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Upnor Sailing Club

Beginner· UnclearTraining· UnclearJuniors

Upnor Sailing Club is a Lower Upnor River Medway club with moorings, river access and cruising/social activity.

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Can a beginner start here?

Sailing club, Cruising, Moorings, Social sailing

Beginner· Unclear
The site describes cruises for a wide range of skill levels, some within the river suitable for all boats and abilities, and briefings where knowledge is shared for less experienced sailors. It does not clearly state that complete beginners can start sailing at the club or describe a beginner onboarding pathway.
Training· Unclear
No current visible official page reviewed clearly advertises RYA courses, formal training, learn-to-sail courses, or a training programme. The information page mentions knowledge sharing for less experienced sailors before longer cruises, but this is not presented as formal training.
Taster· Unclear
The site advertises an open day and says prospective members can book a tour to look around the club and facilities. It does not clearly advertise sailing taster sessions or on-water try-sailing sessions.

Activity tags

Cruising· ActivityMoorings· ActivitySailing club· ActivitySocial sailing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The membership costs page lists Family Member, Junior Member, and junior joining-fee categories. The site does not provide visible detail on junior sailing activities or family-specific beginner support.
Access· Unclear
No current visible official page reviewed provides accessibility information or specific access-needs support details.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The membership costs page lists annual subscriptions including Full Member GBP 214, Family Member GBP 321, Junior Member GBP 52, dinghy park GBP 30.00, outboard storage GBP 31.00, and 2026 mooring costs from GBP 402 to GBP 481 depending on mooring length, plus a Peel Ports conservancy charge of GBP 108.70. Joining fees are listed as GBP 140 and Junior GBP 44 but marked currently suspended. The open day page separately says combined club membership and a mooring starts from GBP 616 per year, so users should confirm the current total with the club.

Membership

Official site and MSBA evidence identify an active sailing club at Lower Upnor.

Boat hire· Unclear
No current visible official page reviewed advertises boat hire. The site focuses on members' sailing vessels, moorings, cruising, and racing, and says the club does not cater for motorboats or other watercraft.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

River access· OtherClubhouse· ClubhouseMoorings· StorageSocial events· Clubhouse

Location

Lower Upnor / Rochester · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Trust

Sources and data quality

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