Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club (ASYC) is unusual in that it offers sailing opportunities at different venues during the year. From March to the end of May the club operates on the freshwater Loch of Skene, 10 miles west of Aberdeen. This large and picturesque loch is an ideal location for relative newcomers to dinghy sailing, as well as providing a great location for competitive racing. At the beginning of June the club's activities move to the more challenging North Sea coastal waters  at Stonehaven, 15 miles south of Aberdeen, where sailing takes place until mid-November.

ASYC clubhouse on the harbour front at Stonehaven (pink building in the centre of the picture) 

At Loch of Skene the club has the use of a gothic-style gate-house for Dunecht Estates, but the main clubhouse and boat parks are located on the harbour front at Stonehaven. Rescue cover is provided at both venues by club-owned RIB's, and the club offers RYA training courses in powerboat handling, and operates a junior training programme.

Dunecht House gatehouse at the Loch of Skene, used by ASYC between March and May 

There is a small cruising section within the club based in the tidal harbour at Stonehaven, but the bulk of the membership is devoted to dinghy sailing. ASYC has produced a number of Scottish dinghy sailing champions over the years, including catamaran classes, Wayfarer and Fireball.

Membership has increased over the past 10 years and currently stands at around 180.