A few questions answered

What are the facilities?

• Large centrally heated club house in an excellent location.
• Boat Park, storage for windsurfing equipment and kayaks.
• Excellent safety boat cover,
• Changing rooms with hot showers.
• For relaxing, a lounge with a bar (prices well below the norm).
• A galley serving breakfast and lunches on race days and evening meals on Wednesdays & Fridays
• Private lawn overlooking the beach.
• Member’s car park.

Do I have to be able to sail, to become a member?

No. BRYC is first and foremost a relaxing pleasant place to be. The sailing is obviously the main activity but not the only one. Non sailing members have all the benefits sailors do, but don't have to get wet!  Witha pool table, table tennis, golf society, quiz nights, discos and live bands, barbecues on the lawn and the club ar it's a great place to unwind for you and your family. 

But I wish to be involved with sailing?

BRYC encourages all members to be actively involved with all aspect of sailing and training is available for race officers, safety boat crews and onshore support staff.  The club is a Recognised RYA Sail Training Centre and courses are arranged for adults and juniors throughout the year.  

Can I learn to sail?

Yes. The club is keen to encourage new sailors and for that reason the club will arrange courses for both adults and juniors on a regular basis. 

Do I need to own a boat to sail here?

The club has a selection of boats and windsurfing equipment for both adults and juniors which are primarily available for training purposes. Ultimately   members are expected to purchase their own equipment.

Can I take part in racing?

 Racing is run for all members and for all levels of experience. For those that don’t own a boat opportunities to crew with experienced members are available. 

How do I join?

It is very simple, fill in the application form (see below) post to the Membership Secretary with your subscription or just pop into the club with your application and subscription. The bar staff will be able to introduce you to a committee member who can help you with any queries you may have. We hope this information is helpful.  As a member’s club its success and enjoyment depends on its members, We look forward to welcoming you to the club.

 When is the                            Club open?                Bar open?

                Wednesdays            18.00 – 23.00            18.00 – 23.00

Thursdays                18.00 – 23.00            18.00 – 23.00

Fridays                    18.00 – 23.00            18.00 – 23.00

Saturdays  summer  12.00 – 23,00            12.00 – 23.00

                 winter     13.00 – 23.00            13.00 – 23.00

Sundays                  09.00 – 20.00            12.00 – 20.00  (Sometimes extended)

Bank Holidays          09.00 – 20.00            12.00 – 20.00