RYA-affiliated offshore club and training centre for Reading and the surrounding area
Reading Offshore Sailing Club welcomes you!
Reading and the surrounding area's own RYA-affiliated club and RYA training centre for people interested in sailing and motor yachts
The Reading Offshore Sailing Club (ROSC) is the inland club for the offshore sailor. It is RYA affiliated and an RYA training centre. Our club is for people resident in and around the Reading area who are interested in sailing or motor yachts.
Our membership is made up of those who have yachts, whether based in and around the Solent area or further afield, others without boats who would like to crew, and those simply interested in learning more about sailing.
In the sailing season we have regular rallies. These are usually to venues along the South Coast, but have also included destinations in other parts of the UK and in the Med.
In winter we have monthly meetings, at the Upper Thames Motor Yacht Club (UTMYC).
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We welcome you to explore our site and find out more about Reading Offshore Sailing Club and all that we have to offer.
A welcome from our new Commodore
Nick Dunkley says:
While boots and waterproof trousers are more likely being used for dogwalking than keeping dry in the cockpit our thoughts are beginning to turn to the upcoming sailing season.
I am looking forward to my year as Commodore but first need to acknowledge the important contribution that Jackie Bignell, our retiring commodore has made to ROSC. Jackie remains a member of the committee and l am relieved that l will have her experience and advice in the coming months.
The suggestions and comments made by members when completing their renewal forms have been welcomed by the committee and have helped in preparing this year’s programme.
In addition to speakers who possess a wealth of experience, we have included an evening walk by the Thames and a discussion on the merits of different models of boat ownership. A trip to the Prince Philip Collection which is the conservation centre for the National Maritime Museum has also been planned. Details of these events will be available on the website.
The final ingredient for a good sailing season is favourable weather which leads to us spending lots of time on the water. This will lead to a fund of stories and anecdotes to entertain colleagues and may result in wider recognition at the Awards Evening in December.
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Happy sailing
Nick
24 January 2026
Wind in our usual sailing grounds
Why join?
Benefits of membership
RYA affiliated
We are the only offshore club in Reading affiliated with the RYA
Occasional training opportunities
Through contacts, partners and neighbouring clubs
Regular talks
From experts on a range of nautical subjects
Programme of rallies
Taking place in the UK (Solent and elsewhere) and wider-afield
Occasional charters
Members who don't have boats either charter together or join other members on their boats
Social events
A broad selection of social events
Like-minded people
Meet like-minded people from different backgrounds to share sailing experiences
Discounted yachts
We've partnered up with Hamble Point Yacht Charters to offer club members an exclusive 10% discount. More detail here.
Interested in joining?
Membership fees
for the period 1 January to 31 December
Individual membership
£41 per year
(discounted to £37.50 if paid by 31 January)
Family membership
£55 per year
(discounted to £50 if paid by 31 January)
Associate/Country membership
£17 per year
(discounted to £15.50 if paid by 31 January)
New members joining after 1 June will pay half price membership for their first annual subscription.
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New members joining after 1 November will pay nothing in respect of that year's membership.