Welcome to Prestwick Sailing Club
Prestwick is one of the premier sailing clubs in Scotland.
We sail in the safe, sheltered waters off the promenade, launching from the gentle, sandy beach.
We are home to a wide range of watersports and other activities
Learn to Sail with us
Fleet of club boats for members use
Full clubhouse facilities
Dinghy Racing
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Windsurfing
Prestwick Coastal Rowing Club
Accredited RYA Training Centre
Prestwick Sailing Club offers high quality training programs to members and prospective members. We have a team of enthusiastic Instructors qualified in a wide range of disciplines.
All of our courses follow the Royal Yachting Association Schemes and aim to develop individuals in the sport. If you have any queries regarding any of our training programs, please don’t hesitate to contact our training team at: training@prestwicksailingclub.co.uk
Family "Learn to Sail" Packages available
Learn to sail with your family. We will provide an instructor for 4 half day sessions of your choice. Cost of lessons includes club membership, so after you learn, you can use club boats to explore Prestwick Bay.
Race at Prestwick
We have a vibrant club racing scene with a variety of races for dinghies and catamarans designed to appeal to all members .
We race on Sundays with the first start at 1400 hrs. We normally have two or three races on a Sunday.
We race on Thursday evenings with the start at 1900 hrs or 1930 hrs depending on the daylight hours available to race.
Community Club
The physical and mental benefits of sailing are well known.
- Physical Exercise
- Fresh Air and Fun
- Stress Relief
- Team working
- Unplugged
- Skills Development
- Discipline
- Potential Life Long Opportunities
We welcome groups from schools, youth groups and community groups.
Sailability - Sailing for Everyone.
We are accredited to teach sailing to visually impaired and hearing impaired sailors.
Centre for outdoor fun
As well as sailing we are also home to…
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Windsurfing
Base for coastal charity walks
Prestwick Coastal Rowing Club
Ayr Roads Cycling Club – Winter training centre.
And our clubhouse is available for rent by groups looking for space with a view.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Stand Up Paddleboarding is the world’s fastest-growing water sport, and has gained immense popularity in the past 2 years. Why? Paddle boarding is a fun way to be close to nature with the added benefits of a full-body workout, meditation and also socialization. SUP is a low-impact sport and with wide board versatility, makes it a good sport for everyone to enjoy, no matter your skill level, where you are or what type of paddleboarding you’d like to do.
At Prestwick Sailing Club, we offer instruction in group sessions and hire of boards for members of the club.
Prestwick Coastal Rowing Club
Prestwick Sailing Club is the home of the Prestwick Coastal Rowing Club.
Summer sessions are from April to end of September; Saturday and Sundays from 10.00 to 12.30 and Wednesday evenings 6.00 to 8.30. (Dependent on weather and tide conditions)
