Sailing
Sailing and windsurfing are two great sports for getting you active and energetic, outside in the fresh air.
An Overview of Sailing
Once you've learnt the basics, you can actively explore your local stretch of water then join a sailing club full of like-minded people to go off cruising or racing. No matter what your age or experience, there is a course for you. It won't cost you a fortune, and there's an RYA Training Centre near you where you can get started.
National Governing Bodies
Royal Yachting Association
- Contact Name
- RYA House
- Contact Email
- enquiries@rya.org.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 023 8060 4100
Rotherham Sea Cadets
Uniformed youth organisation, providing voluntary opportunities for young people 10-18, in various activities including Sailing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Walking and much.
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam is the best modern university in the north of England, as ranked by the 2015 Times Good University Guide. With regard to sport, we regularly achieve top 20 in BUCS rankings, and offer a range of volunteering, coaching and participation op
Sail Ltd
Organise and present Royal Yachting Association, RYA navigation courses. Dayskipper, Yachtmaster Coastal, Yachtmaster Ocean, VHF Radio
VHFradio course for boaters
VHF Radio for boaters CLASSROOM Sheffield. Course and license COMPLETE IN THE DAY. Yachtsmen, and Cruisers, require the VHF Radio license by law, but just as important the training to use the equipment correctly. European charter companies require that a member of a bareboat hire crew holds the license. Next course >> Saturday 11 October, then 15th Nov, and approx. every month. Sheffield; 09-17.00; course cost £84.
Club courses, dates and venue, by arrangement. Click 'Contact' above (or call/message 07771 652123).
Classroom DaySkipper and Yachtmaster from October 2025
Sunsail’s Funding the Future Initiative 2026
1:00am - Fri 22nd May, 2026
This initiative aims to provide essential financial resources to clubs, to be used to enhance facilities, invest in equipment, develop innovative programs, and cultivate the next generation of sailors.
RYA Foundation Fund
The RYA Foundation seeks to promote participation in boating by those who are disadvantaged by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances.