Dubai Offshore Sailing Club
One of the Middle East's largest sailing clubs with over 1,000 members. RYA-accredited courses from dinghy sailing to Yachtmaster offshore, plus weekly racing and cruising fleets.
About Dubai Offshore Sailing Club
Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) is one of the largest sailing clubs in the Middle East, with over 1,000 active members. Based on the Dubai Creek at Garhoud, the club runs a full RYA training programme, weekly racing across multiple fleets, and cruising passages to Musandam and Oman.
RYA Courses
Start Sailing (RYA Level 1 & 2)
The entry point for complete beginners. Covers boat handling, sail trimming, tacking, gybing, and basic safety. Conducted on club dinghies in Dubai Creek's sheltered water.
Duration: 2 days (weekends) Price: AED 1,200 per person (club membership not required for courses)
RYA Day Skipper (Theory + Practical)
The most popular qualification for recreational skippers. Covers navigation, meteorology, passage planning, and boat handling under power and sail.
Theory course: 5 evenings or online Practical course: 5 days aboard a club yacht Combined price: AED 6,500 per person
RYA Coastal Skipper
Advanced practical course for experienced crew wishing to take charge of a yacht on coastal and offshore passages. Pre-requisite: Day Skipper theory.
Duration: 5 days Price: AED 5,200 per person
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Preparation
Exam preparation and mileage-building for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence.
Price: Contact club for current schedule
Club Membership
Annual membership gives access to the club fleet, weekly racing, social sailing, and discounts on RYA courses.
Annual membership: AED 2,500/year (individual); AED 4,000/year (family)
Racing Programme
The club runs weekly dinghy and keelboat racing during the October–April season:
- Tuesday evenings: Laser and Topper dinghy racing
- Thursday evenings: Keelboat club racing
- Weekends: Offshore races to Musandam and inter-club events
Contact
- Phone: +971 4 000 0010
- Email: sailing@dosc.ae
- Location: Dubai Creek, Garhoud, Dubai (adjacent to Festival City)