Complete beginners can start via sailing tasters, 2-hour introductory sailing sessions, and RYA beginner training. YDSC states it is an RYA Recognised Training Centre and offers complete beginner courses, but it is not a commercial provider: regular training and RYA courses require membership, with non-members allowed one taster session without joining.
Training
Training is available. The club says it is a Recognised RYA Training Centre offering sailing, windsurfing, powerboat and instructor training, including RYA Sailing Level 1, 2 and 3, Powerboat Level 2, instructor courses, adult and junior courses, beginner and improver sessions. Booking is required in advance. Courses are primarily for members; anyone can access courses if they are a member or join for at least three months.
Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club is a large Grimwith Reservoir club offering sailing, racing, RYA training, windsurfing and paddle sports in the Yorkshire Dales.
Taster and introductory sailing options are available. The site lists free non-member dinghy sailing taster sessions for Saturday 18 April 2026, with 45-minute sessions in a large dinghy with an instructor and kit provided. It also lists 2-hour introductory sailing sessions on several 2026 dates with a requested GBP 10 per person donation. Places must be booked in advance and first sessions do not require membership, but further sessions require joining.
Junior and family suitability is supported. The club has a youth sailing section, Saturday beginner and improver pathways, youth race development, Youth Club sessions for sailors aged 12 to 17, and RYA Young Sailors Holiday Courses for children aged 10 to 15. Family membership and family day-use pricing are listed, and the clubhouse has a children's corner. Some youth activities require existing ability, such as Youth Club requiring RYA Youth Stage 3 or equivalent triangular-course ability.
Access· Unclear
The site confirms accessible facilities including disabled toilets, disabled changing/shower facilities, and a wheelchair-friendly lift. It also notes that craft suitable for disabled use can be exempt from one catamaran length restriction by committee approval. No official page found clearly confirms a dedicated accessible sailing, Sailability, adaptive sailing programme, or support process for access needs.
Costs
Costs, membership, and boats
Prices
Pricing found on official pages. 2026 interim membership: Adult from GBP 45 for 3 months, Family from GBP 60 for 3 months, Junior under 18 GBP 6.25 for 3 months. 2026 full annual membership: Adult no berth GBP 180 per year paid GBP 45 quarterly, Family no berth GBP 240 per year paid GBP 60 quarterly, Junior GBP 25 per year paid GBP 6.25 quarterly, Student GBP 25 per year, Social member GBP 25 per year. Day use for non-members using their own equipment: double-hander dinghy GBP 20 full day or GBP 15 after 3pm; single-hander dinghy GBP 15 full day or GBP 10 after 3pm; windsurf/foil/canoe/SUP/kayak GBP 15 full day or GBP 10 after 3pm; family daily maximum GBP 40. Introductory sailing sessions request a GBP 10 donation. RYA Young Sailors Holiday Course cost is GBP 140 per person plus club membership requirement; annual junior membership is stated as GBP 25. Youth Club sessions are GBP 10 plus GBP 5 if a club boat is needed; Junior Performance Pathway was listed at GBP 25 per day or GBP 100 for all 5 days including use of a club boat.
Club boats are available for hire/use by club members only outside training times, with a suggested nominal donation for upkeep. Interim members can hire club equipment once assessed as competent or briefed. Day members cannot hire club equipment. No public non-member boat hire offer or detailed adult dinghy hire price table was found on the reviewed official pages.
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