Southport Sailing Club

Alright, so you fancy having a go at sailing? Southport Sailing Club's been knocking about for ages, and they're based right on the Marine Lake in town, so dead easy to get to. They've got a decent 4.6 stars out of 5 on Google from 32 reviews, which ain't bad at all.

Now, the catch is they're not open all the time – in fact, they're only open on Sundays between 11 and 3. So, it's a bit limited. But if you're free on a Sunday and fancy messing about on the water, it's worth checking out. They cater to all sorts, from beginners to experienced sailors, so don't worry if you've never held a sail before.

Loads of locals I know have learned to sail there over the years. It's a proper community thing, with people always willing to lend a hand and give advice. Plus, it's a different way to see Southport. You get a nice view of the town from the lake.

Worth giving their website a look – southportsailingclub.org.uk – to see what they offer and how to get involved. Just bear in mind that Sunday opening time; wouldn't want you turning up and finding it closed!