ClubCoastalNew Brighton / Wallasey, MerseysideRiver Mersey at New Brighton
Wallasey Yacht Club
Beginner
Start
Can a beginner start here?
Yacht club, Seabird Half Rater sailing, One-design racing, River racing, Classic yachts, Social sailing
Beginner
The current homepage says everyone is welcome, no experience is needed, and invites people to come and have a go. It also invites people to try sailing on the Mersey in a Seabird and to contact the club.
Training· Unclear
No current visible official page found advertising RYA courses, formal training, or beginner training dates. The site has a 'Club Courses' page, but this contains racing course instructions rather than learn-to-sail courses.
The homepage invites visitors to experience sailing with the club, says no experience is needed, and lists an open morning on Saturday 13 June 2026 from 10.30am to 1pm. It also invites people to try sailing on the Mersey in a Seabird.
The 2026 subscriptions page lists family membership and junior membership categories, but no current visible detail was found about junior sessions, family sailing sessions, ages, or safeguarding arrangements.
Access· Unclear
No current visible official information found about accessibility, step-free access, adapted sailing, or specific access needs.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
2026 subscription rates are listed as: entrance fee 35 GBP, full member 139 GBP, family membership 182 GBP, junior membership 15 GBP, associate membership 90 GBP, outport member 27 GBP, and student member 27 GBP. The same page lists ancillary storage charges including winter yard rent 60 GBP, mooring storage 10 GBP, workshop storage 5 GBP per week, and summer yard fee 3 GBP per week. The page says subscriptions must be paid before 1 June 2026.
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