Parkstone Yacht Club is a sailing club based beside Poole Harbour in Parkstone, offering dinghy and yacht racing, cruising, youth sailing and training. Its extensive programme caters for experienced sailors, competitive racers and younger members developing their skills on the water. The club also provides marina, mooring and boatyard facilities, alongside a waterfront clubhouse with dining, social events and views across the harbour.
Address: Pearce Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset
Postcode: BH14 8EH
Telephone: 01202 743610
General enquiries: office@parkstoneyc.co.uk
Membership enquiries: membership@parkstoneyc.co.uk
Sailing and training enquiries: sailing@parkstoneyc.co.uk
Website: parkstoneyachtclub.com
The club office is currently listed as open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and from 9am to 2pm at weekends. Contact the relevant team before visiting to discuss membership, training or marina availability.
Parkstone Yacht Club provides a base for recreational and competitive sailing on Poole Harbour. Its programme includes dinghy, keelboat and cruiser activities, with racing organised across an extended sailing season.
The club supports a wide range of established fleets, including RS200s, Wayfarers, ILCAs, Flying Fifteens, Shrimpers and XODs.
Activities available through the club include:
Racing takes place on several days of the week, depending on the fleet and season. Parkstone Yacht Club also hosts major events including Youth Week, Poole Week and national class meetings.
The club has an active youth section with coaching, racing and social activities. Fleets include Toppers, ILCAs, RS Fevas, RS200s and 29ers, giving younger sailors opportunities to progress through different boats and levels of competition.
Youth Week is one of the club’s major annual events, combining organised racing with a busy social programme.
Parkstone Yacht Club manages a haven, swinging moorings and yard facilities for members. Its marine team oversees boat storage, launching arrangements and the club’s on-water infrastructure.
Availability, eligibility and current charges should be confirmed directly with the Haven and Yard team.
New membership enquiries are welcomed through the club’s membership team. Applicants should contact the club for current details about membership categories, fees, joining procedures and access to sailing or boating facilities.
Membership is particularly suited to people seeking regular sailing, racing, youth development or an active social community based around Poole Harbour.
The clubhouse includes waterfront bars, dining and function spaces overlooking Poole Harbour. Members can attend social events, meet after sailing or use the club as a base before and after time on the water.
Training rooms are also available for sailing courses and other club activities.
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