Craven Sailing Club

Craven Sailing Club is a welcoming and vibrant yacht club located near Skipton in North Yorkshire. Situated on 27 acres of water, the club offers a fantastic environment for both learning to sail and participating in exciting racing events.

Craven Sailing Club prides itself on being inclusive, catering to sailors of all ages and abilities, whether they are experts or beginners. The club boasts a diverse fleet of dinghies, including single and double-handers, as well as trapeze and asymmetrics. Windsurfers, canoeists, kayakers, and paddleboarders are also welcome to enjoy the water as members of the club.

The club organises various racing opportunities for members, including handicap fleet races on Tuesdays and Sundays. Additionally, there are training and social sailing events held on Friday evenings throughout the summer months. For those who prefer a more relaxed sailing experience, the water is available for general sailing activities, both organised and informal, as well as family fun events all year round.

If you are searching for a friendly and active sailing club for yourself or your family, Craven Sailing Club is the perfect place for you. Feel free to browse their website, visit the club to meet members, or reach out via email. With Craven Sailing Club, you can look forward to a delightful sailing experience.

Please note that day sailing and access for non-members is not available.

Craven Sailing Club is located near the village of Embsay, close to Skipton in the South West corner of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The location of the club provides excellent sailing conditions, with plenty of wind compared to the surrounding valleys. Google maps can be used to explore the area and find your way to the club.

The clubhouse at Craven Sailing Club offers an inviting space for members. It features heated male and female changing rooms equipped with showers. The clubhouse also boasts a central communal area, which includes a dedicated dry section. Additionally, there is a small kitchen where members can enjoy hot drinks and prepare food.

The clubhouse offers stunning views over the reservoir towards Earl Crag and provides shelter from strong winds. Internal images of the clubhouse can be found on the club's galleries page.

Craven Sailing Club provides ample storage space for boats, boards, kayaks, and canadians on-site. Many members choose to keep their crafts at the club year-round. If you are interested in storing your boat or watercraft at the club, up to a maximum length of approximately 4. 2m, please contact the Site Officer to inquire about available space.

Accessibility to the clubhouse may present some challenges, as access is currently only possible via a steep set of steps. However, once inside, the floor is level, and there is access to the clubroom, galley, changing rooms, and restricted toilets. For those seeking a more accessible option, Otley Sailing Club, our neighbouring club, has made significant progress in ensuring inclusivity and has been awarded the 'Inclusivity and Open to All' distinction by the RYA. If you are interested in a range of activities and residential options, you may want to explore the offerings of the Calvert Trust.

Craven Sailing Club welcomes all sailing enthusiasts and offers a warm and inviting community for those passionate about sailing. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or just starting out, Craven Sailing Club is the perfect place to experience the joy of sailing in Skipton.