Learn to sail in Fort William on Loch Linnhe

Lochaber Yacht Club has been a recognised RYA teaching establishment, helping people to learn to sail for over twenty five years.   We have a senior instructor (a RYA Class Racing Coach) as training principal, several dinghy instructors, powerboat instructors and a coach assessor – all volunteers.  The club has, as required by the RYA, a Health and Safety Policy and a Child Protection Policy.

Dinghy Sailing

We have  a large fleet of dinghies with some single handers, like the Topper, Terra and Laser, but mostly double handers like the Wayfarer, Omega, Stratos, Vision and Feva.  Every year we train members through the RYA Dinghy syllabus: Dinghy Youth and Dinghy Adult.

Keelboat Sailing

The club has its own Soling Keelboat, called Kudo, who is used to teach people who want to sail keelboats instead of dinghies (less chance of capsize in a keelboat!), or those who have learnt to sail dinghies and want to take the next step.

Learn to Sail in Fort William

We run Club Sessions on a Thursday at 6pm, starting on 24th April 2025, where members can learn to sail keelboats and dinghies. All you need to learn to sail is a pair of trainers you’re willing to get wet! We have wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets and most importantly, the boats!

Power Boat Courses

Every year we run RYA Level 1 and 2 Powerboat and RYA Safety Boat courses for club members. Along with refresher weekends every year.  Members who attend these courses are encouraged to get involved with manning the safety boats for sailing sessions on a Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

If you want to join please complete our membership form, or if you have some questions please contact membership@lochaber-yacht-club.co.uk.