About the Association

Welcome to the website of the GSA. We're a well-established and successful UK sailing association whose aim is to make the pleasures of sailing in the UK easily available to all. We provide a cost-effective way of getting onto the water in safe, well-equipped boats. It doesn't matter if you're already a seasoned sailor just itching to get back on board and out on the ocean wave, or if you're tentatively thinking of dipping your toe into the water for the first time - the GSA can provide the opportunity you're looking for...


The GSA sailing experience video

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Joining GSA

We're keen to make sure that everyone who joins gets involved as quickly as possible – this might be by meeting other members locally or on board. Follow the Click to Join link below for details of Welcome Events – including special offers.

Download Magazine

New editor, new stuff! Capt Thomas Crewsy recounts his trip around Britain. Fun at work parties and much more!

Sailors' Tales

" I have resisted writing something here for some time now. As those who have sailed with me will no doubt testify (not), being the unassuming type opening up t..."


Blog

27
  Apr
Keeping New Members

Recruiting new members is only part of protecting the future of GSA. We have to keep them as well. So, we have recruited a new member - perhaps though this website or by wor...

27
  Apr
Up to a 20% discount for RYA members visiting Port Chantereyne in Cherbourg.

RYA have published this offer in the Cruising News The marina Port Chantereyne in Cherbourg is located in the largest artificial harbour in Europe making it a very safe ...

16
  Apr
NEW GSA VIDEOS

Two new GSA videos on YouTube. Now that Celtic Flame is going to be based in Plymouth for all of this season, you might be thinking of going down to the Scillies. This is an...