Bosham Sailing Club

What Bosham Sailing Club does

Bosham Sailing Club Limited is a privately-held members' sailing club headquartered at The Quay, Bosham, West Sussex, England, with an operational satellite at Cobnor Activities Centre, Chidham. Founded multiple decades ago, the club is owned and governed by its members through elected Flag Officers and Class Captains, supported by five permanent staff. Bosham operates on Chichester Harbour, hosting dinghy sailing, rowing, paddlesports, and a year-round calendar of racing and social events.

The club runs an RYA Recognised Training Centre delivering certified youth and adult sailing, powerboat, and personal tuition courses, alongside a programme of fleet-based racing across Classic Dayboats (Slow, Medium, Fast divisions - a heritage exclusive to Bosham dating over 40 years), Chichester Scows, ILCA/Lasers, Finns, and cadet classes (Optimist, RS Feva, Topper, 420, Mirror). Junior Week, held annually in August, draws over 130 competing boats. Core technology consists of the third-party Sailing Club Manager platform for membership, bookings, and event administration, with GoCardless handling direct-debit renewals, SmugMug hosting photos, and Cambermet providing tidal/weather data.

Revenue is generated through six streams: recurring membership subscriptions (full, family, cadet, social), RYA training course fees (with non-member surcharges refundable on joining within four weeks), usage-based club boat hire (free on weekdays, fees at weekends/holidays), bar and clubhouse hospitality, event/regatta entry fees and a weekly 50/50 lottery, and merchandise sales. Distribution is direct to members and course participants in the West Sussex/Chichester Harbour region, with marketing driven by community word-of-mouth, regional sailing events, and a website plus Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram channels.

Name

Bosham Sailing Club

Legal name

Bosham Sailing Club Limited

Website

https://boshamsailingclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bosham Sailing Club is a member-owned dinghy sailing club on Chichester Harbour offering RYA-certified training, multi-class racing (Classic Dayboats, ILCA, Finn, Scows), rowing, paddlesports, and clubhouse hospitality to members in West Sussex, England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sailing Club

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG), Sailing & Rigging Retail (Sailboats, Sails, Hardware) (CRAMAIAG)

Keywords

• Dinghy sailing club
• RYA sailing training
• Powerboat training
• Rowing and paddlesports
• Youth sailing courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Bosham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions provide the core recurring revenue for the club, with different categories for full members, family members, cadets, and social members.
2. Training Courses: RYA-certified training courses including youth sailing (Stage 1-3), adult sailing, powerboat training, and personal tuition. Revenue from course fees with member/non-member pricing structures.
3. Club Boat Hire: Club dinghies available for hire to members. Free on weekdays, with fees applicable at weekends and bank holidays.
4. Bar and Clubhouse: Clubhouse bar providing refreshments and social spaces. Opening hours vary; hosts events including curry nights and social functions.
5. Events and Activities: Revenue from event entries, regattas, Junior Week, and special events. Includes 50/50 lottery draws.
6. Shop and Merchandise: Sale of BSC merchandise including burgees, club ties, bobble hats, clothing, and sailing equipment. Also harbour dues collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bosham Sailing Club is a members-only sailing and watersports club based at The Quay in Bosham, West Sussex, offering dinghy sailing, rowing, paddlesports, and RYA-certified training across youth, adult, and powerboat disciplines. The club operates multiple racing fleets including a unique Classic Dayboat heritage fleet, Chichester Scows, ILCA/Lasers, and Finns, alongside club boat hire, an annual Junior Week event, clubhouse bar, and social functions for members and their families.

Product overview

Bosham Sailing Club operates as a sailing club offering a comprehensive range of water sports activities primarily centered around dinghy sailing, rowing, and paddlesports. The club provides a technology-enabled membership platform (powered by Sailing Club Manager) for online bookings, payments, and member communications. Core activities include RYA-certified training programs for youth and adults, competitive racing across multiple dinghy classes (Classic Dayboats, Chichester Scows, ILCA/Laser, Finn, and cadet classes), powerboat training, rowing and paddlesports, plus club boat hire. The club also operates its clubhouse for social events and venue hire. The flagship annual event is Junior Week in August. The offering functions as a unified membership-based club rather than a modular software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RYA Youth Sailing Training Royal Yachting Association certified youth sailing courses including RYA Beginners (Stage 1), Next Steps (Stage 2-3), and Improvers (Stage 3), taught in Optimist dinghies for ages 8-11 with no prior experience required.
• RYA Adult Sailing Training Royal Yachting Association certified adult sailing courses delivered as part of the RYA National Sailing Scheme for adult beginners and improvers.
• RYA Powerboat Training RYA certified powerboat courses including the Level 2 entry-level two-day course (ages 12+) and direct assessment options. PB2 standard is required for patrol boat drivers.
• Classic Dayboat (CDB) Racing Classic dayboat racing fleet unique to Bosham with over 40 years of heritage, featuring Chichester Harbour 18s, National 18s, Yachting World Dayboats, Devon Yawls, Tideways, and Chichester Scows. Racing on high tide Saturdays with Slow, Medium, and Fast fleet divisions.
• Chichester Scow Fleet Racing Modern scow design sailing dinghy fleet racing every other weekend around high tides, with spring, summer, and autumn series plus 'sunset, scowset' Friday evening racing and an annual National championship. About 18 regular racers.
• ILCA/Laser Fleet Single-handed racing dinghy fleet (formerly Laser, now ILCA) available in three rig sizes: ILCA 4/Laser 4.7 for cadets, ILCA 6/Radial for intermediate sailors, and ILCA 7/Standard for adults.
• Finn Fleet Racing Classic single-handed heavy dinghy racing fleet. The Finn was designed in 1949 and was an Olympic class from 1952 to Tokyo 2020. BSC has a long association with the class, celebrating 70 years of Finn sailing in 2022.
• Club Boats Hire Fleet of club dinghies available for hire to members including Optimist, Topper, RS Feva, Laser/ILCA, Fusion, Bahia, Vago, and Chichester Scow. Free on weekdays; fee applies at weekends and bank holidays.
• Rowing and Paddlesports Rowing and paddlesports activities including coached rowing sessions, paddlesports fleet, and SUP/wingsurfing. Includes subscription-based and pay-per-session options.
• Junior Week Annual major cadet sailing event held in August, regularly attracting over 130 boats competing; the highlight of the cadet sailing calendar.
• Clubhouse and Events Clubhouse venue hire, bar facilities, private hire events, social events including curry nights, quiz nights, and Halloween party. Bar opening hours and venue booking available to members and for private hire.
• Personal Tuition Sessions Personalised one-to-one sailing, wingsurfing, or powerboating sessions with RYA instructors, four-hour sessions timed around high tide. Minimum ages: 8 for sailing, 12 for winging and powerboating.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Royal Yachting Association (RYA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSC is an RYA Recognised Training Centre (RTC) delivering certified sailing, powerboating, and watersports training. The RYA provides training scheme frameworks, instructor certification, and quality assurance. BSC adheres to RYA training centre guidance for all coaching and instruction.
• Chichester Harbour ConservancycoreOthersThe Conservancy manages Chichester Harbour where BSC operates. They conduct water quality testing, safety guidance, and incident reporting systems. BSC engages actively with the Conservancy on environmental and safety matters.
• Class Associations (420, Chichester Scow, Finn, Laser, Optimist, RS, Topper, etc.)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSC maintains active fleets and relationships with national class associations for 420, Finn, Laser/ILCA, Optimist, RS Feva, Topper, and other classes. These associations provide class rules, championships, and racing frameworks that BSC incorporates into its program.
• Local Sailing Clubs NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSC collaborates with regional clubs including Itchenor Sailing Club, Chichester Yacht Club, Chichester Cruiser Racing Club, Emsworth clubs, Hayling Island Sailing Club, and others. Joint regattas, class championships, and sailing events involve multiple clubs.
• Cobnor Activities CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCobnor Activities Centre is listed as a related harbour and marine organisation, sharing the Cobnor location with BSC's dinghy park. Likely provides complementary watersports activities and mutual support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Itchenor Sailing Club: Nearby Chichester Harbour sailing club operating the same membership-based model with RYA training, dinghy racing across multiple classes, and access to the same harbour waters. Direct geographic and operational competitor for West Sussex sailors.
• Parkstone Yacht Club: Long-established Poole Harbour members' sailing club with dinghy and cruiser racing, RYA training centre status, and active youth development. Comparable membership model and multi-discipline offering.
• Hayling Island Sailing Club: Well-established Solent-area sailing club offering RYA training, dinghy and keelboat racing, and member facilities. Comparable membership-club model with multi-class racing and strong youth development programs.
• Royal Lymington Yacht Club: Historic Solent members' club with RYA training, extensive dinghy and keelboat racing, and youth sailing programs. Comparable in heritage, training centre status, and multi-class racing calendar.
• Chichester Yacht Club: Local Chichester-based members' sailing and yacht club offering racing, training, and social facilities. Competes with BSC for the same West Sussex membership pool and operates on adjacent Chichester Harbour waters.
• Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club: Isle of Wight members' sailing club with strong dinghy and cruiser racing heritage. Comparable membership-based model, multi-class racing calendar, and youth development focus.
• Emsworth Sailing Club: Chichester Harbour-based sailing club offering dinghy racing and training. Direct competitor operating from neighbouring Emsworth with overlapping membership catchment and harbour access.
• Hamble River Sailing Club: Solent-based members' dinghy sailing club with active youth and adult racing programs. Similar RYA-affiliated membership model serving competitive and recreational sailors.

Others

• Royal Yachting Association (RYA): National governing body for sailing in the UK that accredits BSC as a Recognised Training Centre. Relevant as the ecosystem enabler providing certification frameworks, instructor credentials, and class association coordination.

Regional players

• West Kirby Sailing Club: Northwest England members' sailing club with dinghy racing, RYA training, and youth development. Comparable membership-club structure but operates on a different coast (Dee Estuary/Merseyside), making it a geographic peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/boshamsailingclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/BoshamSailingClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/boshamsc
• Xx.com/boshamsc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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