FAQ

I have just joined, what do i need to do next

To help you out, here is a new member checklist....

First of all, create an account, then request a membership type on the below form:

https://www.southamptonsailingclub.com/join-begin

Attend a Wednesday social to meet the committee.

Your membership will then be approved at the next committee meeting (first Thursday of every month)

We will then be in contact and send you an invoice of fees

Then you can visit us to obtain clubhouse entry fob.

Get added to the club distribution list

Get added to the club WhatsApp

Review our calendar on our official website to see what takes your interest - (https://www.southamptonsailingclub.com/events) ....happy sailing !

Im a new member...what activities can i do?.....

To help you settle in, here are a few suggestions:

Attend a Wednesday evening social : We run a a social every Wednesday 20:00-22:30 and host orientations to familiarize new members with the club's facilities, events, and culture. It's also a great way to meet other new members and ask any questions.

Participate in a Recreational Sail : Join a Recreational Sail on the club Dinghy's in the area close to the club. These are every 2 weeks in warmer months and run on a Wednesday evening 18:00-20:00 (To helm a dinghy you need to be RYA Dinghy level 2 Qualified), Crew do not. If you would like to crew its worth organising in advance at the social or drop a message in the club WhatsApp and we will certainly help you out.

Participate in a Day Sail : Join a Day Sail on the club Dinghy's to somewhere in Southampton Water. These are organised every 2 weeks in warmer months. These usually take place on a Saturday morning around 08:00, however can be a Sunday too. The location and arrival time will be communicated near to the event*To helm a dinghy you need to be RYA Dinghy level 2 Qualified. Crew do not. If you would like to crew its worth organising in advance at the social or drop a message in the club WhatsApp.

Participate in a Race : The race schedule is planned at the start of the season. This is open to Dinghy's and Cruisers. Should you wish to crew then do drop a message in the club WhatsApp.

Last updated 12:41 on 2 April 2025