About PEYC

Port Edgar Yacht Club is located at South Queensferry by the iconic Forth Bridges and within 60 minutes drive for most people in the Central Belt. If you are new to the area, just completed an RYA course or just want to get back out sailing then we are here to help. We offer further training and development, yacht racing, dinghy racing and cruising opportunities. Our lovely new clubhouse was completed in 2021.

Please browse this website for more details and email us if you have questions or would like to come and visit. We will make sure there is someone to meet you on your first visit to Port Edgar and can even arrange a sail for you. To join the club as a new member, go to the Join page.

Our Vision : The club’s vision is to be a great hub for sailing and associated water sports activities on the River Forth, open and accessible to all. 

Yacht Racing

PEYC organises racing for yachts from April to December and, with over 200 club races planned for the season, has the most extensive race calendar on the Forth. Yachts racing range from 20 to 49 feet in length, with a growing fleet of Hunter 707 one-design keelboats. The club also hosts major open events for the Hunter 707 class including the 1024 and 2025 Nationals.  

The Club fully supports the RYA Racing Charter and has an open policy, encouraging a wide variety of boats with handicap racing based on Portsmouth Yardstick.  The racing fleet is split into three : Division 1 PY<975, Division 2 Hunter 707s and Division 3 PY>/=975

PEYC runs 80% of its racing on a Rolling Handicap system that partially tracks boat performance and generates tight, competitive series racing. 

Boat Hire

The club offers members who have been “accredited”, the opportunity to hire one of our Hunter 707 keelboats or our Sadler 25 Kittiwake.  

If you are an experienced sailor this is a great way to take family and friends out. We have an accreditation process and also offer advice on guidance on how to gain enough experience to become an accredited helm. For most people that want to become an accredited helm the best way is to book on one of our 707 Mentored Sessions and after you have been out with them for an initial sail ask for advice from your mentor.

We also have five  dinghies available for loan to members for  funsails or races. These are three single handed Lasers with 4.7, radial anfd full rigs, a Wanderer 2 person dinghy and a very versatile Topper Magno. More details in the dinghy section Here 

Dinghy Sailing

PEYC’s dinghy section runs racing from April to December on Saturday afternoons (3 races) and on Thursday evenings (1 race) in the Summer. Boats include Supernovas, RS Aeros, 2000s and a number of other classes. Most of the racing is run with personal handicaps and we use the race box at the pier end for starting and finishing. However, six times a year we revert to open handicaps and  run a one  day, three race series with a committee boat start.

On Monday evenings in summer we run dinghy funsails which may be organised as a cruise (Three  Bridges, Limekilns…) or as an informal coaching session or just free sailing in Queensferry bay. 

We also have four  loan boats, two single handed Lasers, a Laser 13 and a Topper Magno which are available to club members for racing or for funsails.

Social Sailing

There are many small harbours on the Forth and its an excellent place for cruising. 

PEYC organise social sailing on weekend and on evening during the year. Keep an eye on the Cruising section of the  website and the club calendar for details of organised cruising in company.

A recent cruise

Mentored Sailing

Mentored sessions with an experienced mentor are up and running to help you gain more experience and confidence and meet new people. Some mentored sessions focus on boat handling skills, some go for the simple enjoyment of sailing.

This is open to potential new members and members alike.  Non-members can book one mentored “taster” session before joining.

To book go to the calendar, select the “Mentored Sessions” and book a date that suits you. 

Skills

PEYC can assist members with improving their sailing skills. We offer:

• Mentored Sessions: Sailing with an experienced club member to build confidence in being out on the water and
  to sail with others.




• Informal Coaching: A qualified race coach can join you on your boat to advise on boat handling and race strategy.



• TPS: Theory Practice Sessions: Sometimes classroom base, sometimes boat based, these sessions aim to impart specific skills.