Dinghy Sailing Training Opportunities for 2026

TASTER SESSIONS 2026

These will give you an opportunity to get on the water

with an experienced sailor to help you decide if dinghy sailing is for you.

Taster sessions are held on occasional Saturday

mornings starting at the end of May. They will include an onshore briefing before you go on the water and a de- brief afterwards which will cover possible next steps should you wish to continue with the sport.

There is no charge but participants will need to take out temporary membership of the Sailing Club for insurance purposes.

They are open to adults or young people aged 10 years or older.

There are no upper age limits (we do have active sailors in their 60s and 70s ) but sailing at Sidmouth does require a reasonable level of fitness and agility due to the open sea setting.

Ours is a family focused Club and young people must

have a responsible adult with them who can help out

during the session.

The first session this year will take place over the

Seafest weekend on Saturday May 16th. Further dates to follow.

To sign up please email

training@sidmouthsailingclub.co.uk

Dinghy hire:

The Club has a fleet of Topper, Feva, Laser and Quba dinghies available for hire by Club members. For 2026 we will be charging a flat rate fee of £35 for their use on a first-come, first-served basis. Their use is targeted at members who are new to sailing and designed to assist them in deciding on the type of boat they should get for themselves going forward.

Sign up for a subscription to use the club boats. This subscription covers the full season; however, it does not include access to the dinghy, which remains available on a first-come, first-served basis.