ClubRiverLong Eaton, DerbyshireRiver Trent and Trent Lock area
Trent Valley Sailing Club
Beginner
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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