Phoenix Yacht Club

The sailing club that is owned and run by its members for its members

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Frequently Asked Questions
 

How much does it cost to sail? Charge per person per day plus shared food, mooring and diesel costs (see Membership page for current rates)
Who skippers the yachts?  Skippers are members, RYA qualified and Club
approved (see Skippers page)
How are crew selected? Crew berths are on a first come first served basis. Guests may also come as crew (see Bookings page)
How much does it cost to join? Low annual subscription, with family membership is also available (see Membership page for current rates)
Can I race with Phoenix? Yes, the club enters the yachts in a variety of RORC, JOG and fun races (see Racing page)
Do I have to provide any equipment? No, the yachts are fully equipped with lifejackets, protective clothing, sleeping bags etc. (see New Members Information Booklet)
Where can I sail? Weekends are usually spent in the Solent, though the boats do Summer Cruises anywhere that the membership decide, from Scotland, Ireland, France, Denmark to ...?
Can I sail if I have no experience? Phoenix is keen to offer sailing and racing to people of all levels of experience. Contact the Membership Secretary or Rear Commodore (Sailing) (see Contact Us page)
Can I be trained with Phoenix? Phoenix offers training for all levels - some by club skippers and some by RYA Instructors (see About PYC page)
   
What do I need to take with me when I go sailing? See the New Members Information Booklet, which has full details of what to take and how you will get in contact with the rest of the crew.