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Registrations of Interest for 2026 Now Open.

Our Learn to Sail Programme.
Back for 2026! Join us.

Every year we open 12 memberships for individuals with no prior sailing experience. We call this our Learn to Sail programme.

 

Our goal is to introduce the community to sailing by providing training, coached support and a community atmosphere in which to learn and build confidence. ​

Overview.

 

The programme opens with two Open Days in March each year. Here you get to learn about our club. Our community. And what it would be like for you to be part of us.

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  • If you can commit to Saturday sailing between April and October; and

  •  you meet the criteria, then you can apply.

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Once you make payment, you're in! You'll be officially a BSC member on the Learn to Sail programme.

What is it and how much does it cost?

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Back in 2025 the programme costs £350 and included the following:

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  • A year's membership to the Brighton Sailing Club (normally £200)

  • RYA level 1 course (normally £325), 2 days over the weekend

  • 3 hours of coached sailing every Saturday, all summer, weather permitting (worth £80 per session)

  • Free use of club-owned boats during the coached sailing sessions (usually £6)

  • A Safety boat to ensure you can get help if you need it whilst on the water

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Stay tuned for 2026 prices.

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Joining is Simple.

1. Pre-register to get an Open Day invite.

2. Attend an Open Day and get a sign up link.

3. Sign up for LTS when applications open.

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Do I need to own a boat?
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You don't need to own a boat as the club has plenty of boats for loan. You won't need to pay for boat loan when you're on the Learn to Sail programme; but every year after that you will pay a minimum amount (what it costs us to maintain them, which in 2025 was £6 a go).
 
What if I can't make the weekend coached sessions?
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Last year we had 25 people applying for every 1 space available! For this reason we ask that you must be able to commit to attending the majority of the weekly Saturday Sailing sessions from the beach – we want those who will make the most of this programme to take the opportunity.
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Can I just come to the RYA 1 training?
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Unfortunately we don't offer standalone training. Learn to Sail is a programme for those who want to become members of the Brighton Sailing Club but don't yet know how to sail.
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I applied last year but didn't get a space. How can I increase my chances?
 
Come to one of the open days where you'll learn all about the Learn to Sail programme and the Brighton Sailing Club. Then, you'll get a QR code / link to join us and a date & time when we will open Learn to Sail applications. The first 12 people to join and pay for their membership are in. It's that simple!

Ready to Sign Up?

To be part of Learn to Sail, you must be over 18 years old and live in Brighton and Hove.

You do not need any previous sailing experience but you must be a confident swimmer.

You must be able to commit your Saturday mornings throughout the training. And you must have attended an open day.

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