Bury Lake Young Mariners (BLYM) is an award-winning local youth charity (No. 1102162) and we are run entirely by over 300 volunteers at the picturesque Rickmansworth Aquadrome.
For 40 years, we have promoted the development of life skills in young people through the medium of sailing and related activities and we take over 6000 people onto the water each year.
We operate an all-inclusive club and welcome new members. Please see the Membership pages for details.
All of our sailing and powerboat courses are certified by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and are available to anyone from aged 9 upwards to adults. We also offer short fun sessions for 7-9 year-olds.
This year, BLYM celebrates it's 40th anniversary and as such, we will be holding various events to celebrate. Keep an eye out for more details as the year progresses!
Cashless October at BLYM
Starting from Tuesday 1st October, BLYM will be trialling going cashless for the sale of drinks, snacks and other payments from the galley until Friday 1st November. If this trial proves successful, then BLYM may remain cashless indefinitely, however you will be notified about this in due course.
If you are attending any BLYM activity in October - anything from a sailing course to general sailing on a Saturday, please do not bring cash as there will be no cash held in the till.
You can still purchase items from the galley as normal, however please note the £1.00 minimum card payment amount.
Dates for Your Diary
- Jazz on the Patio - Evening of Saturday 7th September 2024 (5.00pm until 9.30pm)
- Last Splash Club - Wednesday 4th September 2024 (4.00pm until 8.00pm)
- Last General Sailing - Saturday 30th November 2024 (9.30am until 5.00pm)
- last opportunity to sail at BLYM in '24 until we open again in March 2025
- Laying Up Supper at the Rose and Crown, Harefield - Evening of Saturday 30th November 2024
- details, including ticket prices and how to book, will follow on email in due course
- Laying Up Day/Work Party - Saturday 7th December 2024
- please help put the fleet away and close the base for winter
If you have any questions regarding the dates or are interested in joining as a volunteer, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jazz on the Patio
On Saturday 7th September, the Youth Team is hosting Jazz on the Patio! We will have live jazz music from a local band as well as refreshments, although feel free to bring your own food and drinks. Included in your ticket will be a full day of general sailing and a BBQ. There will also be a Bake-off competition, so please bring cakes or sweet treats to be judged and shared out after. The Youth Team hopes to see you all down soon for a fun, relaxing evening of music! |
What's Happening?
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Saturday, 5th
October
09:30 - 13:00General Sailing [AM]
General Sailing
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Saturday, 5th
October
13:00 - 16:00General Sailing [PM]
General Sailing
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Saturday, 12th
October
09:30 - 13:00General Sailing [AM]
General Sailing
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Saturday, 12th
October
13:00 - 16:00General Sailing [PM]
General Sailing
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Saturday, 19th
October
09:30 - 13:00General Sailing [AM]
General Sailing
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Saturday, 19th
October
13:00 - 16:00General Sailing [PM]
General Sailing
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Saturday, 26th
October
09:30 - 13:00General Sailing [AM]
General Sailing
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Saturday, 26th
October
13:00 - 16:00General Sailing [PM]
General Sailing
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Monday, 28th
October
09:30 - 16:30RYA Seamanship + Spinnakers
Courses & Events
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Monday, 28th
October
09:30 - 15:30RYA Start Sailing Stages 1 + 2
Courses & Events
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Monday, 28th
October
09:30 - 15:30RYA Start Sailing Stages 2 + 3
Courses & Events
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Monday, 28th
October
09:30 - 15:30RYA Start Sailing Stages 3 + 4
Courses & Events