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University of Birmingham Sailing Club

BeginnerTrainingJuniors· Unclear

University of Birmingham Sailing Club is a student club offering beginner-friendly social sailing, development sailing and competitive team racing, mainly using Bartley Sailing Club.

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Can a beginner start here?

University sailing, Social sailing, Team racing, Dinghy sailing, RYA course access, Yacht trip

Beginner
The official University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness sailing page says the club welcomes people of all abilities, including people who have never sailed before. It also says Wednesday social sailing is open regardless of ability or experience and that newcomers are supported by experienced sailors.
Training
The page lists Wednesday social sailing and weekend training times, says exact times are confirmed after registration, describes development and performance squads, and says RYA level courses are available at reduced rates during the year.
Taster
The page has a Trials and Tasters section listing taster dates of Wednesday 25 September, Thursday 3 October, and January to be decided, plus competitive team trials on Saturday 5 October and Sunday 6 October. The page does not show a year for these dates, so users should confirm current dates with the club or Instagram before attending.

Activity tags

Dinghy sailing· ActivityRYA course access· TrainingSocial sailing· ActivityTeam racing· ActivityUniversity sailing· AudienceYacht trip· Service

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors· Unclear
The sailing club page does not state whether the club is suitable for juniors, families, or non-student family participation.
Access· Unclear
The sailing club page does not give club-specific accessibility information for sailing sessions, Bartley Sailing Club access, changing, boats, or support needs.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The page lists Social Sailing Membership as GBP 100 per year plus a GBP 17.50 signup fee to UoB Sport, Team/competitive membership as GBP 150 per year plus a GBP 17.50 signup fee, and Social Sailing Half Year Membership from January only as GBP 60 plus a GBP 17.50 signup fee. It notes membership inclusions may change and should be confirmed with the club directly.

Membership

University Sport page lists social and team/competitive memberships, Wednesday social sailing at Bartley, weekend squad training, taster sessions and reduced-rate RYA course opportunities.

Boat hire· Unclear
The page says members have a range of boats to choose from for social sailing and that team membership includes sport-related equipment, but it does not state whether separate boat hire is available or priced.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Access to sessions at Bartley Sailing Club· ClubhouseClub boats· OtherDevelopment squad· OtherPerformance squad· OtherSocial sailing· ClubhouseUniversity sports club· Other

Location

University of Birmingham / Bartley Green · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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14 Jun 2026
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