New Forest and District Sailability (NFDS) is based at Spinnaker Sailing Club, Ringwood and enables people with disabilities to enjoy the exciting sport of sailing. You can learn to sail a dinghy, sit back and relax whilst someone else takes you for a trip, take part in races, or just enjoy having a chat over a cup of coffee. Blashford, Ringwood, Hampshire, UK

A boat club based in the magnificent Harleyford estate near Marlow dedicated to enjoying boating on the River Thames by socialising with members, exchanging information and helping each other gain boating and safety skills. The club meets for a regular social evening in the Harleyford Golf Club, sponsors occasional external speakers, organises boating rallies, a Summer BarBQ, a BlackTie Christmas event and has a private Facebook group. Members also enjoy significant discounts and benefits at Marinas and Chandlers. We are affiliated to the Royal Yacht Association (RYA) and The Association of Thames Yacht Clubs (ATYC). Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

A family club which offers racing, training sessions, a Youth Squad and a social programme. Newbiggin Sailing Club is an RYA affiliated sailing club, formed in 1962 by local enthusiasts. The south facing bay provides excellent sea-sailing opportunities and as we launch from the beach we can sail at any state of the tide. New members are always welcome, whatever their age, ability or sailing experience. Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, England, UK

Welcome to Newbury Yacht Club, the home of sailing in Newbury. With a vibrant and active membership Newbury Yacht Club members enjoy attending organised events through the winter months in Newbury and rallies in the Solent, France and the Channel Islands. We also organise regular training courses and many social events where all the members enjoy getting together and sharing experiences with like-minded 'Sailing Sorts'. Newbury, Berkshire, England, UK

Newcastle University Sailing and Yachting Club is a student run club that offers members the opportunity to learn to sail, compete nationally and socialise regularly with students of similar interests. With over 100 members, we strive to give each person a unique and special experience while a member of NUSYC. Weekly socials, excellent training facilities and friendly members are the key to our success. Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK

This is the website of Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club, NSSC, in East Sussex, a family-friendly water sports club and RYA training centre founded in 1952. We have Dinghy, Catamaran, Windsurf, and Keelboat sailing and racing all year round, with, beach, lake and marina facilities. You can take part in Kayak, Canoe, and Paddleboarding too, with new members always welcomed. We have a main site at Seaford clubhouse located on the beach with organised sailing series on Sundays, and Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. We sail all year round with a winter sailing series at our inland water at Piddinghoe, where we have sail, windsurf and powerboat training for both adults and children. NSSC is an RYA OnBoard club. Seaford, East Sussex, England, UK

We are a non-profit making organization and are registered as a community amateur sports club. We are an affiliated club of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). Newquay Sailing Club is a diverse group of sailing enthusiasts, ranging from novice to very experienced who enjoy getting out onto (and sometimes into) the water and making the most of what north coast sailing has to offer. Newquay, Cornwall, England, UK

Newton Abbot Sailing Club is a small friendly group of sailors who sail in the winter season on the safe, protected waters of Decoy Lake, in the Decoy Country Park. Boats can be stored in the club's locked compound very close to the lake slipway, and next to the clubhouse. You can make use of the club boats and there are often chances to crew on a members boat. Newton Abbot, England, UK

We are a thriving Yacht Club situated on the banks of the beautiful Wroxham Broad. We take particular pride in promoting all aspects of competitive racing as well as encouraging a more leisurely and relaxed sail on Wednesday evenings. What could be better than sampling fresh fish and chips from the Clubhouse after a good evenings sail? For those of you that like a slower pace of life why not become a member and join us socially to enjoy our excellent bar and restaurant facilities. Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK

Established in 1926, NPC is a fun loving, family oriented sailing club which provides racing, junior sailing, and social activities. Barton Broad, Norfolk, England, UK

The North Cheshire Cruising Club is situated on the High Lane Arm of the Macclesfield canal, one of England's most beautiful canals. The Club was formed in 1943 by a group of boaters wishing to present a combined front to the local council who wanted to impose rates on the boathouses that some had built to keep their boats in. They were not successful in repelling the council but had created the first Cruising Club on the narrow canal system of England. Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, UK

The Club was founded in 1905 and is situated on the site of the old railway station, Instow, near the confluence of the Taw and Torridge rivers. With a 7m tidal range the estuary provides challenging sailing conditions for sailors of all experiences, within the Bideford Bar and beyond into the Bristol Channel. The Club has a number of training boats ranging from Picos and Lasers to Wayfarers and two new Laser Bahias. We also have 6 RS Fevas. During the Season we run races most weekends, weather permitting! The Club hosts many national events and also training for Cadets and Adults. All sailors are welcome - even if you just fancy coming down for a chat and a beer. We are friendly club and always welcome new members. Instow, Bideford, Devon, England, UK

The North Fambridge Yacht Club was formed in 1898 and is situated on the East Coast at the heart of the River Crouch. We are a friendly and progressive club with currently over 150 members. We have, and enjoy an extremely active and varied annual calendar of activities, including club cruises throughout the season, monthly social events and our increasingly popular summer and winter racing series'. Recent additional facilities for members use include a rowing gig & 2 sailing dinghy's. North Fambridge, Essex, England, UK

North Haven Yacht Club is ideally situated close to the entrance to Poole Harbour in Dorset, England. We pride ourselves as being the friendliest sailing fishing and boating club in Dorset, and we positively welcome new members. he Club is a "broad church". We have no demarcation or preference between types or classes of boat and the club hosts a full range of both power and sailing craft. We have an active and enthusiastic group of fishermen along with a keen group of sailing enthusiasts. Many other members just simply enjoy their boating in Poole Harbour and along the magnificent Dorset coast. Poole, Dorset, England, UK

A friendly family oriented sailing and windsurfing club offering a regular and active racing programme, training sessions, and social activities. The club was formed in 1964 and is affiliated to the R.Y.A. It operates from the Blue Lagoon, Arlesey, Beds with some 25 acres of pleasantly situated water, previously the site of a chalk pit. The facilities include a Large Club House with galley, changing rooms and toilets, dinghy parks, jetty and OOD (Officer of the Day) hut. There is ample car parking, and a picnic area with a great view overlooking the lake. The club encourages both cruising and racing and members can sail at most times of the year. Arlesey, Hertfordshire, England, UK

A family oriented club, owned and run by the members. The water is available for sailing and windsurfing all year. NLHSC is an official RYA Training Centre and can provide dinghy training at all levels up to Race Training. The Club has a large range of dinghies suitable for beginners or for more advanced trainees. These range from Zephyrs and Oppies to Wayfarers. We start training youngsters from the age of 8. Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England, UK

We are a small family orientated boat club situated on the river Nene, just a short distance from Northampton town centre. Northampton boat club originally "Weston boat club" was formed in 1911, and is reputed to be the second oldest boat club of its kind in the country. We are a club run by the members for the members, and encourage everyone to take part in our activities. We have a very busy social calendar throughout the year, so there is always something to do. In addition to this we have weekend 'Work Parties' where members are encouraged to come along and assist with maintenance in and around the club. Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK

Offers racing for monohull sailing dinghies, a thriving Cadet Section for youngsters, sailability disabled facilities, and social activities. Pitsford Reservoir, Brixworth, Northampton, England, UK

Home for the N R S C is our Club house known as the Anchorage at Acle. The Sailing club for owners of modern production cruising yachts on the Broads. We are a very friendly and welcoming club. In addition to our regular racing events we have a good social side that includes dining out plus BBQ's held at our clubhouse 'The Anchorage' and cruises on the Northern and Southern Broads. For the more adventurous we have our annual coastal cruise. Plus mid-week day sails with competent members who are willing to show you the ropes and answer any questions you may have about sailing. Norfolk Broads, Norfolk, England

Nottingham Sailing Club is located on the River Trent near West Bridgford and the National Water Sports Centre. We have over 250 members and pride ourselves on the friendly atmosphere of our Club. New members are always welcome. Members enjoy a variety of racing, cruising, training and social activities. Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

If you are in Long Eaton looking for a friendly Boat Club to have a drink, or whether you are having a nice walk, cycling, fishing or cruising on the Trent and looking to stop by to relax then our club is the perfect place for that stop off. Nottingham Yacht Club is a small friendly boat club run and maintained by its members. We are situated at Cranfleet Lock which is on a canalised section of the River Trent between Trent Lock and Attenborough nature reserve on the Erewash Valley Trail. As we are close to the River Soar and the Erewash Canal and within easy reach of the Trent and Mersey Canal we are a convenient overnight stop-off for boats passing through. We are friendly with other boat clubs including Derby Motor Boat Club, the Soar Boating Club and the Friendship Cruising Club and regularly attend joint functions. Long Eaton, Nottingham, England, UK

The club offers dinghy & windsurfer racing, RYA Training for youth & adults, and social activities. Notts County Sailing Club has been established since 1961, and has twice been in the finals of the RYA National Club of the Year. The Club caters for Dinghy sailing & windsurfing on a gravel pit with good clear winds and a superb clubhouse and facilities. As an RYA Training Centre you can learn dinghy sailing, windsurfing, power boating and First Aid. The courses are run by enthusiastic volunteers, whose only goal is for you to enjoy our sport. Hoveringham, England, UK

Nestling in the beautiful rolling hills of North Derbyshire, Ogston Sailing Club is set on a 180 acre reservoir close to Clay Cross accessed from junc 29 of M1. Membership is open to all from the novice sailor to the experienced helm, with a warm welcome for everyone. The club has a large fleet of Challenger trimarans available for disabled sailors as well as many other boats for hire to club members. No matter what your age or ability, Ogston has sailboat training and power boat courses suitable for you, all tutored by RYA qualified instructors. The club enjoys a full sailing and social programme throughout the year. Ogston Reservoir, Ashover, Derbyshire, England, UK.

In the OGA you'll meet practical sailors doing things in an affordable way. We don't all splash out on the latest technology, or on brand new bits for our boats. The Association encourages development of the many skills of sailing and boat-handling, and we champion the crafts of traditional boat-building, seamanship and boat maintenance. The OGA has grown into a flourishing Association with Areas around the UK and Ireland, a Trailer Section and affiliated associations around the globe including France, the Netherlands (including members in Belgium), Canada (including members in the USA), Australia and New Zealand. Harwich, England, UK

The sailing club is an RYA Recognised Training Centre (RTC) we are able to offer training to a certified standard. To assist potential new sailors and for training, the club has a variety of boats available. An extensive schedule of personal handicap, Portsmouth yardstick and pursuit racing is carried throughout the year. The club has thriving social life, with several events organised throughout the year. Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, England, UK

Orford Sailing Club is a friendly open club for sailors of all abilities, with a membership of about 500. We are based on the Suffolk Coast, in the picturesque village of Orford within sight of the famous medieval castle. The club offers good facilities and an active dinghy and cruiser sailing programme. The local waters are the attractive tidal Alde/Ore estuary, and most sailing takes place there, with some sea races for added spice. Membership is made up of all ages with a strong junior presence and many families. The club is run for its members by its members and during the busy summer season of racing, members participate in a variety of roles from Officer of the Day through Rescue Crew to making the teas. It is a family-oriented, friendly club which conducts its business with a minimum of formality. Great emphasis is placed upon safety and seamanship and the Club is a RYA Training Centre, running regular dinghy and powerboat courses. Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, UK

The Orwell Yacht Club (OYC), originally founded in 1918, is today a thriving club that offers exceptional facilities to its five hundred or so members. It is located in Ostrich Creek that it shares with Fox's marina at the head of the beautiful River Orwell. OYC is a Club that is entirely run by Members, for Members, making it possible to keep costs to a minimum so that all Members can enjoy excellent facilities at affordable rates. The Club has over 150 Moorings, ample storage for Sailing Dinghies & Tenders, an active Junior Section, a Sailing Programme, a wide range of social events, and more. Ipswich, England, UK

We seek to foster a family atmosphere and actively encourage sailing for all ages and abilities. We provide a youth club on Sunday mornings leading to the RYA Junior Sailing Awards. We promote dinghy sailing in the West and North Yorkshire regions providing sailing, power and safety boat training from absolute beginners to the highest level. We are committed to working with sailors of all abilities, have a Sailability Centre of Excellence award and are an RYA OnBoard Centre offering sailing experiences to young people in the local area. Otley, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Welcome to Oundle Cruising Club, we are a membership based club run by our members for our members. We extend a warm welcome to all visitors. Our licensed bar is open during weekend hours to both non members and afffiliate members. Oundle, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, UK

With the club founded in the late 19th century, our members have been sailing a variety of vessels in and around King's Lynn since then. We have trophies dating back over a hundred years that support our history and we are affiliated to the Royal Yachting Association. We sail at Saddlebow, an inland stretch of non-tidal water at the end of the Fenland drainage system about a mile south of King's Lynn. We enjoy exclusive navigation rights over about one and a quarter miles of safe water which has a number of attractions over local alternatives. King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, UK

Welcome to Ouse Valley River Club – We are a private members motor boat club based on the River Great Ouse in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Founded over 60 years ago, the OVRC has gone from strength to strength and today our members enjoy fantastic boating facilities that rival the best proprietary marinas. This includes a large Clubhouse with a bar, showers and toilets and an excellent slipway, all set in a secure and beautifully maintained four and a half acre marina. As well as the regular social events OVRC organises several cruises throughout the year which include weekend club cruises and dinghy runs. St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Overy Staithe Sailing Club organises dinghy racing from Easter to the end of September. We run open meetings for 12square metre Sharpie, OK,Laser, host a day's racing during North West Norfolk Week (that's new for 2015!), have a weekend event for clinker-built boats and hold an annual regatta. Overy Staithe, Norfolk, England, UK

On Saturday 3rd January 1953 a group of water lovers who had a regular meeting in an Oxford pub or at The Maybush at Newbridge decided to form a cruising club. On the following Thursday 8 people met for an inaugural meeting. The first thing to do was to think of a name, the local rowers who heard about the possibility of a club using engines being formed had said they would be Ditchers, because their name for the Thames at Oxford was "the ditch", it was proposed that the club be called the Oxford Ditch Cruising Club and this was accepted. Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

The club offers dinghy & catamaran racing, recreational sailing, windsurfing, youth sail training, and social activities. Welcome to Oxford Sailing Club... and enjoy sailing and windsurfing on Oxfordshire's largest open water. Our family-friendly club is open throughout the year and members benefit from dinghy hire, racing and casual sailing. Join us NOW - whatever your previous experience - we look forward to seeing you soon! Farmoor Reservoir, Oxford, England, UK

We are a small but friendly club with our membership boasting a wide range of skills and interests - not always sailing but always good fun! Year on year we strive to expand our facilities and although small, our clubhouse offers all the basic amenities required. Padstow Cornwall, England, UK

We cater for all ages from 8 to eighty and even beyond! We sail from March to October and have a classic beach launch from our slipway. Formal racing takes place every Sunday, starting in the late morning and continuing through until 2 races are complete. From July till the end of August, we sail Wednesday evenings as well. Fishing is a year round sport for us with competitions from boats and the beach throughout the year based at the clubhouse and charter trips for the more adventurous taking some members much further afield. The latest form of water sport that we are able to offer through our associate group (Pagham Paddlers) is stand up paddle boarding. Our on land activities are social ranging from low cost bar to members dinners discos quizzes and even the odd bingo night. Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, UK

The club provides dinghy racing, day sailing, RYA Training and social activities. Paignton Sailing Club is predominantly a dinghy racing club and is host to some prestigious open and national meetings. The Club provides a spring, summer and winter race programme along with a number of special events. Classes raced include Albacores, Fireballs, Lasers, Laser 2000s, RS 600s, Blazes, Toppers and Fast, Medium and Novice handicap. Paignton Harbour, Devon, England, UK

Papercourt Sailing Club is extremely friendly and inclusive. It is run by the members for the members. We provide first class facilities and a wonderful, safe environment in which to learn and sail. A friendly family club offering dinghy racing, a junior training programme, RYA Training, and an active social programme. Ripley, Surrey, England, UK

The PSSA is a class association for owners of Parker and Seal yachts but it is also open to owners of other types of shallow draft yachts. It is an active friendly club with almost 350 members, which organises rallies, social events and an annual race around the Isle of Wight. It's organised into 6 regions around the UK, plus a trailer-sailer group.

Established in 1895, we are situated in a beautiful area of Southern England within Poole Harbour. A Yacht Club and Marina, with an active sailing programme with over 2500 members, we enjoy the company of many visiting yachts and crews annually. Parkstone Yacht Club exists "to encourage amateur boat sailing and racing" for all ages in both dinghy and keelboat classes. Parkstone Yacht Club regularly hosts World, National Championships and Open meetings for a variety of classes and is renown for Poole Week. Poole, Dorset, England, UK

Paxton Lakes Sailing Club is a family friendly club in Little Paxton, St Neots. We provide something for everyone - from our RYA recognised Sailing School for those who have never been in a boat before to racing for those more experienced sailors, and everything in-between! We are not just all about the sailing though, we are a club who pride themselves on being friendly and sociable with other off the water events organised throughout the year for you to enjoy. Little Paxton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

P.S.S.C was established in 1970 after relocating from Carylon Bay to Pentewan, which offered a more favourable club base and water access. The sailing clubs sailboat compound is at the head of Pentewans long sandy beach with the current clubhouse and power boat compound set further back towards Pentewan village. To the front are the great sailing waters of Mevagissey bay and St. Austell bay. Club members don’t just sail! You’ll find us out kayaking, surfing, kite-surfing, waterskiing and diving if conditions are not favourable for sailing and we have Mid Cornwall Divers and the Endeavour club associated to us. Pentewan, Cornwall, England, UK

Located on the edge of Mounts Bay in West Cornwall, our club is situated on some of the best sailing waters in the UK. We are very much a family club with members of all ages and ambitions, from cruising sailors through to internationally competitive dinghy racers (and everything in between!) Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK

Peterborough Yacht Club is situated on the River Nene, upstream from the Orton Mere Lock. This idyllic and tranquil setting overlooks Thorpe Wood Golf Course. We are a club run by the members for the members. We rely on our members to help us in organising events, running the bar, preparing food, work parties to maintain our club and a slipway team. We have a busy social calendar, including our annual Regatta, Charity Day, Commodore's Night, Firework cruise, Christmas and New Year festivities and various other social events throughout the year. We are proud of our facilities including, our Clubhouse with a bar, shower room, toilets, diesel sales, workshops, moorings and slipway facilities. The aim of the Club is to encourage all types of boating amongst members and anyone may apply to join the Club. Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

We are a friendly, family orientated club, about a mile to the east of Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour.PBSC offers first class sailing water with an unspoilt beachfront location allowing easy access to the water. Pevensey Bay Sailing Club is run by its members and offers general sailing, training at all levels and regular club racing supplemented by a healthy series of social events. We welcome beginners and experienced sailors alike and a variety of dinghy classes are sailed at the club. Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, UK

Located in Pewsey, Wiltshire, UK, The Pewsey Wharf Boat Club was started in 1972 when the Canal was partially derelict. A group of enthusiasts got together and formed the club with the aim of both enjoying themselves and to improve the channel in the area by clearing the weed. They were also instrumental in saving Pewsey Wharf from private development, fighting to keep it as a public amenity. We hold a number of social events throughout the year, including social weekends with BBQs, cruises, joint activities with other clubs, and indoor events such as skittles and photographic competitions. Uffcott, Wiltshire, England, UK

The Pike and Eel Boat Club (PEBC) is a friendly and inviting group of people who, since the club's creation in 1966, have aimed to promote a spirit of friendship to those who use the river. We have many social get-togethers which everyone is very welcome to attend as members or guests. The club's is situated within the stunning surroundings and grounds of the Pike and Eel Hotel & Marina Complex in Needingworth, St.Ives, Cambridgeshire, and we are proud to have the use of one of the most unique and quaint club houses in the UK which we have occupied since the club's inception over 50 years ago. Needingworth, St.Ives, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Pin Mill Sailing Club is situated on the south bank of the beautiful River Orwell just 6 miles down river from the port of Ipswich in Suffolk (Map) with easy access to both international destinations and the extensive sailing potential in the beautiful local rivers. As well as events for Members, and an annual open Regatta, Pin Mill Sailing Club stages the highly regarded annual PMSC Barge Match, and the annual PMSC Smacks and Working Boats Race. The combined clubs on the three rivers organize regattas and a series of races for cruiser/racers on Dovercourt Bay (Haven Series) as well as racing to Belgium. Pin Mill Sailing Club is affiliated to the RYA and is a member of the Harwich Area Sailing Association (HASA). The sailing at Pin Mill is mainly for cruisers and day boats and there is handicap racing for cruisers. Apart from the racing there is an active social programme including cruises to Holland each year. Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK

Welcome to the Plym Yacht Club, our club house and bar are based at Oreston. We are an enthusiastic family orientated sailing club, run by volunteers. We offer both yacht racing and cruising, if you haven’t got a strong pair of sea legs don't worry as we also offer a strong social side. We run a weekly Friday Night Racing Series in the summer around the Sound and have a strong youngsters group with regular Tuesday Cadet Club where the youngsters are given sailing instruction by a RYA qualified instructor in our fleet of Feva's and to progress to racing as the sessions continues. Whether you are completely new to sailing, looking to get back on the water, improve your skill levels, sail, cruise regularly or just join us for social events you will find a warm, friendly welcome at the Plym Yacht Club. Oreston, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK

We have a broad spectrum of members all with common interest in sailing and boating embracing all of its diverse forms. Off the water the club offers a range of social activities for all members, young or old – whatever their interests we have a full programme of events throughout the year. Our on-shore facilities are reckoned to be amongst the finest for a private members' club on the South coast. This and direct access to the magnificent sheltered and protected waters of the Poole Harbour at all states of the tide. Poole, Dorset, England, UK