Rutland Sailing Club

What Rutland Sailing Club does

Rutland Sailing Club is a UK private membership-based sailing club (Company No. 1101017; VAT GB 281 7943 27) operating from a single site on the Anglian Water reservoir at Rutland Water, Gibbet Lane, Edith Weston, Rutland. The club is governed by an elected Council including a Commodore, Vice-Commodore, and Rear Commodores, with operational management via a Club Manager and Sailing Committee. It runs RYA-accredited sailing school programmes for adults, juniors, and instructors, an active club racing series, structured youth pathways (Cygnets, Ospreys), a women's sailing initiative (Ladies Who Launch), and para sailing through its Rutland Sailability partnership.

The club's product set spans core services (Rutland Sailing School, Club Racing Programme, Youth & Junior Sailing, Open Events hosting, Rutland Sailability, Coxswain safety services, Membership Programmes) and ancillary services (RS21 keelboat charter, club accommodation, motorhome parking, corporate away days, boat hire, catering and bar). It owns six RS21 keelboats that enable matched-fleet racing and British Keelboat League hosting. Marketing and bookings are run through the club's website, Sailing Club Manager portal, monthly newsletters, Facebook, and Twitter, with telephone and email for complex enquiries.

Revenue is generated across nine streams: recurring membership subscriptions (£77-£419 annually across tiers), course and training fees (RYA-certified, per-course), event entry fees, accommodation, motorhome parking, boat storage and mooring fees (per-meter annual plus Anglian Water dues), catering and bar, chandlery, and corporate away day packages. The club maintains RYA affiliation and British Sailing Pathway Club status (awarded 2026), and operates on Anglian Water land under reservoir byelaws including Check Clean Dry compliance for visiting boats.

Name

Rutland Sailing Club

Legal name

Rutland Sailing Club

Website

https://rutlandsailingclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rutland Sailing Club is a UK membership-based sailing club operating from Rutland Water, offering RYA-accredited sailing school, club racing, youth and para sailing pathways, open event hosting, and on-site accommodation and catering for individual, family, and corporate members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sailing Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAH

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

SECONDARYTHAJAJAG

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

Keywords

• Sailing club membership
• RYA sailing courses
• Club racing events
• Youth sailing programs
• Boat charter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edith Weston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees for various categories including individual, family, student, junior, and social memberships. Revenue is recurring on an annual basis.
2. Sailing Courses and Training: RYA-certified sailing courses for adults, juniors, and specialized programs including power boat instruction, VHF radio courses, instructor courses, and advanced training. Revenue is per-course and usage-based.
3. Event Entry Fees: Open event entries including British Keelboat League (£399 entry), Challenger and 2.4mR Opens, team racing, and other competitions. Entry fees typically include meals and accommodation.
4. Accommodation: On-site bunk house accommodation with en-suite options. Weekend room rates including VAT, excluding breakfast. Catering and bar services also available.
5. Motorhome Parking: Five motorhome pitches available for overnight parking from Friday 13:00 to Sunday 16:00. No electric hook-up or waste disposal; toilets and changing rooms are accessible 24 hours.
6. Boat Fees and Storage: Annual fees for boats based on type (dinghy, multihull, dayboat, cruiser) plus Anglian Water dues. Includes moored and un-moored options, with moored-only fee available for 9 months (April-December).
7. Catering and Bar: On-site catering and bar services open during sailing events and high season. Clubhouse provides food service with weekend breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
8. Chandlery: On-site chandlery offering sailing equipment, accessories, and boat supplies.
9. Corporate Away Days: Corporate team building packages including meeting room hire, team building activities, and sailing experiences with trained skippers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rutland Sailing Club is a membership-based recreational sailing club located at Rutland Water in England, offering RYA-accredited sailing instruction, club racing series, open events (including British Keelboat League qualifiers), and youth and para sailing programs. The club operates clubhouse facilities with on-site accommodation, catering, bar, and chandlery, supported by boat storage, moorings, and a fleet of six RS21 keelboats for team racing.

Product overview

Rutland Sailing Club operates as a membership-based sailing club offering a comprehensive range of interconnected services. The core offering comprises the Rutland Sailing School (providing RYA-accredited training from beginner to instructor level), an extensive Club Racing Programme (Thursday, Sunday, and special event racing), and Youth & Junior Sailing development (Cygnets, Ospreys, and school holiday courses). The club also provides Open Events hosting (including British Keelboat League qualifiers), Rutland Sailability (para sailing pathway programme), and Coxswain safety services. Supporting services include Membership Programmes with various tiers, RS21 keelboat charter, Club Accommodation (bunk house), Motorhome Parking, Corporate Away Days, Boat Hire, and Catering and Bar services. The club operates as a unified offering where membership provides access to racing, training, and social facilities, with additional paid services for accommodation, boat charter, and event hosting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rutland Sailing School: The sailing school division offering courses including RYA courses, power boat instruction, youth sailing, adult sailing, and performance sailing tuition.

Products and services

• Rutland Sailing School RYA-accredited sailing school offering learn-to-sail courses, youth and junior sailing programs, adult sailing courses, performance sailing tuition, power boat instruction, VHF radio courses, instructor training, and first aid courses. Open to members and the public.
• Club Racing Programme Organised club racing series for members including Thursday evening racing, Sunday series (Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn), lake races, club championships, team racing weekends, and circumnavigation events.
• Youth and Junior Sailing Structured youth sailing development programs including Cygnets (beginners), Ospreys (intermediate), youth evening sessions, and school holiday courses. Supported by British Sailing Pathway Club recognition.
• Open Events and Regattas Hosted open competitions and regattas including British Keelboat League events, Challenger and 2.4mR Opens, Hansa TT, Javelin Europeans, and traditional boat weekends.
• Membership Programmes Annual membership tiers including U25 (£190), Individual (£335), Family (£419), Student (£74), Junior (£150), Social (£77), and Local Village Social (£26) categories, each providing access to club facilities, racing, and training.
• Boat Storage and Moorings Annual boat fees for dinghies, multihulls, dayboats, cruisers, and windsurfs with moored or un-moored options, plus Anglian Water dues. Includes 9-month moored-only option (April-December).
• RS21 Keelboat Charter Charter of club-owned RS21 keelboats for British Keelboat League events and team racing, with accredited skipper requirements and insurance excess terms.
• Club Accommodation On-site bunk house accommodation with en-suite options at £32 per night (£36 en-suite weekend rate), available for members and event visitors.
• Motorhome Parking Five motorhome pitches available for overnight parking from Friday 13:00 to Sunday 16:00, with access to club toilets and changing rooms 24 hours. No electric hook-up or waste disposal.
• Corporate Away Days

Quantifiable outcome

• British Sailing Pathway Club recognition for youth and para sailing development
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British Keelboat LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2026Partnership hosting British Keelboat League qualifier events at Rutland Sailing Club. The club provides six RS21 keelboats for the event which features approximately 40 races over a weekend. Winning teams qualify for the BKL finals at Royal Southern Yacht Club with opportunity to compete in European SAILING Champions League 2027.
• Rutland SailabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Joint partnership with Rutland Sailability to deliver inclusive sailing for para sailors. Both organizations achieved British Sailing Pathway Club status together, supporting regular training and racing for sailors with disabilities in a safe, enjoyable learning environment. Contact: David Wilkins (RSC) and Jonathan Schofield (Rutland Sailability).
• Royal Yachting Association (RYA)coreTechnology or IntegrationAffiliation with RYA as an accredited sailing school providing RYA-certified courses. RYA Pathway Club programme recognizes the club's commitment to youth and para sailing development under the Racing for Life initiative.
• Anglian WaterminorOthersClub operates on Anglian Water reservoir at Rutland Water. Compliance with Anglian Waters' byelaws required, including Check Clean Dry procedure for visiting boats, wash stations for boats leaving site, and water fee collection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carsington Water Sailing Club: Inland UK sailing club on a reservoir with comparable membership model, open events, and youth/adult training pathways.
• West Oxfordshire Sailing Club: UK inland sailing club offering membership, club racing, RYA courses, and on-site facilities comparable to Rutland's core offering.
• Hayling Island Sailing Club: Major UK sailing club with broad membership programmes, RYA training, open events, and on-site facilities — comparable as a multi-programme sailing venue.
• Grafham Water Sailing Club: Inland UK sailing club at Grafham Water offering similar membership tiers, dinghy and keelboat racing, RYA training, and affordable access to a reservoir venue.
• Parkstone Yacht Club: Established UK yacht club with active racing, training, and family membership programmes comparable to Rutland's structure.
• Draycote Water Sailing Club: Inland UK sailing club operating at a reservoir venue with comparable membership structure, open events, and youth development programmes.
• Frensham Pond Sailing Club: Long-established UK inland sailing club with similar membership tiers, club racing, RYA sailing school, and family-oriented programmes.
• Royal Southern Yacht Club: Premier UK yacht club and host of the British Keelboat League national finals. Comparable membership-based sailing club with event hosting, marina access, and racing programmes at the highest tier.

Others

• Royal Yachting Association (RYA): National governing body for sailing in the UK. Affiliated with Rutland as the accrediting body for its sailing school and Pathway Club recognition — comparable as an ecosystem enabler.
• British Keelboat League: National keelboat racing series that hosts events at Rutland using the club's RS21 fleet. Comparable as a partnership/reseller channel rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rutlandsailing
• Facebookfacebook.com/rutlandsc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rutland-sailing-club-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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