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

Focuses on giving shore bound sailors a chance to keep in touch with each other and the water. The club organizes Boat Show trips, monthly meetings and summer regattas in conjunction with other Clubs. The Manchester Cruising Association has been meeting regularly in Manchester since 1913. Originally a small group of friends getting together and sharing their interest in sailing, the MCA has grown and now has over 150 members. Bigger maybe but still very friendly and still devoted to sharing experience, knowledge and enthusiasm. Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester, 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

Founded in 1880, our members enjoy a wide range of year round sailing, social and training activities. The tidal Medway on which the club operates still provides the excellent sailing described by Ufa Fox perfect for both racing and cruising. The many reaches, bends and creeks provide for a wide variety of courses and for our racing fleets and secluded anchorages for cruisers. MYC is an RYA recognised training establishment and offers regular dinghy, power and cruiser certificated training courses. MYC is a family focused forward thinking club that provides excellent sailing facilities and opportunities for all from the novice to the expert, from youngster to those of more mature years, from dinghy to cruiser or power boat and everything in between, all are welcome. Rochester, 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

Minnis Bay Sailing Club is a dinghy and catamaran sailing club suitable for racing or cruising. Minnis Bay, as an area, is one of Kent's best kept secrets - the first time visitor cannot fail to be impressed by the quality of the beach and its surroundings. The club has a fleet of club boats for sail training and club members to hire, including 3 Dart 16's, 3 Laser 2000's, 3 Toppers, a Pico and a Laser. Birchington, Kent, England, UK

A family sailing club offering racing for dinghies & cruisers, a R.Y.A. recognised Sail & Power Training Centre, and social activities. Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK

Mount's Bay Sailing Club is a Community Amateur Sports Club, the aims of which are to promote the interests of sailing and seamanship. Our principal activity is dinghy racing. The Club, situated in the town of Marazion, west Cornwall, enjoys what is probably the finest location for dinghy sailing in the United Kingdom. The Club has on shore facilities to match the natural advantages with which we are blessed and we have very dedicated and talented volunteers who work tirelessly to provide outstanding sailing for our members. Marazion, Cornwall, England, UK

An ideal base for a enormous variety of water-based activity, including Sailing, Windsurfing, Dingy Sailing, Canoeing and many other watersports. RYA sailing, windsurfing, safety and powerboat training is conducted on site. The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre in Plymouth is one of the foremost Outdoor Education centres in the South West – the Centre has a reputation for excellence, professionalism and operates to the highest standards. Mount Batten, Plymouth, England UK

Dinghy sailing and racing in Christchurch Harbour. A unique friendly club that brings together sociable and competitive sailing in a safe harbour location. Mudeford Sailing Club is a small and friendly club based on the north-eastern shore of Christchurch Harbour, adjacent to Strides boatyard, about 200m to the left of the end of Argyle Road. There, we have a Dutch barge "Vrouwe Johanna" which is our club house, galley, race control and meeting place. We were founded on Easter Monday April 3rd 1961 and have been sailing and racing in the Harbour ever since. The focus of the club is on racing but we have also have a lively social calendar and many opportunities for cruising the beautiful local waters on sunny afternoons. Christchurch, Dorset, England, UK

MOCRA was formed in 1969 to encourage and foster sailing of cruising and racing multihulls, to help improve their seaworthiness and promote their use. We administer and continually update the MOCRA Rating Rule specifically for multihulls and organise MOCRA class entries in UK sailing clubs and premier UK sailing events such as the Round the Island Race. We also organise a number of cruises throughout the summer months, social events and an annual dinner and prize giving after the AGM. Based in the United Kingdom

Mylor Yacht Club is a relaxed, friendly and active club for people with interests in all aspects of yachting and boating. We are located in one of the most beautiful parts of Cornwall: at the entrance to Mylor Creek, off Carrick Roads. The Club was formed in 1963 and now has approximately 800 members. We have a full summer programme of activities including cruising in company, "round the cans" and longer-distance racing, on-the-water powerboat training (the Club is an RYA recognised Training Centre) and both on- and off-the water social activities. Mylor Churchtown, Cornwall, England, UK

Set in an area of great natural beauty in the Doddington Estate, Cheshire, we are a local friendly, family club. We offer all types of activities. You can learn to sail or gain a powerboat qualification with our nationally qualified instructors. We have an active Junior Club, Taster Sessions and safety boat cover for members on Saturdays and Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings and Public Holidays. We have a full racing program with Fleet and Handicap racing from March to December on Sundays and also host Open Meetings and a National Championship for a number of dinghy classes. Bridgemere, Nantwich, Cheshire East, England, UK

The Nelson Boat Owners Club (or NBOC) was founded by Commander Peter Thornycroft and Lord Montagu of Beaulieu in 1984, at the Royal Southampton Yacht clubs 'Gins Clubhouse' on the River Beaulieu. Our aim is to connect people with a shared interest in Nelson Boats and to provide a social forum as well as historical practical information on all aspects of the boats and their users, past and present. Bygrave, Hertfordshire, UK

Netley Cliff is a small, friendly sailing club situated in Netley on Southampton Water. Membership is open to anyone interested in sailing/canoeing /boating and we especially invite applications from people living locally. The club has an active dinghy and cruiser section, both offering a racing and cruising programme. The club also runs a number of social events and has a licensed bar and galley facilities on the premises. ​ Netley Abbey, Southampton, England, UK