Join Us
Carsington is a large friendly sailing Club, which welcomes all those who are wanting to learn to sail, those who have sailed for years and those who just love being in a sailing environment.
Come and visit us and see first hand what the Club has to offer. During your visit you can discuss your sailing experience and needs with our staff.
If you already sail and have your own boat, why not arrange for a Day Sail and try out the water properly.
For all members the annual Membership Subscriptions run from January 1st to December 31st each year.
Depending on the membership category, we offer New Members certain discounts for the first year in which they join.
Once a member, you not only have access to our fantastic Club house, but can also sail boats from our hire fleet, subject to suitable experience.
If you do not have the necessary experience, or wish to improve your sailing skills we can also help you with our extensive range of formal or informal Training Courses.
Membership Benefits
There is more to being a member of Carsington Sailing Club than sailing: -
- Wide range of Water sports available: - Wind and Wingsurfing, Paddleboarding, Dinghy and Keel boat Sailing.
- Friendly and experienced staff available to help 5 days a week.
- Easy access slipways.
- Open all day on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (every week).
- Subsidised Training across many areas: - Powerboating, Sailing, First Aid, Marine Radio and Private Tuition.
- Free parking with lots of activities around the area, walk, cycle and shop from the club, and a fantastic recently refurbished children's playpark next door.
- Good value food.
- Good value bar.
- Heated comfortable Clubhouse.
- Large patio with fantastic views of the water and countryside.
- Dedicated changing facilities with hot showers.
- Best water in the Midlands.
- Dedicated racing program published each year.
- Cruising available 5 days a week.
- Safety cover 5 days per week.
- Assisted launching if available (charges apply).
- Organised Youth Sailing Activities.
- Family Friendly.
- Dog friendly.
- Good value boat and trailer storage.
- Access to a vast boating knowledge, part of our community.
- Potential access to moorings (extra charge).
- Dedicated Management Committee.
- Dedicated Sub Committees to focus on all areas of the club.
- Social events throughout the year.
MEMBERSHIPS AND BERTH FEES FOR 2025
| Membership Type | Full Annual Fees | |||
| Full Voting, Dutiable Memberships | Gold 9+ points | Silver 4-8 points | Bronze 0-3 points | |
| Family | £252 | £412 | £572 | |
| Single Adult 25years and Over | £137 | £297 | £457 | |
| Adult Under 25 | £ 83 | £137 | £297 | |
| Adult Student (18-24 in FTE) | £ 40 | £ 82 | £242 |
Members including New Members who complete duties which qualify for a different duty scale shall receive either a credit or invoice before the end of the year.
Notes:
A NEW MEMBERSHIP IS ONE WHICH HAS LAPSED FOR 2 YEARS OR MORE
New members joining one of our dutiable categories of membership such as Family, Single Adult 25 and over, Adult Under 25 and Adult Student may choose Silver or Bronze level membership. Discounts and duties required are set according to the Joining Date:
1st January and 30th June full annual price is due
1st July and 30th September 50% discount
1st October and 31st December 75% discount applies
Low Income Family (primary) members of age 25 years and over or Single Adult 25 and over members may apply for a 30% discount off the relevant full fee if they qualify for one or more of the following benefits: Carer's Allowance; Child Tax Credit; Income Support; Income-based jobseeker's allowance (JSA); Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA); Pension Credit; Universal Credit; Working Tax Credit. Evidence of eligibility is required.
Single, non-dutiable, non-voting memberships Full Annual Fees
Junior (8-17) years £82 (50% discount after 1st July)
Sailability £82
Sailability Volunteer £16
Guardian/Carer £16
Social £69
Radio-controlled Model Boat membership is included within the Social membership category. Radio controlled model boats must be operated from the shore.
Boat Berths and Moorings
(Berth and mooring fees are discounted 50% from 1st July )
| Small dinghy, under 1.5m beam | £71 |
| Medium dinghy, under 2.5m beam | £87 |
| Large dinghy, 2m beam & over but under 5m LOA | £110 |
| Family 1st Child Dinghy, small dinghy only | £71 |
| Family 2nd and subsequent Child Dinghy, small dinghy only. | £33 |
| Multihull, Fixed Keel and other boats* 5m and over LOA (but excluding cruisers) | £131 |
| Cruisers not exceeding 7.5m including road base | £142 |
| Cruisers greater than 7.5m including road base | £178 |
| Moorings 1st Mar-30 Nov (pro rata refunds will be offered for the remaining full months if unable to moor due to low water level) | £220 |
| Board / SUP (Rack) | £33 |
All boats should be secured on top of their trailers to help with boat park management, space allocation and maintenance.
Full and junior members may also store a board/SUP with a boat if it is stored inside or secured underneath the boat and does not cause an obstruction or hazard to other members.
Barrier
Carsington Sailing Club has a barrier at the front gate, when visiting you can press the "call" button to talk to reception who can let you through. Members are issued a fob which operates the barrier.
Insurance
All Boats sailed at Carsington must be Insured for third party liability to a minimum value of £3,000,000.
Volunteers
We are very fortunate to have a small team of staff who work very hard to keep on top of the tasks in and around the clubhouse.
However, not all of the work can be done by them alone. We are always grateful for any volunteers who would like to help to bridge the gaps which keeps the Club running smoothly.
If you have any particular skills or are just willing to join this team, please inform the office staff or any of the Flag Officers; we are always on the look-out for people who would like to help!
Contact Us
To join Carsington Sailing Club simply get in touch with the office, or even better come and visit. (Wednesdays to Sundays.)
Office Phone:
01629 540609 or click here to Email us.
To view Membership documents, such as Club Rules and Articles, please click here