Membership FAQs

Simply follow the link to WebCollect on the membership page and submit your application. Somebody from the club will be in touch to process your application. We usually arrange a visit to the club so you can be sure it's right for you. If you want to discuss your application or any aspect of becoming a member, contact us via email at enquiries@hfsc.org.uk or by phone on 07862 455875.

There is currently no waiting list to join and we also have a few spaces in the boat park. We are actively recruiting new members and have a few applications in process so don't delay if you'd like to join!

Membership fees are listed on the membership application form. In 2024 they are £114 single, £143 for a family, and £69 for regular crew or guest of a named member. There is a one-time joining fee of £30. A discount of between 20% to 90% applies if membership starts later in the year. From 1st November the full fee includes the following year's membership.

No. The Club Boat Scheme offers a way for members to join without needing their own boat. At the time of joining, a new member may sign-up to the Club Boat Scheme and opt to either pay per session or pay an annual all-inclusive fee of £183 to use the club boats.

Sailing is the primary purpose of the club so ideally yes. However, the club welcomes applications from anyone with an interest in non-powered water-sports including kayakers, rowers, paddle-boarders and windsurfers. All applications are considered by the committee to ensure that the aims and ideals of the club are preserved.

The club benefits from all-tide access to Langstone Harbour, Hayling Bay and the Solent from our slipway and the beach. Facilities include the club house with kitchen, changing rooms, showers and toilets; secure dinghy park; safety boat with race marks and equipment; launching tractor; 2 x SL 16 and 2 x Dart 16 club catamarans; 2 x stand-up paddle boards. More information can be found on the Club Facilities Page.

Yes, the club is an RYA affiliated training centre (RTC) and offers a number of RYA training sessions to club members from April to October. 

In addition to formal training, we occasionally hold supported sailing sessions with the club safety boat on hand, and skills sessions designed to help with various aspects of sailing and racing.

Yes, we currently have space in our secure dinghy park for all types of monohulls and catamarans. You will need to fill out the dinghy park section of the membership form and pay a dinghy park fee, after which you will be allocated a space. In addition to your boat, you may keep a launching trolly and sail storage box in your allocated space. Road trailers are not permitted.

Dinghy park fees vary depending on the size and set-up of your boat. The annual fees for most classes of catamarans are between £120 and £160. The fees for monohulls are typically between £85 and £115. Our boat park fees compare very favourably with other clubs in the area.

There is an additional fee levied by Langstone Harbour Board of £29.50 (updated 2024) per boat.

Please see the membership page for details.

After their first year, all members are required to do 2 club duties per year as a condition of membership. Most duties are associated with running sailing races and events and include on-water and off-water duties such as manning the safety boat or being the OOD (Officer Of the Day). Most club duties are allocated at the start of the season, with additional duties allocated as and when needed. See page 5 of the membership form for more details.

No more than 2 club duties will be allocated per year for all categories of membership. E.g. a family of 2 adults and 2 children under 18 will, all together, be allocated no more than 2 duties.

The club does not have any employees. All support, administration, and maintenance work is carried out by members volunteering their time and expertise.