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University of Plymouth Sailing and Powerboating Club

BeginnerTrainingJuniors· Unclear

University of Plymouth Sailing and Powerboating Club is the university sailing club for Plymouth students.

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Can a beginner start here?

University sailing, Dinghy sailing, Team racing, Yacht sailing, Powerboating, Social sailing

Beginner
The official UPSU club page says activities are suitable for just about everyone, describes a Beginner/Social Sailing Session programme, and says the club welcomes new students who are new to sailing and wish to learn the sport.
Training
The page says sailing sessions run from Mount Batten Activity Centre, include free and friendly instruction from fellow UPSC members including qualified RYA instructors, and that racing training will be run throughout the year.
Taster
The page says the club holds Sailing Taster sessions at the start of the year for people who want to experience sailing without paying membership.

Activity tags

Dinghy sailing· ActivityPowerboating· TrainingSocial sailing· ActivityTeam racing· ActivityUniversity sailing· AudienceYacht sailing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors· Unclear
The current official page is for a university student club and does not state whether juniors, families, or non-student family participation are supported.
Access· Unclear
The current official page does not provide accessibility or adaptive sailing information.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The page lists sailing sessions at GBP 5.00, Sailing Standard Membership at GBP 50.00, and Sailing Committee Membership at GBP 40.00. It also says sessions cost only GBP 5 for half a day on the water.

Membership

Official students' union page lists the current university sailing and powerboating club and membership route.

Boat hire· Unclear
The page says sessions include all the kit needed to get on the water, but it does not clearly describe public boat hire or hire pricing as a standalone offer.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Competition programme· OtherUniversity club· OtherTraining sessions· Other

Location

Plymouth · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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14 Jun 2026
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