Otley Sailing Club
📍 Bridge End Quarry, Otley LS21 2SU, UK
About Otley Sailing Club
Otley Sailing Club, nestled by Bridge End Quarry in Otley, provides a welcoming hub for sailing enthusiasts and the local community. Praised for its brilliant setting and facilities, it's a popular spot for those looking to get out on the water in picturesque surroundings.
With an excellent Google rating of 4.6/5 stars, the club is frequently commended for its super friendly staff and volunteers. A particular highlight noted by visitors is the club's commitment to inclusivity, regularly hosting disabled teenagers and providing modified sailboats for independent sailing experiences. This dedication helps expand life skills and brings immense enjoyment, creating a truly supportive and positive environment for all members and visitors.
Visiting Information
Otley Sailing Club is fully wheelchair accessible, featuring designated parking, an accessible entrance, and accessible restrooms to ensure a comfortable experience for everyone. For convenience, the club accepts a variety of payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Please note that cash is not accepted.
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📍 Bridge End Quarry, Otley LS21 2SU, UK
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Showing 5 of 52 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
I attended an event at the sailing club last September at which one of the club's members drove his vehicle over my bike, totally writing it off. Initially the member was very apologetic, admitted full liability and assured me he would arrange for a replacement bike without delay. He referred me to his insurance company and despite getting an independent valuation of £2,100 from a bike shop (as requested by the insurance company) for a like-for-like replacement, I was only offered £500 to settle the claim. I attempted to contact the member to get his help in coming to a satisfactory resolution but he simply ignored my calls. Even more disappointing was the club's response as despite the incident happening on their property and caused by one of their members they said it was nothing to do with them so wouldn't get involved. So almost a year on, I am still personally paying off the cost of replacing my bike. I would think twice about any involvement with the club as from my experience, although they position themselves as a community organisation, they are only there for certain sections of the community.
Brilliant setting and facilities with super friendly staff and volunteers
They host disabled teenagers on 2 days a week to enable them to sail modified sail boats which give them a independent experience which they really enjoy. It expands their life skills even when some are none speaking communicate their happiness and wish to return .
I can't recommend this club enough, a friendly club run by experienced and very conscientious volunteers. The quality of the training that they provide via their RYA courses is fantastic and great value for money. I'm currently doing the level 1 and level 2 RYA course, it's interesting, fun, and exhilarating when the wind picks up!
Not welcoming at all I got told is a private road by a old man saying we are not allowed and need an appointment when on google maps it says is public and 24/7 we just wanted a membership