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About the SGBA

The SGBA was established almost forty years ago to be the focus of on-the-water activities for the village of Stoke Gabriel in south Devon. Over the years the club has grown both in terms of membership and what it can offer to the local community. The club aims to:

  • promote boating on the Dart
  • provide sail training for youngsters
  • be a focus for the on-the-water activities of the local community
  • and contribute to the life of the village of Stoke Gabriel.

For boat owners we have lockers, fuel store, dinghy park and canoe racks. For non-boat owners we have a fleet of sailing dinghies, rowing boats, canoes and two motor boats that can be borrowed by members. And for everyone there is a busy social programme of shore and water based events throughout the year.

The club works closely with other sailing clubs on the River Dart and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) to provide a comprehensive training programme for adults and children in sailing and on motorboats.

Facilities

Our Club House on the quay at Stoke Gabriel has lockers for hire, secure fuel stores and a club room with kitchen.

Out in the old quarry at Mill Point, along the foreshore towards the river from the Club House, we have the Training Dinghy Store (often known as the Boat House) where all the club boats are stored. In late 2009, the Bibby Family generously donated the Mill Point Quarry and Foreshore to the SGBA, securing our future for years to come.

The club boating fleet consists of 7 Toppers, 6 Laser Bugs, 6 Laser Picos, a Laser, a 420, 2 Wanderers, 2 kayaks, a canoe, two motor boats and a Whitehill rowing skiff. All of which can be used by members.

Members can apply for boat storage space in the Dinghy Park, toast rack for inflatables or canoe racks. They can also request a locker in the Club House. There is often a waiting list for these facilities.

 


Join the SGBA Apply for club facilities    

Joining the SGBA is a brilliant way of getting on the water. You can join as an individual, couple or family.

Club facilities are allocated annually at the beginning of the year, but members can register interest at any time.

 

 

Use club boats Social events    

Members who have paid the additional Boat Users fee can use the club canoes, sailing and rowing boats at any time.  If you wish to use the motor boat, you must book online.

The club has a busy social calendar on and off the water. Members are invited to attend events and volunteer to help if they can.