Morecambe and Heysham Yacht
Club
History and membership
The club was started in 1936 by local fishermen who liked to race their
boats. These down-to-Earth local beginnings are still reflected today in the
character of the club. Our membership is open to everyone with an appropriate
interest, has always had a very local base and consists of people with a shared
enthusiasm for sailing in the Bay, or an interest in other water-sports such as
wind-surfing, sub-aqua diving, power-boating or driving jet-skis. You don’t
need to own a boat or be an active sailor to join the club, novices and social
members are welcome too. Families are particularly welcome, with family
membership available to parents and their kids. After all kids are the future
of this fantastic sport ... you may have the next Olympic Gold Medallist in
your family (the
What’s in a name?
Mention the words “Yacht Club” and many people think of posh clubs like The Royal Yacht Squadron (which owns a
castle on the Isle of Wight) frequented by Princes and Millionaires, rather
than the Morecambe and Heysham (which owns
a small building at the back of Calton Terrace in Morecambe) frequented more
by the sort of folk you’d meet in the Dog and Partridge or the Jubilee Club
than at the RYS Yacht Club! Like rugby or cricket, yachting (or sailing as some
of us prefer to call it) attracts people from a very wide social range and the
character of its clubs reflects that of their members – the one thing we all
share is our love for this fulfilling sport.
Is it expensive?
You will be surprised how inexpensive sailing can be. You don't need
thousands of pounds to put a boat on the water, there are often people looking
for crews to share the fun with them. If you do have a boat, all we ask is that
your boat is safe, well maintained and insured and that, if you are a novice, you
allow us to teach you to sail safely and competently. We are a R.Y.A. recognised Sail & Power Training Centre and racing is
organised in accordance with our Sailing
Instructions.
Is it dangerous?
Sailing, especially on the Bay, is an exhilarating experience, but on occasions
the wind and tide can threaten your safety. We will only sail if we are sure
that the weather & sea state is suitable.
What happens if something goes wrong?
A Race Official who is in radio contact with a Safety Boat manned by trained
Club personnel supervises all our races from shore. This ensures that all our
Members can sail in safety.
What else can the Club offer?
Your boat will be parked in a secure compound when you aren't sailing. We have
adequate changing rooms & showers at the club. If you like a chat and a
drink, we boast a comfortable and well-stocked bar which is open on Club
nights.
Is the club really open to everyone?
Our club is also an RYA Sailability Foundation Centre which means we can also
offer the opportunity for disabled people to take up sailing.
Interested?
Phone us on 01524 418206 after 8.30 pm or call personally into the Club on
Full details of our racing programmes and Taster Days are on this site - see the Index to the left of this page.
We are proud to be a partner of Poulton Neighbourhood Management and have a close working relationship with Lunesdale Sub Aqua Club 138 whose members utilise the clubhouse for their meetings, are automatically social members of the club and share many social events.