Stornoway Sailing Club

Stornoway Sailing Club was re-established in 2010 to promote sailing and to encourage new entrants to the sport.

We aim to provide events and training for dinghy sailing as well as cruisers; you don't have to have a boat, or even know how to sail, to join the club!

What Do We Offer?

- during the summer, a friendly, informal Wednesday evening sail in company. If you do not have a boat, try to be at the pontoons for 7pm and ask a club member if they will take you out.

- we have formed a moorings committee to represent boat users' interests

- we operate a library of approx. fifty sailing books, ranging from classic Hiscock to RYA manuals

- through Sports Council grants we will offer assistance with training opportunities

- for members who do not own a boat, we keep a register of skippers and boats who have offered to take other people out on the water. We are also well placed to advise on other ways of getting afloat

- we have the use of two Mirror dinghies which could be made available to interested and able members

How Do I Join?

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Stornoway Sailing Club is a low cost sailing club: £10/yr, or £20 for a family, or just £5 for a junior member. Boat owners need to register their boats at a cost of £15, or £5 for a dinghy.

To obtain a membership form, contact the secretary (Rob Whelton) on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone on 01851 870 067.

Completed membership forms can be returned to:

14a Aignish

Point

Isle of Lewis

HS2 0PB

You can pay by cheque, cash, or by standing order (please email or write for a copy of the standing order form)

The 26th May will be the sailing open day, an opportunity for as many people as possible to get out on the water and try out sailing and boating in different forms.

Several yachts and sailing boats will be attending, as well as the Rowing Club's skiff, and a number of RIBs.

The CNES Sailing dinghy school will be offering taster sessions, as will the Canoe and Kayak club.

The event will be based at Cuddy Point, from 1.30pm on Saturday 26th May. We have a small supply of lifejackets for those who need them. Please wear sensible clothing and footwear and be advised that boarding a boat can involve slippery surfaces and ladders.

Several shoreside stalls will be set up at Cuddy Point to provide information about various watersports related interests. There will also be hot food and drinks available.

Places on boats will be on a 'first come first served' basis and whilst there is no charge for participation a small charitable donation is appreciated.