Memberships
If you are keen to sail, windsurf or paddleboard at Northampton Sailing Club, we would love to welcome you to join us, whatever your age or ability.
If you would like to come and have a look round the site please call us on 01604 880248 and we can get someone to meet you there and show you the ropes!
If you are also looking to change fleet or buy a new boat, please read our buying a boat guide first and also check our Approved Boat List. There are also always members around who are keen to help you choose the right boat and talk through the options. It’s always a lot easier to learn to sail a new boat if there are a few of them around you and the Tuesday night coaching is a great way to get onto the water in a new craft.
To apply, please click the ‘Join Us’ button below
Discover the water, and enjoy it your way
Benefits
- Access to sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing every day of the week
- Free youth coaching programme: weekly in Spring, Summer & Autumn
- Free adult coaching programme: weekly in Summer & Autumn
- Dinghy and windsurfer racing on Thursday evenings, Sundays, plus special weekend events
- Friday night paddle - SUPping, canoeing, BBQs, picnics, socialising, chilling out
- RYA training for sailing, windsurfing, power boating and more
- Social events for adults and kids.
- Discounted rates on taster sessions and training courses
- The opportunity to hire kit and try different activities
- The chance to share knowledge, improve your skills, have fun, compete
- Discounted rates on hiring the club facilities
- Discounted rates on taster sessions and training courses
- Access to the site seven days a week
- Safety cover during scheduled club activities
- 7% discount at P&B chandlery
Duties and Club Rules
All members must abide by the club rules which can be amended or replaced during an AGM or EGM where members have the chance to vote on and propose changes.
The current rules can be found using the link below;
The club relies on volunteers, we do not make members do duties outside of racing as we understand members live busy lives.
If you race more the 2 times a year you are expected to assist on race committee duties as detailed in the club rules.
Club Activities
Tuesday Evenings 18:30-20:00 (June to September)
Sailing Instruction for those new or nervous, minimum standard of RYA Level 1. Basic race with coaching support and feedback. Bar open.
Wednesday Evenings 18:00-20:30 (April to September)
Junior Pirates club run by our instructors for ages 8 to 16.
Thursday Evening Racing (April to September)
Regular handicap sailing. Kitchen and Bar is open.
Friday Evening Paddle Club
An informal evening where paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing is open to all. Hire available for those who are competent. BBQ’s available. Bar usually open.
Sunday 11:00 start (AM only through the winter months)
Two or three races to include a 45 Min Pursuit race followed by a handicap race, lunch, then back on the water at 2pm. Bar and Galley open.