Bolton Sailing Club

There's more to Sailability than sailing, the social side is just as important. It helps people grow in confidence and feel part of a supportive community.

On Friday Sailability celebrated our fabulous community with a sizzling summer BBQ. Sailors, volunteers, families and carers came together to enjoy delicious food under as much shade as we could find.

A joyous afternoon that showed the friendships, support and sense of belonging that make Sailability so special.

On the 24th June we were proud to host our first Hansa TT Event, especially following last year's cancellation due to low water levels. 15 boats took to the water with sailors representing 5 different sailing clubs. It was a terrific day of racing and a brilliant display of Hansa sailing, showing just what inclusive sailing can achieve. It was all made not just possible, but memorable by the many volunteers who worked tirelessly in the sweltering heat.

A brilliant day out on the water for our Sailability fleet yesterday. Even a few stormy clouds couldn't dampen the spirits of our sailors! Huge thanks to all the incredible volunteers whose hard work and support make days like this possible.

On Tuesday our Sailability fleet had another very successful race training day with the RYA's Alan Jones.

A day of strong gusts meant time for learning theory during postponements and tricky sailing conditions. There was great racing and lots of fun. By the end of the day a big improvement was seen with all sailors getting to the start line on time.

A massive thank you to all the volunteers who made the day possible. Without you events like these couldn't take place.

We've got exciting news to share! Our Sailability team has received vital grant funding from The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund. This has enabled us to purchase another Hansa 303 accessible boat for our fleet.

Mrs D Hawkins JP LLB, His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester visited today for the formal handover.

Adding this new boat means even more disabled people will have the opportunity to experience the magic of sailing.

For many, sailing is a rare place where disability doesn't determine ability. It's a place where you can learn new skills, feel the wind on your face and enjoy the freedom of being out on the water.

This boat will create opportunities that empower and build confidence both out on the water and in everyday life.

A huge thank you to The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund for making this purchase possible. Your support will help us to continue breaking down barriers and ensure that sailing is a place where everyone belongs.

RYA Sailability

Some photos from the GP14 Open Meeting on Saturday

Ready to learn to sail? ⛵

At Bolton Sailing Club, our upcoming RYA Dinghy Level 1 & 2 course is the perfect introduction to sailing and building confidence on the water.

As a recognised training centre of the Royal Yachting Association, we’ll guide you through the skills needed to get afloat safely and independently.

🏁 RYA Dinghy Level 1 – Start Sailing
Learn how to sail in all directions, with an introduction to launching and recovering.

🌊 RYA Dinghy Level 2 – Basic Skills
Build on your knowledge with rigging, launching, sailing in all directions, capsize recovery and essential safety skills.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to make good decisions afloat and sail a dinghy confidently in suitable conditions.

📅 Course dates (As this is an RYA course delivered over multiple sessions, participants must attend all dates to complete the course requirements successfully):

Tue 26 May
Sat 30 May
Tue 2 June
Sat 6 June
Sat 13 June
Sat 20 June

🕖 Tuesday evenings: 19:00 - 21:00
🕘 Saturdays: 09:00 - 16:00

Whether you’re completely new to sailing or looking to gain recognised qualifications, this is a great way to get started.

Find out more and book your place at:
https://sail.org.uk/training/dinghy-courses/

sail.org.uk Whether you're new to sailing and fancy having a go, or an old salty sea dog looking for a new club, you'll hopefully find all the information you need.

Results for GP14 Open Meeting 2026 at Bolton Sailing Club 2026 https://share.google/EdIxBxHiybxEJJ7rV

Another busy weekend ahead at Bolton Sailing Club! ⛵

Friday starts with our Sailability session in the afternoon, helping more people enjoy getting out on the water in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Then in the evening we’ve got Junior Training and Social Sailing from 6.30pm - a great chance to get out on the water and enjoy an evening at the club.

On Saturday, from 10am to 3pm, we’re holding our Open Day! Whether you’re completely new to sailing or thinking about getting back into it, come along and have a go. Our volunteers will be on hand to show you around, answer questions, and help you get afloat.

We round the weekend off on Sunday with the GP14 Open Meeting, welcoming visiting sailors for a great day of racing.

It’s shaping up to be a fantastic weekend on the water - we’d love to see you there!

Our Sailability fleet was out on the water last week with the RYA’s Alan Jones improving their racing knowledge and skills. A challenging wind meant they had to be on their toes, at least figuratively!

A big thank you to all the volunteers who made the whole day possible.