Day sailing, Cruising, Friendly racing, Dinghy events, Yachting, Motor boating
Beginner· Unclear
The official site does not clearly state whether complete adult beginners can start at the club or how a beginner should get started. The constitution says membership is open to anyone interested in yachting/boating and describes an introductory meeting route for candidates without existing club contacts, but this is not the same as beginner sailing provision.
Training
The visible events page, last updated February 2024, lists kids dinghy training dates and instruction evenings such as knot tying and racing rules basics. No current 2026 training programme or RYA course information was found on the official site.
Upper Forth Boat Club is based at Grangepans in Bo'ness and offers yachting, day sailing, cruising, friendly racing and dinghy activity on the Upper Forth.
The official events page lists kids dinghy training dates. The constitution also defines family membership, including children under 18 within the guardianship of one or two co-habiting adults, and a cadet membership category for people under 18.
Access· Unclear
The constitution says membership is open regardless of disability and other protected characteristics, but the official site does not provide practical accessibility information for visitors, facilities, pontoons, changing rooms, parking, or adapted sailing support.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
No membership, course, taster, hire, or visitor prices were found on the official visible website pages reviewed. The constitution says entrance and subscription fees are set through the club process and that current rates are displayed in the club premises, but it does not publish fee amounts online.
Membership
Official site describes day sailing, cruising around the Forth Estuary, friendly racing, dinghy events and kids dinghy training in event listings.
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