Many clubs offer their own in-house learn to sail courses for children and adults and some have yachts that you can borrow as well.
You will be able to benefit from the advice, support and experience of other Club members.
A Club environment is also a great place to make new friends.
Through a Club you will find out about sailing opportunities and participate in a wide range of events including racing.
Club sailing programmes are run by experienced sailors who are always happy to pass on years of sailing knowledge.
In many Clubs you do not need to own a boat to learn how to sail and often allow the use of Club yachts for the first year
as you find out which class might be the most fun to sail.
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As sailing is an outdoor pursuit, your clothing needs to protect you from the elements - sun, wind, water.
In small boats, water-friendly clothing such as a wetsuit is best. Also weather-proof jacket and pants are a good option that allow for layers.
Be prepared for all weather conditions and remember it’s always colder out on the water and in the wind.
Clubs run formal learn to sail sessions and a popular, less formal, "apprenticeship" style where you crew or skipper a yacht with a more experienced Club sailor.
Whether you join a Club with some sailing experience or none at all a programme can be found to best suit your sailing journey.
For more experienced sailors, some clubs and class associations run coaching courses to help improve your racing skills.
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