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Experience the thrill of learning to sail, casual sailing and dinghy racing from Paignton Sailing Club nestled in the picturesque Paignton harbour in the heart of the English Riviera. Our club offers easy and safe access into the centre of the Bay from the small sheltered quiet Paignton harbour and is a vibrant hub for learning to sail, & dinghy racing as well as offering regional and national events. You will be guaranteed a warm welcome and a fantastic enthusiastic sailing community.

Whether you’re a seasoned dinghy sailor or just starting, we embrace a diverse range of sailing boats, including 2000, Blaze, Laser, Fireball, Scorpion, Supernova, and specially catered options for juniors like Toppers, Picos and RS Tera. No boat? No problem! Affordable boat rentals are available for all skill levels. We look forward to getting you out on the water for an unforgettable experience.

Latest news

Great to see our sailors mentioned in the Torbay Weekly

Four sailors from Paignton Sailing Club recently travelled to Lake Garda, Italy, to participate in the RS Aero European Championships. The competition took place across the RS Aero 5, 6, 7, and 9 fleets, which are distinguished by their sail area. Sixteen nations were represented, and nearly 120 competitors took part in the event. The championship featured four wonderful days of sailing, enhanced by the warm More »

6 May 2025

Discover Sailing

30 Apr 2025

Great to see Nick recognised for his hard work

At the recent RYA Dinghy Show held at Farnborough International, Nick Ripley of Paignton Sailing Club was awarded an RYA Impact Award. The RYA Impact Awards aim to recognise people by celebrating and acknowledging their commitment, hard work and exceptional achievement within the water sport industry. Nick has been a member of Paignton Sailing Club for over 17 years and is currently the Commodore of Sailing. He organises all the racing More »

16 Mar 2025

POSH 2025

Paignton Sailing Club are pleased to announce that entries are now open for their 2025 POSH regatta being held on the 10th and 11th May and this year is being sponsored by P&B. Paignton Open for Single Handers (POSH) was founded in 2012 and appeals to a range of high-performance single-handed dinghies and has also been adopted by many as a class open meeting. The regatta has gone from strength to More »

22 Feb 2025

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Upcoming events

May 10-11	Paignton Open for Single Hande… Multi-class open meeting for all single-handed dinghies with a PY
May 14	18:30 - 2025 Harena Sprint series » No. 1
May 16	17:30 - Big Friday Sailing Youth Sailing Night   We will again
May 17-18	RYA Learn to sail - Stage 1 &…
May 18	11:00 - 2025 Special series » Prince of Wales
May 21	18:30 - 2025 Early Summer Wednesday series » No. 1
May 23	17:30 - Big Friday Sailing Youth Sailing Night   We will again
May 24	10:30 - Club Sailing » Strictly Come Sailing An opportunity for those who have recently taken part in