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Joining SGBA is an excellent way of getting out on the River Dart to enjoy the wonderful boating it has to offer. We organise an active RYA training & social programme on and off the water throughout the year.

Benefits of Membership:

• Access to the clubhouse including the clubroom (where you can unwind with a cuppa and enjoy one of the best views on the Dart), and changing rooms/toilets/showers.
• Use of the club's fleet of sailing dinghies, kayaks, Canadian canoes, SUP's and rowing boats.
• Use of club powerboats - subject to suitable qualifications. Full details here.
• Access to RYA training courses in first aid, sailing, powerboats, and VHF.
• Invitations to SGBA events throughout the year.
• Opportunities to join up with other members for informal sailing or boating trips and social events.
• Storage facilities for dinghies, tenders, kayaks and canoes for an annual fee (subject to availability).
• Secure lockers and outboard storage at the Clubhouse (there is a charge for the lockers and outboard storage and there is currently a waiting list).
• Voting rights at the SGBA Annual General Meeting and the opportunity to join our Management Committee.
• Many and varied opportunities to get involved in running SGBA - we depend on our volunteers to operate!

Please Note:

• SGBA has no car parking facilities. You can park at the public Mill Pond car park, but there is a £6 daily charge and the car park fills up quickly in the summer. There is no charge after 5pm. Alternative parking may be found in the village, a short walk away. NB: There is no member vehicle access along the foreshore to the clubhouse or dinghy park.

Joining SGBA:

From the website follow the 'Join' tab.

1. Decide which category of membership is suitable for you. The categories and the applicable annual membership subscription are as follows: Two Adult Family (2 adults + children or grandchildren) - £140; Sole Adult Family (1 Adult + children or grandchildren) - £125; Joint (2 adults living in the same household) - £125; Individual (One adult) - £110. Concessionary rates apply to Individual memberships as follows: age 18-21 £30; age 22-26 £55. The membership subscription includes the benefit of being able to use our sailing, paddling and rowing craft without further charge.
2. The membership year runs from 1st March. New members joining between 30th September and end of February will be charged the annual subscription, but this will automatically include the first full membership year (effectively gaining the winter months membership for free).
3. Complete the online application and pay your membership subscription by debit/credit card.
4. Let us know the names, email, mobile telephone number and home address of all adults in your membership. For family membership supply the names and dates of birth of children. If you wish to provide dates of birth for adults it will help us ensure we are catering for all age groups. If you are an adult Individual member under the age of 26 you mist supply your date of birth to claim the concessionary rate applicable.
5. Let us know if you'd like to store a dinghy, kayak, canoe or tender (subject to availability).
6. Similarly if you would like to store your outboard or rent a locker let us know. (There is also currently a waiting list for these facilities).

When you have joined on line we will send you a welcome email and invite you to a new members induction session.

Please remember buoyancy aids must be worn at all times when using any SGBA club boat (including SUP's) and all club boat use must be booked in advance via the website.

Last updated 10:20 on 16 April 2025