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ClubInlandDarnhall, Winsford, CheshireWinsford Bottom Flash

Winsford Flash Sailing Club

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Winsford Flash Sailing Club is an active Cheshire sailing club and RYA training centre at Bottom Flash in Winsford.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Junior sailing, Youth sailing, RYA training, Powerboat training, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Model yacht racing

Beginner
The official site supports beginner suitability. It says the club offers RYA training courses for adults and children of all abilities, including complete beginners, and that juniors over 8 can start sailing independently using club boats under instruction after Saturday stage 1 sessions. The home page also presents sailing as suitable for anyone of any age and ability.
Training
The club identifies itself as an RYA training centre and lists RYA sailing courses, junior RYA-stage training, and RYA powerboat courses. Adult sailing courses are described as running through spring and summer, with course details in the calendar under General Training.
Taster
The home page states that the club provides taster sessions in all activities from the clubhouse. The public calendar also shows Scout Taster Day entries, but those appear to be specific group activities rather than general public taster dates. No exact public taster booking process or price was found.

Activity tags

Dinghy racing· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityJunior sailing· AudienceKayaking· ActivityModel yacht racing· ActivityPaddleboarding· ActivityPowerboat training· TrainingRYA training· TrainingYouth sailing· Audience

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The club has a dedicated Junior and Youth section described as thriving, inclusive, safe, and fun. It offers junior training and RYA-stage progression, supports parents who are not from a sailing background, and has family membership covering partners and children aged 19 or less, with juniors able to join the Junior Section for an additional fee.
Access· Unclear
No official visible content was found confirming Sailability, adaptive sailing, disabled access, accessible facilities, or specific support for access needs. The junior page uses inclusive wording, but it does not state concrete accessibility provision.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

Membership pricing was found. One-off joining fee: GBP 20 for Full, Family, Recreational and Social memberships. Full membership: GBP 146 January to December, GBP 88 July/August join, GBP 45 September/October join. Family membership: GBP 180 January to December, GBP 108 July/August join, GBP 50 September/October join, plus GBP 25 per junior for Junior Section. Junior Section: GBP 75 January to December, GBP 45 July/August join, GBP 20 September/October join. Recreational membership: GBP 99 January to December, GBP 60 July/August join, GBP 30 September/October join. Social membership: GBP 60 January to December, GBP 36 July/August join, GBP 15 September/October join. Outport membership: GBP 29. Temporary membership: GBP 25 for 4 weeks. Boat berthing: GBP 55 per boat attached to adult membership, GBP 45 per boat attached to junior membership. Working party levy can be GBP 80, reduced or cancelled by attendance. Powerboat course fee listed as GBP 90 members and GBP 180 non-members, but the page heading references 2022 course dates, so current availability should be checked before publishing as a current course price. Adult sailing course fees, taster prices, and club boat maintenance/rental prices were not found in visible text.

Membership

Official site describes Winsford Flash Sailing Club as an RYA training centre with adult and child courses, Wednesday racing, Friday kids training, Sunday racing and Saturday free sailing.

Boat hire
The site states that the club has a wide range of boats members can rent for the day, and that sailing dinghies and paddle boards are available for members to use for a small maintenance fee. The booking page lists Club Boats and Advanced User Club Boats as member-only categories. No exact club boat rental or maintenance fee was found, and visitor/non-member hire was not evidenced.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Club boats· OtherRacing· OtherJunior and youth section· OtherKayak and board activity· OtherTraining· OtherWebcam· Other

Location

Darnhall, Winsford · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
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15 Jun 2026
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