
Brighton Sailing Club is a self-organised community where every member shares responsibility for creating a safe and enjoyable environment. Our beach is shared with swimmers and other users, making it essential that all our members are experienced dinghy sailors who can handle their boats safely and responsibly.
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We welcome those who understand their abilities and respect their limits, choosing to sail only in conditions they can manage. This ensures the safety of both our members and those around us. For this reason, we are unable to accept inexperienced sailors into the club. ​
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Below are some scenarios that are absolutely fine! We'll still ask you more about your experience before we make a decision.
You learned to sail as a child or teenager and still remember how to handle a boat.
You learned to sail on holiday, and while you might not sail regularly, you’re comfortable managing a boat.
You raced in your youth and know the basics of safe sailing, even if you don’t compete anymore.
You used to sail frequently on a lake, river, or coastal waters but haven’t had the chance to sail much recently.
You did an RYA1 and RYA2 or beyond and have been sailing on and off.

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 your experience.
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 2025
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BSC: £200
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Supporter: £160
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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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