Yarmouth Sailing Club sits next to the swing bridge over the River Yar at the western end of the Isle of Wight. It's a friendly, informal, inclusive club with between 800 and 900 members run mainly on a volunteer basis. There is a very active sailing membership and weekly racing is laid on for Scows, Optimists and Handicap Class (Pico, Quests, Lasers, Topper, Mirror, etc).
Races take place both in the river and in the Solent and, weather permitting, we run passage races and picnic trips further afield, to Keyhaven, Totland, Newtown, etc. Simply Sailing is a group organising non-competitive sailing in the river as well as events like picnic trips in the river and the Solent.
Races take place both in the river and in the Solent and, weather permitting, we run passage races and picnic trips further afield, to Keyhaven, Totland, Newtown, etc. Simply Sailing is a group organising non-competitive sailing in the river as well as events like picnic trips in the river and the Solent.
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We sail dinghies in the River Yar, sometimes venturing out into the Solent for races or trips "abroad" to Keyhaven, Totland, Newtown, etc. Those with bigger boats may join the Cruising Section for longer trips (sometimes overnight stays). The sheltered waters of the river are an excellent place for learning to sail and race, as well as providing a beautiful setting for pottering about and some extremely competitive racing.
We have a full social programme during the winter months, consisting of talks, films, quizzes, games evenings, suppers, etc. The bar, run by members, is open for lunch on Sundays (12 2 pm) throughout the year, and during social events. It is also open from 6.00 9.00 p.m. on Friday evenings. We also serve lunch on Sundays at 1.00 (bar open from 12.00).
