York Sailing Club

A few photos from last night's training session.
A nice gentle breeze and thanks to the football, a very quiet river.
Thanks to the established members taking the time to share their skills with us newbies!

Thanks for the photos Tim and family!

Last Wednesday was a beautiful view from the bridge ... even if they had to paddle back! Will the wind gods be kind to us this week?!

Thanks for the photo Tim

Many of the club headed to Ullswater this past weekend for our annual trip. Here's one of Matt out early on Saturday! ⛵️ Hopefully there'll be plenty more photos and updates to come as everyone shares their highlights from the weekend.

⛵ NEW TO SAILING? JOIN YORK SAILING CLUB! ⛵

Ever wanted to try sailing but don’t know where to start?

✅ No boat needed
✅ Crew opportunities available
✅ Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
✅ Learn from experienced sailors

One of the best ways to get started is by crewing with an experienced member, so you can learn while out on the water. York Sailing Club welcomes beginners and offers opportunities to build your confidence and skills in a supportive environment.

🌐 Visit: yorksailingclub.org.uk
📧 Email: [email protected]

Welcome to York Sailing Club.

We're a friendly dinghy sailing club on the River Ouse at Bishopthorpe, just south of York, and we welcome new members.

There are several ways to get involved:

• Experienced sailors
Join us and get straight out on the water.

• New to sailing
Crew for an experienced member and learn as you go. Our members are always happy to share their knowledge, and several are qualified RYA instructors.

• No boat? No problem
You don't need your own boat to join, and club boats are available for club members to use.

We sail regularly on Wednesday evenings and Sundays throughout the season. Whether you're interested in racing or simply enjoying time on the water, there's a place for you at YSC.

York Sailing Club is situated in Bishopthorpe, just south of York, and is easily accessible from both the A64 and York city centre.

For more information, visit www.yorksailingclub.org.uk or email [email protected]

Another enjoyable Sunday Club Day on the water, with 14 members taking part. We had 5 GP14s and the Fusion out on the river, making for a great turnout.

The wind was even more frustrating than usual, keeping everyone on their toes throughout the racing. There were plenty of close battles and shifting fortunes. Stephen managed to beat Pete in one race, while Matt made very light work of righting the Fusion after a capsize - great learning and practice! 😉

We were also pleased to welcome Hani for a taster day and hope you enjoyed your time on the water.

Many thanks to Noah, Mike, and Angela for the fantastic photos.

If you'd like to find out more about joining the club and enjoyingtine on the Ouse, we'd love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] for more information.

⛵ Weekend Thoughts... ⛵

If you've spent the week dreaming about being out on the water, but missed our Open Day, don't worry - there's still plenty of opportunity to find out what sailing at York Sailing Club is all about.

Whether you're completely new to sailing or looking to get back on the water, we'd love to hear from you.

We tend to get out on the water on Sundays and often on Wednesday evenings, so there are regular opportunities to get involved and meet fellow members.

Get in touch at [email protected] and we'll be happy to tell you more about joining the club.

⛵🌊

What a fantastic day at the York Sailing Club Open Day on Sunday! ⛵☀️

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, had a go on the water, chatted with members, and helped make the day such a success. It was brilliant to see so many new faces - from complete beginners to people rediscovering sailing after years away.

We loved welcoming families, friends, and future sailors down to the club, and we hope everyone enjoyed their time on the river. There were plenty of smiles, and lots of great sailing throughout the day!

If you are interested in joining the club, or have any questions, please do email us on [email protected]

A massive thank you as well to all our members and volunteers who gave up their time to run boats, welcome visitors, and help everything run smoothly. Events like this simply wouldn’t happen without you. 👏

If you visited and would like to get involved, keep an eye on our page or send us a message to find out more about our induction sessions and club sailing throughout the season.

Thanks again everyone - and hopefully we’ll see many of you back on the water soon! 🌊⛵

⛵ York Sailing Club Open Day – Sunday 17 May ⛵
🕚 11am–3:30pm
📍 Bishopthorpe, York (YO23 2XB)

Come down to the river and discover what sailing club life is all about!

🌊 Short taster sailing sessions with experienced members
👋 Meet the club and see what we’re about
⛵ Find out how to get involved this season
😊 Family-friendly and perfect for beginners

If you’d like to try a taster sail, bring soft-soled shoes and a change of clothes. Bring friends and come say hello — we’d love to see you there!

Lovely club day on the water