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ClubCoastalWells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk and Norfolk BroadsWells Harbour and North Norfolk creeks

Wells Sailing Club

Beginner· UnclearTrainingJuniors

Wells Sailing Club is a family-friendly harbour club at East Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, with racing, leisure sailing and cruiser members.

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Can a beginner start here?

Sailing club, Dinghy sailing, Racing, Cruiser sailing, Leisure sailing, Canoeing, Social sailing

Beginner· Unclear
The current visible site does not clearly say that complete beginners can start sailing here. It describes a welcoming, family-friendly club, says the club is especially keen to hear from active sailors, and lists training sessions and a Novice Cup in the 2026 fixtures, but beginner entry requirements are not explicit.
Training
The 2026 fixtures list Safety Boat Training on 3 and 4 April 2026, several Training Session entries, and a Training Session & Novice Cup on 23 August 2026. I did not find a current visible RYA course page or structured learn-to-sail course details.
Taster· Unclear
I did not find a current visible taster session, open day, or try-sailing offer. The homepage suggests prospective members can come along at the weekend and introduce themselves, but that is not presented as a sailing taster session.

Activity tags

Canoeing· ActivityCruiser sailing· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityLeisure sailing· ActivityRacing· ActivitySailing club· ActivitySocial sailing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The club describes itself as family friendly, says it encourages young people through junior membership, and the 2025 membership form lists Family and Junior membership categories. The form says Family membership includes children under 18, or in full-time education to age 23.
Access· Unclear
I did not find current visible information about physical accessibility, accessible facilities, adaptive sailing, or access needs support. The club handbook says membership is open to anyone interested in sailing regardless of disability, subject to available facilities, but that does not confirm practical accessibility arrangements.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The current visible 2025 membership application form lists annual subscription fees: Full individual GBP 94, Family GBP 140, Junior GBP 19, car parking sticker GBP 11, Safety Boat & Harbour Dues GBP 20, and boat/canoe parking fees shown as GBP 38. The form says not to enclose payment and that payment details are provided by email once the application is approved.

Membership

Official site welcomes prospective members, junior members and active sailors.

Boat hire· Unclear
The homepage says the club has a fleet of club boats that can be borrowed by any competent members. I did not find public boat hire details, hire prices, or confirmation that non-members can hire boats.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Clubhouse· ClubhouseClub boats· OtherBar· ClubhouseHarbour facilities· OtherSocial calendar· Clubhouse

Location

Wells-next-the-Sea · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
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14 Jun 2026
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Not listed
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