The Otley Sailing Club seek to foster a family atmosphere and actively encourage sailing for all ages and abilities. They provide a youth club  on Sunday mornings leading to the RYA Junior Sailing Awards. They promote dinghy sailing in the West and North Yorkshire regions providing sailing, power and safety boat training  for members, from absolute beginners to the highest level. Non members are also welcomed on their courses.

They are committed to working with sailors of all abilities, have a Sailability Centre of Excellence award and are an RYA OnBoard Centre offering sailing experiences to young people in the local area.

Their substantial clubhouse has changing and shower facilities, comfortable clubhouse and fully equipped galley.