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ClubRiverLong Eaton, DerbyshireRiver Trent and Trent Lock area

Trent Valley Sailing Club

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Trent Valley Sailing Club is a river sailing and racing club at Long Eaton.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Junior sailing, Family sailing, Open days, Social sailing

Beginner
The club explicitly invites complete beginners to its 19 April 2026 Open Day, offers trial sails with RYA-qualified instructors, and lists RYA Dinghy Level 1 as an introduction to sailing for getting afloat under supervision.
Training
The club lists RYA Dinghy Level 1 and RYA Dinghy Level 2 courses. Level 1 covers sailing in all directions and launching/recovering, and Level 2 covers rigging, launching, capsize recovery and safety knowledge. Each course is listed as two days or equivalent sessions, with dates published on the club calendar.
Taster
The 2026 Open Day page says visitors can have a trial sail with an RYA-qualified instructor, that the event is free and open to all ages and experience levels, and that spaces for sailing taster sessions should be booked by email.

Activity tags

Dinghy racing· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityFamily sailing· AudienceJunior sailing· AudienceOpen days· ServiceSocial sailing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
Junior sailing is described for children and young people aged 8-16, including Friday Night Sailing from April to July and a Junior Sailing Camp at the end of July. The Open Day is also described as suitable for individuals and families and open to all ages.
Access· Unclear
I did not find current official visible information about disabled access, step-free access, adapted sailing, or specific accessibility support.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

Course pricing is published as GBP 175 for RYA Dinghy Level 1 and GBP 175 for RYA Dinghy Level 2, including compulsory course materials and certificate. The 2026 Open Day is listed as free. A Fees 2024 page lists membership and storage prices including Full Membership GBP 173, Family Membership GBP 267, Young Adult Membership GBP 77, Junior Membership GBP 53, Responsible Adult Membership GBP 30, Bunk Room GBP 95, Locker GBP 18, All Year Boat Shed Storage GBP 155, and Winter Boat Shed Storage GBP 70.

Membership

Official site describes a friendly family club with racing, junior activity, open days and membership for sailors at Long Eaton.

Boat hire· Unclear
The site mentions a club training fleet, including Otters, Toppers and Optimists, but I did not find current official visible information confirming boat hire for visitors or members.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Boat park· StorageLaunching area· LaunchChanging rooms· ChangingClubhouse· ClubhouseParking· AccessSafety cover· Safety

Location

Long Eaton · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
Find Watersports check
14 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
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