Brighton Sailing Club is a volunteer-run community on the seafront.
Our members give their time, energy and care to make it happen. We’re not a commercial sailing school. We’re not a service you buy. We’re a group of people who share the sea and the work that comes with it.
Community First
Everything at Brighton Sailing Club is run by its members. No one is paid. Everyone helps.
Being a member means:
Showing up for the community, not just the sailing
Helping run sessions, socials and shore duties
Taking part in maintenance days – clearing rubbish, painting, repairing and improving the club together
Looking out for each other on and off the water
Who Can Join
You don’t need sailing experience to become a member of Brighton Sailing Club.
You need a willingness to take part, learn, and contribute to a shared, volunteer-run community.
Membership is open to:
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Adults aged 18 and over
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Families (under-18s must join as part of a family membership and remain the responsibility of a parent or guardian)
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Important to understand before joining:
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Joining the club does not automatically mean you will sail
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We are not a sailing school and do not provide instruction
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Participation in sailing activities depends on appropriate skill level, conditions, and safety
Sailing access & safety
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All members must attend mandatory safety training before sailing
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New members must be signed off by the Sailing Officer before sailing with the club – even if they are already members
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We operate a flag system and sailors are signed off to sail according to their ability and experience
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Sailors are expected to self-assess honestly and not sail beyond their competence
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(pushing limits doesn’t just risk you — it risks the whole club and other sailors)
The club does not teach people how to sail
Most people learn by:
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Making friends
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Crewing for other members
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Building experience gradually
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Some members may occasionally run training or practice sessions, but this is informal and not guaranteed
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If you’re looking for structured instruction, we have an annual programme for up to 12 people called Learn to Sail. There is no teaching outside this programme.
3 Steps to Join
1. Get to know us
Read about us and chat to members during sailing days. See if our vibe is for you.
2. We get to know you
Use the form below to let us know you're interested.
3. Pay & Join
We'll send you a link to choose a membership type and join formally. Pay and you're done!
Types of Membership
BSC Membership
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Sail and race regularly
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Use of shared club dinghies @ around £6pp
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Safety boat cover at weekends
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24/7 access to club showers and toilets with optional entry fob @ £10
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Regular bar nights at the clubhouse
- Member's bar prices
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Lively social schedule
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Book the clubhouse for own events
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Must be 18 years old or older
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You and all other BSC members help us run sailing sessions by volunteering your time. You also help us run the club, organise socials and racing, run the bar and maintain our facilities.
Storage for new boats, kayaks and other equipment is not guaranteed but may become available to BSC members from time to time.
Supporter Membership
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Sail and race up to 10 times a year
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Use of shared club dinghies @ around £6pp
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Safety boat cover at weekends
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Access to club facilities limited to sailing days only
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No option to get a personal fob
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No option to keep boat on beach
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Member's bar prices
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Must be 18 years old or older
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Family Membership
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We want to encourage family sailing, particularly introducing children and young people to get involved.
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To support this, we offer a ‘family membership’ add-on; which allows immediate family members to enjoy our facilities. We define family members as partner, child living at same address or child in full-time education.
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Fees
Memberships run by calendar year, so no matter when you join, renewal and annual fees will become due on the 1st January each year.
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Membership fees for 2026
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BSC: £215
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Supporter: £170
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Family fee: Additional £45 overall (not per person)​
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Concession rates: with student ID or for seniors on pension
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