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  • Social Sailing

    • 07 Dec 2024
    • 20 Dec 2025
    • 55 sessions
    • Otley Sailing Club

    Although social sailing is allowed practically any time on any day, sometimes it's nice to sail when you know other people are about, so you can enjoy the water together, and help each other out of need be.

    A few of us like to think that, weather permitting, we can plan to sail every Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm. We tend to use the Members WhatsApp group to communicate. Join the group and look out for social sailing posts.




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  • 🛠️ Working Party

    • 04 Jan 2025
    • 06 Dec 2025
    • 12 sessions
    • Otley Sailing Club

    Loads of work to be done throughout the year.

    The current list of jobs is here:-

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  • Committee Meeting

    • 06 Jan 2025
    • 02 Dec 2025
    • 11 sessions
    • Club House or Pub


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  • Sailability

    • 22 Apr 2025
    • 23 Oct 2025
    • 42 sessions
    • Otley Sailing Club


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  • British Triathlon (Check with Organisor)

    • 01 May 2025
    • 25 Sep 2025
    • 22 sessions
    • Otley Sailing Club


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  • Team BL Triathalon (check with organiser)

    • 02 May 2025
    • 26 Sep 2025
    • 43 sessions
    • Otley sailing Club


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  • Lifesaver (check with organiser)

    • 02 May 2025
    • 29 Sep 2025
    • 44 sessions
    • Otley sailing Club


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  • Leeds Bradford Triathlon Sat (check with organiser)

    • 03 May 2025
    • 27 Sep 2025
    • 22 sessions
    • Otley sailing Club


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  • Leeds Bradford Triathlon Tues (check with organiser)

    • 06 May 2025
    • 30 Sep 2025
    • 22 sessions
    • Otley sailing Club


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  • 🟢 Sunday Racing - Summer Series

    • 01 Jun 2025
    • 27 Jul 2025
    • 9 sessions
    • Otley Sailing Club

    Spring Dinghy Racing Series.

    ✅ Club boats available to hire (msg WhatsApp group to confirm)
    ✅ Powerboats on the water (msg WhatsApp group to confirm)

    Series Dates: Sundays in June & July
    We race every Sunday afternoon when conditions are favourable and the spirit is willing.

    Start time: 2pm, (but this is subject to variability if other events are taking place.) So people start to turn up at about 1:00.

    How long do we race? Typically we'll either do a 45 minute-ish race or two shorter ones.

    Is it serious racing? Definately not!
    We're just a bunch of friends who enjoy chasing each other around the cans in our boats. Sure we more or less follow the official racing rules but honestly everyone is very welcome to come and join in - whatever your age, or sailing experience. The more boats we can get out the more fun it is for everyone. We're all more than happy to point newcomers in the right direction.

    Afterwards: coffee & biscuits in the club house while we warm up and debate who actually went the right way around the course. 

    Not Racing? No problem. You're very welcome to continue using the lake. Do have a look at the race board on the Training Room wall to get an idea of our course though, so you dont get tangled up in things. If you want to borrow a club boat or take advantage of the Safety Boat being on the water just put a message us on the WhatsApp group so we can make sure there's someone about to help.

    WhatsApp Racing Group: please join the Racing WhatsApp Group to stay in the loop or email sailing@otley-sailingclub.co.uk

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  • 🟢 Wednesday Evening Racing - Summer Series

    • 04 Jun 2025
    • 30 Jul 2025
    • 9 sessions
    • Otley Sailing Club

    Spring Dinghy Racing Series.

    ✅ Club boats available to hire (msg WhatsApp group to confirm)
    ✅ Powerboats on the water (msg WhatsApp group to confirm)

    Series Dates: Wednesdays in June & July 
    We race every Wednesday evening  when conditions are favourable and the spirit is willing.

    Start time: 7:00 pm, (but this is subject to variability if other events are taking place.) So people start to turn up at about 5:15 / 5:30.

    How long do we race? Typically we'll either do a 45 minute-ish race

    Is it serious racing? Definately not!
    We're just a bunch of friends who enjoy chasing each other around the cans in our boats. Sure we more or less follow the official racing rules but honestly everyone is very welcome to come and join in - whatever your age, or sailing experience. The more boats we can get out the more fun it is for everyone. We're all more than happy to point newcomers in the right direction.

    Afterwards: coffee & biscuits in the club house while we warm up and debate who actually went the right way around the course. 

    Not Racing? No problem. You're very welcome to continue using the lake. Do have a look at the race board on the Training Room wall to get an idea of our course though, so you dont get tangled up in things. If you want to borrow a club boat or take advantage of the Safety Boat being on the water just put a message us on the WhatsApp group so we can make sure there's someone about to help.

    WhatsApp Racing Group: please join the Racing WhatsApp Group to stay in the loop or email sailing@otley-sailingclub.co.uk

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  • 🟢 OSC Social Days

    • 08 Jun 2025
    • 12 Oct 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • Otley Sailing Club

    ✅ Club boats available to hire
    ✅ Powerboats on the water
    ✅ Galley serving lunch & Barbecue available (bring your own food)

    Something for everyone on our Club Family Days



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  • Cancelled: Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Session

    • 21 Jun 2025
    • Otley Sailing Club

    Due to popular demand, this month the SUP Yoga session has been replaced with an extra Intermediate Stand Up Paddleboard course. Our next SUP Yoga session is on 6th September.


    We're very excited to be working once again in conjunction with Everyday Lifestyle to offer SUP Yoga Sessions at Otley! The sessions will be run by accomplished ASI instructors with many years experience in stand up paddling and Yoga.

    The lessons are 1 hour long, for a maximum of 6 paddlers. They are suitable for adults (over 16 years) who have completed a previous beginners class, or who are experienced paddleboarders, and for Yoga enthusiasts (for whom paddleboarding experience is not essential).

    For those not familiar with the lake at Otley, it's an enclosed flat water location that provides a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere full of natural beauty and wildlife.

    Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the lesson starting.

    What equipment do you provide & what do I need to bring?

    You'll need to bring a swimsuit to go under the wetsuit, towel and footwear, either water shoes or old trainers.

    All equipment will be provided - Wetsuits, buoyancy aids, paddles and a range of paddle boards with leash. We have a range of boards O'Shea, Starboard, Red Paddle and STX.


    Also today, for those new to paddleboarding, we have morning and afternoon Beginners Stand Up Paddleboard Training Sessions.

    For links to all of our upcoming SUP beginners sessions, SUP intermediate sessions and SUP Yoga sessions please visit: Stand Up Paddleboard Training

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  • Stand Up Paddleboard Training

    • 21 Jun 2025
    • Otley Sailing Club
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    We're very excited to be working once again in conjunction with Everyday Lifestyle to offer Stand Up Paddleboard sessions. The sessions will be run by accomplished ASI instructors with many years experience in stand up paddling.

    The lessons are 2 hours long, for a maximum of 6 paddlers (per course) and are suitable for adults (over 16 years) of all abilities. For those not familiar with the lake at Otley, it's an enclosed flat water location that provides a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere full of natural beauty and wildlife.

    Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the lesson starting.

    What equipment do you provide & what do I need to bring?

    You'll need to bring a swimsuit to go under the wetsuit, towel and footwear, either water shoes or old trainers.

    All equipment will be provided - Wetsuits, buoyancy aids, paddles and a range of paddle boards with leash. We have a range of boards O'Shea, Starboard, Red Paddle and STX.

    Is the Intermediate course the right course for me?

    If you can both stand up and steer reasonably well then the intermediate course would be good for you. Rather than focusing on the basics, the intermediate course teaches you how to paddle more effectively so you can go faster or further with less effort and also how to do better turns. On the other hand, if you are not yet confident standing and steering then the beginners course would be best for you.


    For links to all of our upcoming SUP beginners sessions, SUP intermediate sessions and SUP Yoga sessions please visit: Stand Up Paddleboard Training

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  • Corporate Team Building Event (Sailability)

    • 28 Jun 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 29 Jun 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Otley Sailing Club

    A Corporate Team Building Event utilising Access Boats. Donations to go towards the running costs of our Sailability Programme.


    Programme to be arranged.



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  • 🟢 Saturday Youth Club

    • 28 Jun 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Register

    ✅ Club boats available to hire
    ✅ Powerboats on the water
    ✅ Cake & Drinks afterwards

    Please register by the Friday evening so we know how many people to expect.

    These sessions run every 2 weeks (flexing a bit around school holidays). They are a chance for the kids to get together, have fun, and enjoy the club in a relaxed, social way. These are fun sessions to give your kids unstructured time on the water, plus a weekly activity (fun races / water gun battles / sailing challenges) .

    Safety: A powerboat will be on the water to provide safety cover and on-the-water support, but these sessions are not structured coaching like our Thursday sessions. Parents must stay on-site (or appoint someone else as loco-parentis) and remain responsible for their children. You are welcome to join in on the water, relax in the clubhouse, cut the grass, or help crew the safety boat.

    Club hire boats: We’ll have Picos & Toppers available to hire if you don’t have your own boat.

    Food: Cake & squash will be available in the clubhouse afterwards, the tuck shop is open, and of course you’re very welcome to use the Barbeque for your own cook-up.

    Come along and give it a go!

    Please register to let us know in advance if you plan to come along. 


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  • Bridlington Sailing Weekend

    • 04 Jul 2025
    • 12:00 AM
    • 06 Jul 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Bridlington
    • 7
    Register

    A camping weekend at Bridlington as guests of the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club.

    Enjoy a weekends camping and sailing with Otley Sailing Club and the RYYC. Pitch up Friday afternoon, use the clubhouse changing room and access to the beach. Social and racing events to be arranged, but will most likely consist of some social sailing, club racing, drinks in the bar and a barbecue. Depart Sunday pm.

    Be aware space is tight, so we are restricting tickets to 15 camping spaces. So book early and travel light !! A great opportunity to expand your horizons and sail alongside other members of Otley Sailing Club.

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  • Adult RYA Level 1 and 2 Sailing course - Summer 2025

    • 10 Jul 2025
    • 20 Jul 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Otley Sailing Club
    • 0
    • 8 registrants
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    This Dinghy Sailing course is designed to follow the RYA "Start Sailing" and "Basic Skills" (Levels 1 & 2) Adult syllabus. 

    On successful completion of this course you will be able to sail a dinghy in any direction and rig and launch in moderate weather conditions. The RYA Level 2 certificate is an Internationally recognised sailing qualification and an indication that the holder has a basic level of understanding and practical competency.

    The syllabus covers practical sessions such as rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques and manoeuvres, ropework and capsize recovery. Background theory includes subjects such as "rules of the road", basic meteorology, clothing and equipment and emergency equipment.

    Tuition is given by trained and qualified RYA dinghy instructors with an emphasis on safety and fun! There will be Safety Powerboats on the water at all times to ensure your safety afloat.

    The course will be run over 2 Thursday evenings  and 2 weekends to give you maximum time to fulfil the requirements of the syllabus.

    None of the sessions are optional. It is really important that you attend ALL of the practical and theory sessions otherwise you are likely to fail the course.

      

      Dates

      Thursday Theory evenings 7pm - 9pm

     10th & 17th July 2025

      Practical weekends 9am - 4pm 

     12/13 & 19/20 July 2025

    Please note that the minimum age for the RYA Adult courses is 16 (there is no maximum age!).

    Otley Sailing Club prides itself in truly offering "Sailing for All" and as such, we welcome disabled sailors on our sail training courses. We have trained and experienced volunteers who are used to dealing with disabilities of all kinds so virtually anyone can enjoy the thrill of sailing!

    If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    Classroom - Week Theory Course - RYA Day Skipper Shorebased - Aegean ...

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  • 🟢 Saturday Youth Club

    • 12 Jul 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Register

    ✅ Club boats available to hire
    ✅ Powerboats on the water
    ✅ Cake & Drinks afterwards

    Please register by the Friday evening so we know how many people to expect.

    These sessions run every 2 weeks (flexing a bit around school holidays). They are a chance for the kids to get together, have fun, and enjoy the club in a relaxed, social way. These are fun sessions to give your kids unstructured time on the water, plus a weekly activity (fun races / water gun battles / sailing challenges) .

    Safety: A powerboat will be on the water to provide safety cover and on-the-water support, but these sessions are not structured coaching like our Thursday sessions. Parents must stay on-site (or appoint someone else as loco-parentis) and remain responsible for their children. You are welcome to join in on the water, relax in the clubhouse, cut the grass, or help crew the safety boat.

    Club hire boats: We’ll have Picos & Toppers available to hire if you don’t have your own boat.

    Food: Cake & squash will be available in the clubhouse afterwards, the tuck shop is open, and of course you’re very welcome to use the Barbeque for your own cook-up.

    Come along and give it a go!

    Please register to let us know in advance if you plan to come along. 


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  • Stand Up Paddleboard Training

    • 19 Jul 2025
    • Otley Sailing Club
    Register

    We're very excited to be working once again in conjunction with Everyday Lifestyle to offer Stand Up Paddleboard sessions. The sessions will be run by accomplished ASI instructors with many years experience in stand up paddling.

    The lessons are 2 hours long, for a maximum of 6 paddlers (per course) and are suitable for adults (over 16 years) of all abilities. For those not familiar with the lake at Otley, it's an enclosed flat water location that provides a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere full of natural beauty and wildlife.

    Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the lesson starting.

    What equipment do you provide & what do I need to bring?

    You'll need to bring a swimsuit to go under the wetsuit, towel and footwear, either water shoes or old trainers.

    All equipment will be provided - Wetsuits, buoyancy aids, paddles and a range of paddle boards with leash. We have a range of boards O'Shea, Starboard, Red Paddle and STX.

    Is the Intermediate course the right course for me?

    If you can both stand up and steer reasonably well then the intermediate course would be good for you. Rather than focusing on the basics, the intermediate course teaches you how to paddle more effectively so you can go faster or further with less effort and also how to do better turns. On the other hand, if you are not yet confident standing and steering then the beginners course would be best for you.


    For links to all of our upcoming SUP beginners sessions, SUP intermediate sessions and SUP Yoga sessions please visit: Stand Up Paddleboard Training

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  • Ullswater OSC Weekend

    • 08 Aug 2025
    • 12:00 AM
    • 10 Aug 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Ullswater Yacht Club
    Register

    Enjoy a weekend of Camping, Sailing and Socialising with OSC as guests of Ullswater Yacht Club.

    Sign up and pay on the UYC website.

    https://ullswateryachtclub.org/event/otley-sailing-club-3


    I'm told the cost this year is £70


    You can also register for the following weekend!!!!


    Also register your interest on this event, so we can keep in touch. WE usually set up a WhatsApp group nearer the event, so we can work out the details.

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  • Ullswater Family Week

    • 11 Aug 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 15 Aug 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Ullswater Yacht Club
    Register

    Enjoy a week of camping, sailing and socialising with OSC as a guest of Ullswater Yacht Club

    Book and pay for your ticket on the UYC web site


    https://ullswateryachtclub.org/event/otley-sailing-club-3


    I'm told this years event is £250 per family for the week.


    Also register your intention to attend on this Event so we know who's coming and can keep in touch. We usually form a a WhatsApp Group and work out the details of our adventure on that.

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  • Adult RYA Level 1 and 2 Sailing course - Autumn 2025

    • 28 Aug 2025
    • 07 Sep 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Otley Sailing Club
    • 0
    • 8 registrants
    Join waitlist

    This Dinghy Sailing course is designed to follow the RYA "Start Sailing" and "Basic Skills" (Levels 1 & 2) Adult syllabus. 

    On successful completion of this course you will be able to sail a dinghy in any direction and rig and launch in moderate weather conditions. The RYA Level 2 certificate is an Internationally recognised sailing qualification and an indication that the holder has a basic level of understanding and practical competency.

    The syllabus covers practical sessions such as rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques and manoeuvres, ropework and capsize recovery. Background theory includes subjects such as "rules of the road", basic meteorology, clothing and equipment and emergency equipment.

    Tuition is given by trained and qualified RYA dinghy instructors with an emphasis on safety and fun! There will be Safety Powerboats on the water at all times to ensure your safety afloat.

    The course will be run over 2 Thursday evenings  and 2 weekends to give you maximum time to fulfil the requirements of the syllabus. It is really important that you can attend ALL of the practical and theory sessions as it is not guaranteed we can help you catch up with things missed.

      

      Dates

      Thursday Theory evenings 7pm - 9pm

     28th August & 4th September 2025

      Practical weekends 9am - 4pm 

     30/31 August & 6/7 September 2025

    Please note that the minimum age for the RYA Adult courses is 16 (there is no maximum age!).

    Otley Sailing Club prides itself in truly offering "Sailing for All" and as such, we welcome disabled sailors on our sail training courses. We have trained and experienced volunteers who are used to dealing with disabilities of all kinds so virtually anyone can enjoy the thrill of sailing!

    If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    Classroom - Week Theory Course - RYA Day Skipper Shorebased - Aegean ...

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  • Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Session

    • 06 Sep 2025
    • Otley Sailing Club
    Register

    We're very excited to be working once again in conjunction with Everyday Lifestyle to offer SUP Yoga Sessions at Otley! The sessions will be run by accomplished ASI instructors with many years experience in stand up paddling and Yoga.

    The lessons are 1 hour long, for a maximum of 6 paddlers. They are suitable for adults (over 16 years) who have completed a previous beginners class, or who are experienced paddleboarders, and for Yoga enthusiasts (for whom paddleboarding experience is not essential).

    For those not familiar with the lake at Otley, it's an enclosed flat water location that provides a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere full of natural beauty and wildlife.

    Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the lesson starting.

    What equipment do you provide & what do I need to bring?

    You'll need to bring a swimsuit to go under the wetsuit, towel and footwear, either water shoes or old trainers.

    All equipment will be provided - Wetsuits, buoyancy aids, paddles and a range of paddle boards with leash. We have a range of boards O'Shea, Starboard, Red Paddle and STX.


    Also today, for those new to paddleboarding, we have morning and afternoon Beginners Stand Up Paddleboard Training Sessions.

    For links to all of our upcoming SUP beginners sessions, SUP intermediate sessions and SUP Yoga sessions please visit: Stand Up Paddleboard Training

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  • Stand Up Paddleboard Training

    • 06 Sep 2025
    • Otley Sailing Club
    Register

    We're very excited to be working once again in conjunction with Everyday Lifestyle to offer Stand Up Paddleboard sessions. The sessions will be run by accomplished ASI instructors with many years experience in stand up paddling.

    The lessons are 2 hours long, for a maximum of 6 paddlers (per course) and are suitable for adults (over 16 years) of all abilities. For those not familiar with the lake at Otley, it's an enclosed flat water location that provides a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere full of natural beauty and wildlife.

    Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the lesson starting.

    What equipment do you provide & what do I need to bring?

    You'll need to bring a swimsuit to go under the wetsuit, towel and footwear, either water shoes or old trainers.

    All equipment will be provided - Wetsuits, buoyancy aids, paddles and a range of paddle boards with leash. We have a range of boards O'Shea, Starboard, Red Paddle and STX.

    Is the Intermediate course the right course for me?

    If you can both stand up and steer reasonably well then the intermediate course would be good for you. Rather than focusing on the basics, the intermediate course teaches you how to paddle more effectively so you can go faster or further with less effort and also how to do better turns. On the other hand, if you are not yet confident standing and steering then the beginners course would be best for you.


    For links to all of our upcoming SUP beginners sessions, SUP intermediate sessions and SUP Yoga sessions please visit: Stand Up Paddleboard Training

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  • 🟢 Otley Triple: Bart's Bash / North Sailability Series Event / Norman Stephens Trophy

    • 14 Sep 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Otley Sailing Club

    The busiest sailing day on the calendar this year. More details to follow.

    Our club Access boats are available to hire by visitors & members. 

    Notice of Race for the Northern Sailability Series is here: NOR Sailability Traveller Series 2025.pdf

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  • Bonfire Night Extravaganza 2025

    • 08 Nov 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    • OSC
    • 120

    The OSC Bonfire night 

    There will be the usual fantastic fireworks, bonfire, bar and locally sourced award winning pies, pasties and sausages.

    • The fire will be lit at 6.30pm     
    • Food will be served at 7.15pm
    • Fireworks at 8pm     

    Please note that this event is only open to our Members and Members guests, please feel free to invite your family and friends. 

    Tickets are £?? per person, under 5s are free, if you're booking for more than one person, you'll need to add them as guest(s), when you register.

    Food Available to pre-order

    Working parties are taking place on Saturdays in the run up to Bonfire night. We'll be tidying up the shore line and building the bonfire, please come down and help out. The more help we get, the bigger the bonfire!


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