Sailing and Boat Clubs

This page features links to websites of national and local clubs and associations. From yacht clubs to rib clubs. It is an excellent starting place to explore local boat and yacht clubs and associations, and to find details of national organisations like the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and the Royal Yachting Association.

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AMATEUR ROWING ASSOCIATION – www.ara-rowing.org
The ARA is the governing body for the sport of rowing in England. At a national level the ARA is also responsible for the organisation and development of rowing in England. Click here for a full list of clubs across the UK.

BRITISH CANOE UNION – www.bcu.org.uk
Helping and Inspiring people to go canoeing”. Set up in 1936 to send a team to the Berlin Olympics, the BCU is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK. Click here for a full list of clubs across the UK.

BRITISH MARINE INDUSTRIES FEDERATION – www.britishmarine.co.uk
We are the Trade Association for the UK Marine Leisure Industry, with our Membership drawn from both the seagoing and inland sectors of the marine industry, and supporting services. Click here for a full list of clubs across the UK.

BRITISH SUB-AQUA CLUB – www.bsac.com
The world’s biggest diving club. The BSAC is one of the most respected diving organisations in the world with a reputation for the excellence of its diver training programme. Click here for a full list of clubs across the UK.

BRITISH WATER SKI – www.britishwaterski.org.uk
Welcome to British Water Ski Online, the home of water skiing in the UK. Click here for a full list of clubs across the UK.

BRITISH WATERWAYS – www.britishwaterways.co.uk
British Waterways is a national corporation caring for more than 2000 miles of rivers and cancals in England, Scotland and Wales.

THE INLAND WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION – www.waterways.org.uk
The Inland Waterways Association is a registered charity and relies on the generosity of its members and supporters for its income. IWA is completely independent and impartial in its dealings with the authorities and its campaigning for a secure future for the inland waterways on behalf of all users. Includes a full list of regional branches.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF SEA ANGLERS – www.nfsa.org.uk
Sea Angling needs a strong representative voice to defend our rights nationally and in Europe. A list of affiliated clubs across the UK.

NATIONAL SONATA CLASS ASSOCIATION – www.sonata.org.uk
A not-for-profit body with no commercial ties.If it is a Sonata you are after, click here.

PATHFINDER POWERBOAT CLUB – www.pathfinderpowerboatclub.org.uk
Since 1999, our small but very active national club has been attracting both novice and experienced Sports boat, Rib & Sports cruiser owning members who believe in a safe and seaman like approach to having fun and exploring tidal waters in their boats.

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION – www.rnli.org.uk
Our volunteer crews are funded almost entirely by voluntary donations and we provide a 24-hour service around the coast of the UK and Republic of Ireland.

ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION (RYA) – www.rya.org.uk
A list of all types of affiliated UK clubs, sailing and motor. Details of all approved training centres, Marinas detailing charges per metre and facilities, events and advice. One of the most useful sites on the web.

SCOTTISH AMATEUR ROWING ASSOCIATION – www.scottish-rowing.org.uk
The Scottish Amateur Rowing Association (SARA) promotes safe participation, by both men and women, in rowing and sculling in Scotland – at every level from novice to elite, from junior to veteran.

WELSH AMATEUR ROWING ASSOCIATION – wara.org.uk
The Welsh Amateur Rowing Association (WARA) website aims to provide an information service for those interested in rowing and sculling in Wales.

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