The club history also says RS Zest dinghies were added for less experienced sailors and families.
Access· Unclear
No specific access-needs, disability sailing, step-free access, adapted facilities, or accessibility information was found on the official pages checked.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
2026 annual membership prices listed by the club are: Family, including juniors, GBP 165.00; Full individual, GBP 110.00; Social, GBP 55.00. Boat park fees listed are: single boat, GBP 80.00; large sailing boat, GBP 330.00. The club also lists a GBP 60.00 per-year charge for non-boat-owning sailors to use club boats from their second year onwards. The page says membership is reduced by 50% halfway through the season and no fees are due until an application is accepted.
Official site describes a small friendly family club on the River Thames, welcomes new members, offers arranged Discover Sailing sails in Wayfarers, club boats, secure boat park access and Sunday racing.
Club boats are available to members once they have joined and gained confidence and experience. Use remains subject to availability, club activities, safety cover, competence and any fees due. This is a members-only arrangement, not public boat hire.
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