Loch Ryan Sailing Club

Welcome to Loch Ryan Sailing Club

Founded in 1844, we are one of Scotland’s oldest sailing clubs, steeped in history and community spirit. After a break during World War II, the club was re-established in 1951 to take advantage of the wonderful sailing conditions offered by Loch Ryan. Now based in Stranraer and working alongside Stranraer Water Sports Association, our club is keen to make sailing accessible and enjoyable for all.

Loch Ryan offers a unique sailing experience. Its sheltered, flat waters are perfect for beginners, while the consistent winds provide an exhilarating challenge for more experienced sailors. It’s the ideal location to explore the joy of sailing, whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned sailor.

SWSA Boats

6 RS Zests: Single-handed boats perfect for beginners.
2 RS Quests: Double-handed boats for learning or sailing with a partner.
2 Hartley 12s: Stable and versatile training boats.
Laser Bahia: For those ready to take on more dynamic sailing experiences.

When We Meet

We meet informally at 5:30pm on Wednesdays and 10:30am on Sundays during the summer. to get out there on the water. Sometimes we take to the water to race, sometimes we just go for a nice day of sailing on the loch. As the club grows, we’re looking forward to expanding our activities and creating more opportunities for everyone to get involved. Winter sailing times vary, please contact us to find out more.

Getting Started

Throughout the summer we will be running ‘Come Try Sailing’ sessions where you can come along and give it ago. If you enjoy it, then we can help you on your journey to learning the ropes.

If you are seasoned sailor and don’t have your own boat, please get in touch and we can arrange a chat, and a possible sailing assessment by one of our instructors, to find out about your experience and get you out on the water. If you have your own boat then we can arrange a space, subject to availability, in our compound and we look forward to getting you out with the fleet.

Sailing Club Membership

Joining Loch Ryan Sailing Club is more than just signing up, by joining you’ll become part of a passionate, growing community. With a growing membership, an expanding fleet, and renewed enthusiasm for both social and competitive sailing, we’re building a club that truly captures the spirit of Loch Ryan.

Sailing Training

Explore our wide range of the internationally recognised RYA sailing training courses, delivered by SWSA.

Sailing with Stranraer Water Sports Association

Youth Sailing - RYA Stage 1 & 2

A 4 day action packed 4 days introduction to the incredible sport of sailing. Following the the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme, we will introduce the youngsters through a step by step process. Completing stage 2 allows your youngster to be able to join supervised sailing with the SWSA sailing club.

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Youth Sailing - RYA Stage 3 & 4

This course is the follow on from the stage 2 course. Another 4 day action packed course developing independent sailing skills. Following the the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme, we will progress sailing skills creating confident young sailors.