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Stromness · 6 nearby places mapped
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Dinghy sailing, Snipe racing, Yole sailing, Yacht sailing, Adult training, Junior training, Regatta hosting
Stromness Sailing Club is a small friendly club at Ness Point, with Snipe racing, yoles, yachts, regatta activity and instructor-member training for adults and juniors.
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A current club-boat page states the club Snipe 'Nemo' costs GBP 5 per sailing session and hirers are liable for a GBP 250 insurance excess for damage. Current membership prices were not available on the membership page: it says 2025 membership and boat fees will be added when determined at the AGM. The site also says member-owned boats must carry third-party insurance cover of at least GBP 3 million.
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Official Orkney Communities page describes a small friendly club at Ness Point, with Snipe racing, yoles/yachts and RYA-qualified members able to train adult and junior members.
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19 May 2026
Stromness · 6 nearby places mapped
Nearby places to sail
Local forecast
Now · 18:45
Strong breeze · Clearing squall
Very strong wind · Better to stay ashore
Gusts 41 kt
Feels 1°
Demanding conditions. Check the club's sailing plan before launching.
Next 6 hours
Now
22 kt
21:00
26 kt
00:00
18 kt
7-day outlook
Today
27 Oct
Drizzle
14° / 9°
32 kt · Gusts 56 kt
Rain 100%
Wed
28 Oct
Drizzle
12° / 9°
22 kt · Gusts 37 kt
Rain 98%
Thu
29 Oct
Overcast
13° / 11°
15 kt · Gusts 26 kt
Rain 4%
Fri
30 Oct
Drizzle
13° / 3°
14 kt · Gusts 23 kt
Rain 39%
Sat
31 Oct
Drizzle
11° / 2°
8 kt · Gusts 13 kt
Rain 27%
Sun
1 Nov
Drizzle
11° / 7°
8 kt · Gusts 14 kt
Rain 16%
Mon
2 Nov
Overcast
11° / 6°
11 kt · Gusts 19 kt
Rain 2%
Forecast near Stromness Harbour / Scapa Flow approaches, not a live water observation.
Check club notices and local conditions before launching. Data by Open-Meteo.
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