Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club is run by its members to promote and enjoy the sport of sailing. Membership is open to people of all ages and abilities – from champions to complete novices. The club is mainly a racing club, but anyone who wants to sail a dinghy or windsurfer is welcome. The club is open to all monohulls less than 21'. The club is situated at the western end of Pennington Flash, which is a 70 hectare lake near Leigh in Lancashire. Lowton, Lancashire, England, UK

Welcome to Leigh Motor Boat Club, situated at the mouth of the River Thames in Leigh on Sea, Essex, England, UK

The Leigh-on-Sea Sailing Club is an active friendly club that promotes amateur sailing and racing in both dinghy and cruiser classes. The club also prides its self on keen family involvement and encourages fun family sailing and social events. Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK

Lichfield Cruising Club has grown from initial activity at the Huddlesford site dating back to 1959, and became known by its present name in 1978. Further details about the club history are available on the Club History page. The club offers members an enviable range of facilities and benefits. Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK

We are a small, friendly, self-help club situated adjacent to The Blue Lagoon on the northern shore of Poole Harbour in Dorset. The principal objective of the club is to promote and encourage amateur sailing without exclusively adopting any particular class or classes of boat. We have our own premises with two slipways, two pontoons and a large yard which is used for dinghy parking in the summer and cruiser hardstanding in the winter. Poole, Dorset, England, UK

Radio Control Yacht Racing at "SCOTLAND FARM", Thorpe on the Hill. At Lincoln Radio Sailing Club (LRSC) we pride ourselves on being a friendly inclusive club and welcome visitors to watch what we do or get involved with Radio Sailing. If you are just starting out in our sport and want to give it a try, you are welcome to come down, and one of the members will usually put a transmitter in your hand and let you have a go, maybe even a race or two just to see how you like it. If you become hooked we can guarantee that your weekly dose of Radio Sailing and meeting your mates will be something that you look forward to all week. Lincoln, England, UK

Lionhearts Cruising Club (LCC) is located near the pretty medieval village of Great Linford on the Grand Union Canal, in Milton Keynes, near canal bridge 79. We are a canal boat club with aims of promoting and facilitating boating on our canals and rivers. The club has attractive grounds and moorings fronting the Canal and is situated next to a 19th century Brickworks, an Historic England monument. We are a sociable club with a programme of cruises and social events throughout the year. Our club facilities include our own moorings for 40 boats, a slipway, paint dock facilities, and a small clubhouse. The Cruising Club is run by the members for the members and we are an affiliated club of the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) and the Association of Waterways Cruising Clubs (AWCC). Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

We welcome all yachting & motorboat enthusiasts who want to truly raise their standard. We have impressive sailing and social programmes. If, like us, you have the sea in your blood, come and join us and we'll guarantee you a warm 'Little Ship Club' welcome. We are an RYA Training Centre and deliver all the RYA shorebased courses in the comfort of our Bell Wharf Lane Clubhouse. London, England, United Kingdom

Offers dinghy & handicap racing, junior sailing and a variety of social events. Littleton is an active sailing club, with a friendly atmosphere. Situated on an attractive 80 acre lake, near Shepperton, we focus mostly on racing dinghies, although dinghy cruising and windsurfing are also popular. We are an RYA approved training centre, running beginner and improver courses for our members, whilst our junior members learn in a relaxed and fun environment. Shepperton, Middlesex, England, UK

The Club was created in 1958 and developed over the subsequent years into the major Club on the North Shore of the River Mersey. We now have the premier facilities in the North west for all watersports enthusiasts, which coupled with a great location and the only slipway on the North Shore of the River Mersey, makes 'LSC' the best place to get afloat. We welcome all types of craft. Liverpool Sailing Club is pleased to offer an extensive range of training courses. The Club is located on the North Shore of the River Mersey on the Speke/Garston Coastal Reserve, Liverpool, England, UK

We bring sailing into the heart of the city. With yacht racing all year, and dinghy sailing and cruising from March to October and a busy social calendar we are probably the most successful club in the area. We also offer members experience and advice about training. Offering racing and cruising both locally and further afield. The club also has an active and enthusiastic social life. Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

Lloyd's Yacht Club (LLYC) began much like Lloyd's itself, with five individual members of Lloyd's sailing an informal race to Cherbourg, with the idea of forming a club being discussed over dinner on their arrival. In 1938, the club was officially formed, with membership restricted to Members of Lloyd's and those who had a ticket to work in the room. Today, club members come from across the financial services industries, many of whom join the club in order to build contacts within the community and to have fun on the water during club weekends on Lutine - food and drink is still prevalent during these weekends! London, England

Formed in 1907, the club offers handicap racing, junior sailing and social activities. The Locks has a reputation as a vibrant club with an active racing fleet and good junior training. Locks encourages the involvement of active sailing members, particularly participation in the regular dinghy racing that takes place from Easter through to Christmas. Races are held on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season with evening races when the tide timetable permits. If you want a club with regular competitive racing and a relaxed atmosphere, where you will not get thrown out of the bar for wearing the wrong tie, then Locks should suit you perfectly, whether young or old. Langstone, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK

Organised in 1894, the club offers river dinghy sailing, an offshore group, RYA Training, dining facility & bar and social activities. Throughout the years the LCSC has welcomed a broad and diverse membership. The club is committed to expanding recreational sailing and racing on the Thames and a number of initiatives are being brought forward to safeguard the long-term future of this sport on the tideway. In tandem the club has developed a comprehensive offshore programme for those who want to sail further afield. LCSC is a very friendly and welcoming club and many who join make lifelong friends from amongst our 500+ membership. Hammersmith, West London, Middlesex, England, UK

Looe Sailing Club was founded in 1934 and soon established itself as one of the leading sailing clubs in the South West of England, producing numerous top quality sailors, competing locally in some of the most popular dinghy classes in the UK. Over the years, youth sailing and regular well organised training programmes have attracted sailing families from the town and surrounding area. The clubhouse has a large Lounge Bar with connecting training room and small conference area, as well as modern changing rooms suited to sailing and water sports needs. Located centraly in the town the clubhouse is an ideal venue for functions, celebrations and meetings. East Looe, Cornwall, England, UK

Lower Halstow Yacht Club, is a very friendly yacht club on the River Medway. LHYC, a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC), can be found at the head of Halstow creek in the lovely village of Lower Halstow. As a CASC, membership is open to all. The club is entirely run by unpaid volunteers which helps keep fees low. The club, affiliated to both the RYA and the MSBA, offers members informal racing and cruising throughout the summer months all backed up with a variety of off-water social events. Sittingbourne, Kent, England, UK

The Lowestoft Cruising Club was formed in 1965 by a group of sailors who wanted a sailing club that was dedicated to cruising. The Club aims to promote cruising and provide members with mooring and other facilities. We are based at a freehold site on the north shore of Lake Lothing, near Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. The club ethos is one of self-help, with the members contributing where they can their skills, knowledge, and time to help run the club and provide the facilities we enjoy. Aside from being a very friendly and sociable sailng club, we offer a range of member facilities, including a busy events and social calendar, mooring, winch, crane and hard standing facilities. Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, UK

Founded fifty years ago, we are a small and friendly club offering sailing opportunities on the tidal waters of the fascinating river Severn. Located within the Historic Lydney Docks, the club offers great facilities including a clubhouse, bar, boat storage, safety boat for club events and our own slip for access to the Severn. Throughout the season the club has a varied programme of races, away weekends, novelty events and a down channel cruise week. We have a thriving fleet of both Cruisers and Dinghies and provide opportunities for sailors of all abilities. Lydney, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Lyme Regis Power Boat Club is a members club for those who love being on the water. We are water skiers, wake boarders, fisherman, divers and general boat enthusiasts. The club host a variety of social events and we welcome families and individuals alike. We are friendly club, welcoming individuals and families to enjoy the facilities we have to offer in our unique surroundings. Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England, UK

The club offers racing for dinghies & cruisers, cruiser fleet cruises, training and social activities. Lyme Regis Sailing Club is situated next to the harbour at the foot of Cobb Hill. The well equipped clubhouse has a bar, galley, male and female changing facilities with showers, and a sun deck which overlooks the harbour and sea. The small harbour, offering shelter for both yachts and fishing boats. The harbour itself dries out at low water, but it's shallow and shelving, offering hard standing that is ideal for launching and recovering boats. An extensive slipway grants a wide access to the water. Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, UK

Welcome to Lymington Boat Club. Enjoy unlimited boating for a single annual fee, from the Lymington Yacht Haven, perfectly situated for easy access to the Solent’s most popular ports, rivers, creeks, harbours, and destination restaurants. Lymington Boat Club operates a fleet of beautifully presented boats and membership is carefully controlled to ensure that members enjoy unlimited access for a single annual fee. Lymington Boat Club represents the perfect balance between enjoying the water on highly desirable modern boats with all of the attendant freedoms of an owner, but without depreciation, without berthing fees, without maintenance costs, without risk and without hassle. Turn up, enjoy, and go home happy! Lymington, Hampshire, England UK

Whether your passion is dinghies or yachts, racing or cruising, there are so many ways to make the most of your sailing with Lymington Town Sailing Club. There are opportunities to sail all year round and a group of friendly members are just waiting to help you get on the water whatever your age or experience. From introductions to sailing to dinghy cruises and high performance races, from yacht racing to local and overseas cruising there is something for everybody. The club offers dinghy & keelboat racing, youth sailing, a restaurant & bar and a social programme. Lymington, Hampshire, England, UK

Lymm Cruising Club is perfectly situated on the Bridgewater canal just a few minutes walk from the village of Lymm in Cheshire. This member only boat club is situated in its own grounds on the side of the Bridgewater Canal. Our Members enjoy a programme of full and varied social events throughout the year. Members have exclusive use of the club facilities in return for supporting our Commodores cruising programme. Lymm, Cheshire, England, UK

Lympstone is a village on the eastern shore of the Exe Estuary and arguably boasts one of the most beautiful views of any sailing club on the Exe. Lympstone Sailing Club is family friendly and has an active social calendar too. The Club has produced some very successful young sailors in the past, with the current emphasis being on encouraging sailors of all ages to enjoy the sport. As a RYA Centre, we are able to offer our members training courses in sailing, First Aid, power-boat and safety boat driving. LSC has a sailing and racing programme from April to September for dinghies, day boats and cruisers. LSC has a well deserved reputation for being the most social sailing club on the Exe, with social events taking place throughout the year. Lympstone, East Devon, England, UK

A friendly family club which offers class racing, RYA Training and social activities. Maidenhead Sailing Club offers a warm welcome to new members. Come and sail on our 51 acre lake with fine views over open countryside. We offer sailing every week of the year with a full season of events for you to join in. We are a family friendly club with a strong junior section. Sail your own boat or hire one of the club's boat, we have over 20 to choose from to suit all abilities. Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK

Founded in 1927, the club offers racing, club cruises, RYA Training and a full social programme. Our aims are to promote the sport of sailing and the art of seamanship through training as an RYA accredited centre. We also have an active sailing and social programme and welcome new members who have an interest in the water and would either like to become actively involved with their own vessel or via our crew wanted scheme.There is a warm welcome waiting for members, their guests and visiting yachtsmen. Maldon, Essex, England, UK

You can expect a warm welcome and a relaxed atmosphere at Maldon Yacht Club. Established in 1949 the MYC is a small but thriving sailing club situated at the end of the promenade opposite Byrhtnoth. The Clubhouse is a converted barge which provides a galley, bar, changing rooms and a clubroom. Despite the rather grandiose name of Maldon 'Yacht' Club, the club is actually a small dinghy sailing club. We have a racing fleet that takes part in organised races throughout the year & plenty of 'potterers' who sail for fun whenever they can, tides & weather permitting. Maldon, Essex, England, UK

We are a small group of enthusiastic radio sailors based at Manor Park Sailing Club near Kings Bromley. Currently we sail 3 classes of yachts throughout the year with racing scheduled every week. International One Metre, (IOM); Dragonflite 95 (DF 95); Marblehead (M). Manor Park Radio Sailing Club is an active section of the Manor Park Sailing Club. We are a friendly group who are happiest when the sun is on our backs and the wind in our faces. Rugeley, Staffordshire, England, UK

Welcome to Manor Park Sailing Club. Situated in idyllic surroundings in the Staffordshire countryside just a stones throw from the village of Kings Bromley. We have 3 interconnected lakes to sail on totaling approx. 75 Acres of Water. With over 100 boat parking spaces, 2 launching beaches and jetties as well as a well equipped clubhouse and galley, Manor Park welcomes everyone of all ages and abilities. We run a wide series of events throughout the year. Manor Park has as a membership of over 200 and also hosts two radio model clubs. Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, England, UK

We are a rapidly growing multi sports club based at Manvers Lake in Wath-Upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire. Activities based at the club include canoeing, kayaking, triathlon, running, open water swimming, windsurfing, sailing, fishing, model boating, sub-aqua, biking and wildlife conservation. Wath-Upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire, UK

Formed in 1963 Marchwood Yacht Club is a self-help Club where we try to maximise on the skills and talents within the club in order to keep our annual costs down for the membership. Amongst our Membership we have people who have never sailed all the way up to Ostar Race winners. Marchwood Yacht Club boasts 320 memberships which with affiliates and family Members means there are over 600 of us. We also have many members who enjoy dinghy sailing and we offer dinghy sailing with the Marchwood Minnows to some of our local residents and their children on Tuesday evenings in the summer. The Club is affiliated to the RYA and whilst not a teaching establishment, Marchwood Yacht Club has evolved into a Club for everyone who enjoys the life afloat. Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK

Marconi Sailing Club provides great leisure and competitive sailing at all states of the tide from the River Blackwater in Essex on the East Coast. Our famous East Coast Piers Race is well known throughout the catamaran sailing community and we continue to raise money through the event for The Cirdan Trust. No matter what you sail, whether it's a windsurfer, dinghy, cruiser or catamaran we will welcome you with open arms to a great sailing and social club. MSC offers dinghy & catamaran racing, a cruiser fleet, windsurfing and social activities. Southminster, Essex, England, UK

We cover all areas of sailing, racing and cruising for all levels of sailor. As an RYA training provider our instructors can accommodate sailors from their first sail, to start racing or sharing experiences on how to cross the channel. We are an accessible club and pride ourselves on our positive friendly club atmosphere. As well as the racing we also enjoy the cruising life, with some members owning and sailing yachts based in Ramsgate, Medway and Cos. Margate, Kent, England, UK

We are an RYA affiliated dinghy-sailing club located on the Berkshire bank of the River Thames, approximately two miles upstream of Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Our clubhouse offers excellent facilities, with separate changing rooms and showers, a kitchen area and meeting room. Disabled access is provided for all clubhouse facilities. Sailing is casual and relaxed, with no class distinction, but members' boats must be mono-hulled sailing craft, no longer than 16ft (4.8m).The emphasis is on safe family sailing and the Club is very keen to encourage young helms to participate. Bisham, Berkshire, England, UK

A friendly family club which offers keelboat & dinghy racing, frostbite racing, a cruiser fleet, an active cadet programme, and social events. The bar and lounge provide excellent facilities for the varied social programme which includes Club dinners, quiz nights, Barn dances, a very popular children's party at Christmas. Regular BBQ's are organised Saturdays after racing. The Club offers a full sailing programme throughout the year for Dinghies, Keelboats and the cadet and novice fleet. The club has a very active cadet and novice fleet providing facilities not only the young to but also to adults wanting to start. Maylandsea, Essex, England, UK

The Association aims to protect and preserve the amenities and environment of the Medina Estuary for recreational use and to further the provision of facilities for the inhabitants of the Isle of Wight for leisure activities on and around the estuary. The Association therefore has a particular interest in serving the interests of the ordinary family river user and berth holders alike. To help achieve this we provide storage facilities for dinghies and equipment, a scrubbing berth and a haul out facility, and organise regular dinghy racing and cruising rallies and associated social activities. East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, UK

We sail and race dinghies on the River Thames at Oxford, From Rainbow Bridge at Medley to Godstow Lock at Wolvercote. The club is near Bossom's boatyard, downstream from the Perch Inn and the village of Binsey, with panoramic views over Port Meadow towards Wolvercote, Summertown and Oxford City. Oxford, England UK

The MSBA (formerly the MYA) represents boating clubs and organisations on the tidal River Medway and Swale in Kent. The MSBA includes in its membership over thirty clubs and other organisations with some 4,000 members who regularly use the waters of the Medway and Swale for recreational purposes. Between them these clubs and organisations offer a wide diversity of opportunities for leisure boating on the Medway and Swale ranging from water-skiing, dinghy racing, canoeing and rowing to motor cruising, yacht racing and more! Kent, England, UK

The club is located on the South bank of the river Medway at Gillingham Kent where we have a clubhouse and dinghy park at Commodores Hard. The clubhouse has a bar which is the venue for a variety of social events throughout the year. It is also the start line for races organised for cruisers and traditional craft. At the other end of The Strand Leisure park we have a storage yard with a three berth slip, dry dock, workshop and a large boatshed. Our aim is to provide affordable access to sailing facilities for practical sailors and members sail a wide range of boats including sailing and motor cruisers, trailer sailers and traditional craft. We encourage members to participate in club events and the maintenance and running of the club to help reduce membership fees. Gillingham, Kent, England, UK

Our club is on the east side of Hayling Island with direct access to the sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour. The harbour entrance for passages to the Solent and beyond is about 15 minutes away, whilst the harbour itself offers excellent dinghy racing in tidal waters as well as exceptional day sailing for dinghies, day boats and cruisers. Whilst we are predominantly a sailing club, we welcome members with all types of craft for motor cruising, fishing, canoeing, paddle boarding and rowing. Hayling Island, Hampshire, England, UK

The MMBC was founded at Litherland in 1932 and is one of the oldest Inland Waterways cruising clubs in existence. The club's objective is to encourage interest in boat building, cruising, popularise inland waterways and social contact with people interested in these and allied activities. The MMBC is affiliated to the Inland Waterways Association and the Association of Inland Waterways Cruising Clubs. Leeds-Liverpool Canal, Lydiate, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

We are located at the heart of Warwickshire on an enviable position, north of bridge 57 on the Grand Union Canal (GUC). Being on the eight mile pound, between Hatton and Knowle enables our members to cruise all day without negotiating a single lock and is the perfect base to take advantage of some of Britain's most popular waterways such as the; Staffordshire & Worcester Canal, Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, Stourbridge Canal, Wyrley & Essington Canal, Grand Union Canal, Birmingham & Fazeley Canal, Tame Valley Canal and the Birmingham Canal Navigations. The aim of the MWYC is to to encourage and promote boating, increase the knowledge and technical ability of its members and promote social contact among boating enthusiasts. The club, wherever possible is self sufficient with the membership providing the manpower and skills necessary for the upkeep and care of the club grounds, moorings and facilities. Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, UK

Like many of the other boat clubs nearby, we are a self-help club and we value the input provided by our members to assist in the running and upkeep of our club. The club is fortunate to have two locations alongside the Middle Level in the Market Town of March. The first is at Sutton Staithe and has the clubhouse and the second is at Skoulding’s Rest, which has the slipway for launching and lifting boats. March, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

We are a private members club and not a Marina. When vacancies occur, new members are very welcome and are expected to assist with their time in the day to day running of the club, as well as supporting the club in other ways such as attending socials, work parties etc. In exchange for your commitment, we offer one of the most beautiful locations on the River Nene, nice people and excellent moorings. The Middle Nene Cruising Club was formed in 1946. The club presently has approximately 100 boats and 250 members and is thriving. The social life as well as the boating side of the club has grown from strength to strength. Lutton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, UK

A friendly enthusiastic sailing club offering good sailing, competitive class racing, training courses, and a varied social calendar. We enjoy a constant water level, and allow sailing at any time from March to December, with racing organised on Sundays, Saturdays, and Thursday evenings. Excellent facilities are provided, and include a licensed bar, professional catering, showers, changing rooms, camping on site, together with frequent and varied social events. A comprehensive range of training courses is available and we welcome beginners and experienced sailors alike. Thrapston, Northamptonshire, England, UK

The Club enjoys a fantastic location on Sunbury Lock Island on the River Thames, which allows for some terrific cruises both up- and down- river, and further afield. Our attractive and comfortable Clubhouse has recently undergone some refurbishment and is a great site for many of our social activities. Our moorings face the Sunbury side of the river and access to the Club is possible by either using the Club ferry from Sunbury, or making use of the MTYC car park which is a short walk from the Club, on the Walton side. MTYC organises regular cruises as a Club and also attends rallies organised by other boating groups, such as the annual RNLI Rally, which takes place at Kingston-upon-Thames. Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK

Founded in 1894. One of the oldest clubs in the area, we offer dinghy racing, RYA dinghy training courses, casual sailing, and social activities. We're a large and friendly sailing club situated less than two miles from Birmingham City centre on Edgbaston Reservior. We also hold many excellent social events, including barbecues during the summer and a programme of Wednesday night events during the winter. We are an RYA Recognised Training Centre, offering courses to get you afloat and sailing, refresh your skills if you have sailed before, and introduce you to racing. We have mixed fleet sailing and racing suitable for everyone. Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

The Millbeach Marine Club is located on the North shore of the River Blackwater (what many consider to be the finest sailing area on the East coast) some four miles down river of Maldon town and quay. Our club fees are probably the best value on the river because our members carry out most, if not all, of the improvement and routine maintenance work which is achieved by organised working parties during the winter period. These are popular in that they offer the opportunity for new members to meet the ‘old hands’. The club has a reputation for being very friendly and informal and unlike other clubs we do not place demands on involvement other than the expectation to support the work parties and odd social event. Maldon, Essex, England, UK

Welcome to Milton Keynes Sailing Club, formed in 1978 with the primary objective of promoting the sport of sailing in Milton Keynes. The club has a friendly and informal atmosphere, and visitors are always welcome to call into the club if they want see the facilities or need information regarding sailing membership. The club is affiliated to the RYA, and is an accredited training centre. The club offers handicap racing, RYA Training, a youth section and social events. Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Formed in 1899, the club offers dinghy & handicap racing, informal sailing instruction and social activities. Minima Yacht Club is a Community Amateur Sports Club with membership open to all. Our sailing season runs from March to December with racing held on Sunday afternoons, and Saturday and Wednesday evenings. In contrast with sailing, canoeing at Minima Yacht Club is purely recreational, and no racing events are organised. Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, UK