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Location:
Aldeburgh Y.C. is by the Suffolk coast between the North Sea and the River
Alde. Aldeburgh is 25 miles northeast of Ipswich, 7 miles from the A12.
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Water: River Alde, 300 to 400 yards
wide, tidal with long stretches running east/west as well as north/south,
so a good beat or two is virtually guaranteed. Racing takes place above
and below the Club over some 15 miles of river which is navigable at all
states of the tide.
Surroundings: The surrounding land is
part of the scenic Suffolk Heritage Coast, including the Orfordness
Peninsula which has now been bought by the National Trust, and the river
flows past peaceful saltings, meadows and bird sanctuaries. There are few
trees or buildings and the land is flat so the wind is consistent and
true.
Facilities: A new 2-storey clubhouse
was opened in 1993 and extended and improved in the spring of 1997. Full
facilities include changing rooms with lockers and showers, catered
kitchen and bar, balconies overlooking the racing and ample car and boat
parking. Racing starts and finishes close to or in front of clubhouse
which has panoramic views over the river and sea.
Launching: All the local Fifteens dry
sail from slipways between the boat park and the clubhouse. There is a new
winch for recovering boats and new enlarged pontoons beside the slips for
landing and departure. Moorings are available for "overnighting" on the
water during regattas and a full water launch service is provided by the
club on race days.
Racing: Saturday afternoons and some
Sundays from Easter to mid-October and a Winter series from then to
Christmas. Open meetings during the spring bank holiday, Aldeburgh Week
during August (for FFs the Tom Riggs Salver) and the FF open (Ratcliff
Trophy) during June.
BALA
http://www.balasc.org.uk
Location:
Bala S.C., Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales, is just off the B4403 at the
eastern corner of the Lake.
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Water: The Club water is Bala Lake
or, to give it its proper name, Llyn Tegid which is the largest natural
lake in Wales being approximately 4 miles long and 1 mile wide at its
widest. It is 150 feet deep in places. Three rivers feed into the Lake -
Dee, Llafar and Glyn, with the Dee flowing on its way to Chester. Winds
are predominantly southwest, good and steady when in this quarter. At
forces above 4 and 5 the lake's surface develops a short chop and it is in
these conditions particularly that Fifteens come into their own.
Surroundings: The lake lies in a
valley running southwest to northeast with the small town of Bala at the
northeast end. The scenery is mountainous, picturesque and the lake lies
within the Snowdonia National Park. Numerous hotels, guest houses,
caravans and camping sites nearby.
Facilities: The Clubhouse is modern
and spacious with changing rooms, complete with showers, drying facilities
etc. The galley serves hot drinks and snack meals during sailing hours and
evening meals are usually available during open events. Bar open weekends
and regattas.
Launching: By slipway.
Racing: Saturday and Sunday mid-March
to end of October. Temporary members welcome.
Open Events: Three-day regattas at
Easter, Spring and August Bank Holiday. Long Distance Handicap Race first
Saturday in July. Two-day Fifteen open for Harry Haines Trophy in
September.
BASSENTHWAITE
http://www.bassenthwaite-sc.org.uk/
Location:
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, Bassenthwaite Lake, Dubwath. Tel. 01768 76341
(Sat., Sun. and Thurs. evenings.) Club lies 8 miles north of Keswick on
the A66. From the south leave the M6 motorway at Penrith (Junction 40) and
travel westwards along A66 for approx. 25 miles.
At north end of lake turn right for Dubwath and right again for club. From
north and east via Carlisle follow A595 south-westwards towards Cockermouth
to Bothel. Follow A591 to Castle Inn. Turn right and follow lakeshore
westwards over bridge towards Dubwath and the club.
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Water: One of the largest Cumbrian
lakes 4 miles in length and three-quarters of a mile wide, the lake lies
generally north to south. A really beautiful inland sailing water. Its
peace is undisturbed by power craft except those used for rescue. Winds
mainly SW but often SE or NW giving long legs and superb courses.
Launching: Jetty and slips next to
the clubhouse. Taxi service to boats on moorings. Tractor for retrieval of
boats after racing. Mainly dry sailing with some moorings for day use
only.
Facilities: Excellent clubhouse with
good views over most courses. First class changing rooms, hot showers and
toilets. Family room and separate bar. Well equipped galley. Food
available most open meetings. Extensive range of hotels/B&Bs/restaurants
close to club. On site caravan/tent pitches during open meetings. Boats
can be left before and after opens by arrangement.
Racing: Class racing organised end
March to end November. Two races Sat. pm and and two/three races Sunday.
Thursday evening racing May to July. Competitive Fifteen fleet numbering
31 includes good mix of older to the latest boats. On-water course display
/ start line with either on-water or shore based finish line.
General: An experienced club offering
friendly competitive racing in superb surroundings. Temporary visitors
welcome during the season. Reduced membership rates now available to
members of other clubs wishing to join Bass SC as their second club. For
further information please contact the Fleet Captain.
BEWL VALLEY
http://www.bewl-valley-sc.org.uk
Location:
Bewl Bridge Reservoir which is situated 1 mile south of Lamberhurst just
off the London to Hastings road A21.
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Water: The Reservoir occupies 900
acres and is open all year for sailing with racing on Wednesdays,
Saturdays and Sundays.
Surroundings: The Reservoir is set
amidst the varied farmland, parkland and woodland landscape of the High
Weald on the Kent Sussex borders. For those not sailing there are many
fine walks around the Bewl Bridge.
Facilities: Modern clubhouse with all
facilities including bar and meals. An excellent view of the Reservoir and
sailing is obtained from the clubhouse with its balconies.
Launching: Off concrete slipway.
Moorings are available for ffs.
BROXBOURNE
http://www.broxbournesailingclub.co.uk
Location:
Broxbourne S.C. is easily reached from North London by turning off the A10
at Hoddesdon and taking the road to Nazeing, past Dobbs Weir. The club is
just south of Harlow New Town, with easy access to the M11 and M25.
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Water: The lake has approximately 70
acres of sailable water, which is roughly a figure of eight in shape.
There are 10 fixed marks and normally there are Committee Boat starts and
good beats can always be found. The few shallows are clearly marked and
the courses are laid so that the shallows are outside the racing area.
Surroundings: The surrounding land is
part of the Lea Valley Regional Park plan, and the landscape accordingly
pleasant, with just a few trees to give some occasional interesting wind
shifts.
Facilities: A clubhouse with adjacent
changing rooms with showers and toilets. In the clubhouse there is a
comfortable viewing area with bar. Hot and cold snacks are available when
sailing is taking place.
Launching: Probably the easiest dry
sailing facilities anywhere with an electric jib crane adjacent to both
the FF compound and to the hard and mooring pontoon.
Racing: March through to end of
January. 2 races each Sunday in the spring, 3 in summer, 2 in autumn and 1
in winter. Class racing throughout except in Winter Handicap Series.
Wednesday evening friendly racing during summer.
General: There is a good off the water
programme, including socials, lectures and race coaching.
BURTON
http://www.burtonsailingclub.co.uk
Location:
Foremark Reservoir is situated 4 miles east of Burton and 8 mile south of
Derby. Access is off the Ticknall to Milton road.
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Water: Approximately 250 acres in
picturesque surroundings within the National Forest. A Committee Boat,
eight fixed marks and three moveable marks ensure good start lines. Two
rescue boats aid safety during sailing.
Facilities: Modern clubhouse with
panoramic views over the water, wet and dry seating areas and good
changing and shower facilities. The galley and bar provide members and
guests with a range of refreshments..
Launching: we launch and recover from
a wide concrete ramp with the aid of a tractor. Most members dry sail but
moorings are available.
Racing: Racing is organised from 1st
March to late December on Sundays, from 1st April to 31st
October on Saturday afternoons, and from 1st April to 31st
August on Wednesday evenings.
General: Considerate casual sailing is
welcome during racing. "Buddy" sailing is allowed at any time between
sunrise and sunset. We have 19 Flying Fifteens between 1444 and 3529 and
are looking forward to welcoming our twentieth FF member. Visitors are
welcome on racing days.
CARDIFF BAY
http://www.cbyc.co.uk
Location:
Cardiff Bay Yacht Club, Ferry Road, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff. Tel: 02920
226575. Cardiff Bay YC is situated just south of Cardiff City Centre and
is easily accessible off J33 or the M4.
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Water The sailing area is within the
500 acre freshwater lake empounded by the Cardiff Bay Barrage.
Surroundings:
The thriving capital city is easily accessible with extensive shopping,
attractions and social life.
Facilities: A large new clubhouse,
with superb views over Cardiff Bay. Extensive shower and changing
facilities and full access for disabled visitors. Dry and wet bars and
excellent catering. Large car park and boat yard.
Launching : Flying Fifteens are dry
sailed, being launched by slipway and winch. Rigging is then at adjacent
pontoons
Racing : Two races are held on Sunday
almost all year round. Thursday evening racing takes place in the summer.
The fleet is nearly all Classics with a few Silver boats.
CARSINGTON
http://www.carsingtonsc.co.uk
Location:
Carsington S.C., Carsington Water, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1SU.
Tel. 01629 540609.
Water: Carsington Water is over two
miles long. The sailing area consists of 400 acres (approx. square in
shape - 3/4 mile by 3/4 mile).
Launching: The club has excellent
facilities for Flying Fifteens with two concrete ramps with floating
pontoons alongside. There are moorings which can be used during open
meetings, between races or overnight.
Facilities: The modern purpose-built
clubhouse overlooks the sailing area and complements the attractive
Carsington Water Visitors Centre nearby. The sailing water, clubhouse bar
and galley are open for five days each week, with changing rooms and hot
showers.
Racing: Sunday racing is available
throughout the year. Saturday afternoon and Wednesday evening racing
starts in April through to late August.
CHEW VALLEY LAKE
http://chewvalleysailing.org.uk/
Location: 5
miles south of Bristol, 8 miles west of Bath.
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Water: Length of water perimeter 10
miles. Total water area 1200 acres of which the club uses 800 acres.
Surroundings: Beautiful country
setting with Mendip Hills as backdrop. Excellent fly-fishing area. Small
central island is a wildlife conservation area.
Launching: By trailer from several
slipways beside pontoons. Recovery by power winch.
Facilities: Large modern clubhouse,
good changing and showers, galley and bar facilities. Chandlery. An
excellent view of the reservoir and sailing from the clubhouse balconies.
Racing: Every Sunday throughout the
year and Wednesday evenings May to August. Visitors welcome, contact fleet
captain.
CLYWEDOG
http://www.clywedogsailing.org.uk
Location :
Clywedog Sailing Club is based in the heart of Mid Wales, 14 miles west of
Newtown on the A470
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Water : 600+acres of water set high in
the Montgomeryshire hillsides.
Facilities : Facilities at the newly
renovated club include excellent kitchen / changing facilities and
clubhouse with panoramic views. Mooring facilities, concrete slipway,
camping area. For non-sailors, there are nature trails in the area (some
disabled access); the long distance footpath "Glyndwrs Way" passes through
the sailing club perimeter, extensive mountain bike trails in nearby
Halfren Forest and an abundance of wildlife / birds including the now more
widely seen "Red Kite".
CONISTON WATER
Location :
Coniston Sailing Club, Coniston Old Hall is one mile south of the village
on the west side of the lake.
Facilities : Club house with bar,
recreation area and galley
Launching : via ramp with adjacent
fixed jetty.
Racing : Wednesday evenings (May to
September), Sundays (Easter to October). 5 Flying Fifteens registered and
efforts in hand to increase numbers. Dry sailing. 3 regular all class
open meetings each year and Class starts depending on numbers.
DATCHET
http://www.flying15.org/gbr/datchet.html
Location:
Datchet Water S.C. is at Queen Mother Reservoir at Junction 5 on the M4,
only 2 minutes from the M25.
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Water & launching: Datchet Water is a
spectacular man-made lake raised above the surrounding fields. The water
covers 475 acres. Easy gradient ramps give direct access from the parking
areas to water-side floating pontoons, enabling
ffs to dry sail under all
conditions. The water level varies in Summer; we launch and sail at all
water levels.
Flying Fifteens: The fleet is growing;
we now have 19 Flying Fifteens of which the club owns 2, which we use to
offer trial sails; they are also available for short term hire.
Flying Fifteen events: In July we have
the Richard Hughes Regatta and party – a light-hearted sailing event with
family barbecue; and in September, the rather more serious fleet
championships and family get together.
Racing: Sundays from 10.20 and Wednesday evenings from 19.30 (May to
September). General sailing and Junior Youth Squad on Saturdays.
Facilities: A modern clubhouse with a
large new lounge overlooking the water and sailing with Windsor Castle in
the background. Breakfasts, hot lunches and bar at weekends; snacks and
bar on Wednesday evenings for Summer racing. There is a sailing school,
owned and operated independently of the club, open 6 days a week (except
during the Winter months). The Dinghy Store is open 6 days a week
throughout the year.
DERWENT
http://www.drsc.co.uk/
http://www.randpsystems.co.uk/ff/index.htm (Fleet site)
Location:
Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club is on the Durham boundary between
Blanchland and Edmundbyers. Access by A68 turning west Kiln Pit Hill and
second left opposite the south entrance to Minsteracres Monastry, from
which the club is reached in 1.5 miles. 01434 675258
info@derwent-rsc.co.uk
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Water: 1,000 acres of reservoir 725
feet above sea level. The lake is 2.5 miles long and an average of 0.8
miles wide, main axis east/west.
Surroundings: Upland farmland with
heather and bracken moor land and some woodlands.
Facilities: The clubhouse is on the
north bank with uninterrupted views over water. Bar and hot lunches
available, changing and shower facilities. There is ample car parking
space. Camping is available during open meetings.
Launching: From 4 concrete slips using
bogie drawbar extension. Jetty can be used for emergencies and to come
ashore.
General: Visitors are welcome during
Derwent Week (normally last bank holiday in May) and camping is available
during that week.
Racing: Class racing Sundays and
Wednesday evenings, general sailing Saturdays and Friday evenings. Courses
selected using 18 fixed marks to try to give start lines a true first
beat.
DOVESTONE
http://www.dovestonesc.org.uk
Location:
Dovestone Reservoir, Banks Lane, Greenfield, Oldham, is on the A635 2
miles north of Mossley. Tel. 01457 873000.
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Water: 100 acres of reservoir.
Surroundings: A setting of great
natural beauty.
Facilites: Modern, well appointed
clubhouse with showers, bar, etc. Radio linked rescue boat.
Launching: Good, from concrete ramp to
moorings in sheltered bay.
Racing: Sundays from March to
Christmas and Wednesday evenings during the summer. Saturday and Thursday
evening sailing from April to September.
DRAYCOTE
http://www.draycotewater.co.uk
http://www.draycotewater.co.uk/Fleets/flying15.htm (Fleet site)
Location:
Draycote Water S.C. is situated 2 miles from the end of the M45 (turn
right at A45 roundabout to Dunchurch). Less than an hour from Birmingham,
Leicester and Northampton, the midland motorway system gives easy access
to the Club.
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Water: Reclaimed ice age lake of over
600 acres approx. 1.5 miles by .75 miles on an east/west axis. Fairly true
winds give good racing, making full use of the water available.
Surroundings: Very pleasant with good
trout fishing.
Facilities: 6 radio linked rescue
dories, now being progressively replaced with 5m semi-rigid inflatable
rescue craft. Large modern well equipped Clubhouse with every facility
including showers (always hot), bar, restaurant, wet bar (snacks),
chandlery etc. The building is split level and the large lounge windows
overlook the entire racing course.
Launching: By trailer on a
straightened slipway alongside 140ft of jetty and pontoons. All the fleet
dry sail from hard standing and use of the nearby Water Authority pontoons
for rigging and lunch time mooring means that temporary moorings and use
of tenders is no longer required.
Racing: Summer - Wednesday, Saturday
and Sunday. Winter - Sundays. The club is now open for sailing seven days
a week throughout the year.
GRAFHAM WATER
http://www.grafham.org
Location:
Grafham Water is near Huntingdon, about 2 miles west of the A1 from the
Buckden roundabout.
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Water: The finest inland sailing in the
UK. A lovely open water, roughly oval. 1,600 acres (3 miles by 1.5 miles).
One of the highest points in the district so winds are strong and true.
Surroundings: Very rural; bird
sanctuaries and excellent trout fishing.
Facilities: Large modern clubhouse
open 364 days a year, with good changing and showers. Full catering and
bar facilities at weekends. Full rescue service. Chandlery open Tuesday to
Sunday.
Launching: By trailer from two ramps
and jetties with tractor assistance. All Fifteens dry sail but moorings
are available.
Racing: 2 Sunday races all year round,
3rd Sunday race and Wednesday evening racing in summertime.
Committee Boat starts with club and full Olympic courses. Club fleet 42
boats.
Accommodation: Overnight camping in
grounds by prior arrangement. Plenty of accommodation locally.
HARTLEPOOL
http://www.thyc.org.uk
Location:
Tees and Hartlepool Yacht Club, The Marina Hartlepool.
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Water: The North Sea in the shelter of
Hartlepool Bay.
Surroundings: Tees and Hartlepool
Yacht Club is part of the marina development with all the marina
facilities at hand. Plenty of local hotels and guest houses within walking
distance.
Facilities: The Club is a very modern
yacht club built in 1997; good changing facilities with drying rooms,
lounge area overlooking the bay with catering and bar facilites, excellent
boat parking. Launching is via slipway with assisted recovery.
Racing: Racing takes place between
March to October; Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesday evenings.
HAYLING ISLAND
http://www.hisc.co.uk
http://www.hisc.co.uk/locker/fifteen/ (Fleet site)
secretary.manager@hisc.co.uk
02392 463768
Location: Hayling Island Sailing Club
has a magnificent position at the entrance to Chichester Harbour on the
South Coast. This ensures sailing at any state of the tide and allows a
choice of sailing within the 11 square miles of Chichester Harbour or the
open sea conditions of Hayling Bay.
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Surroundings: The club is surrounded
by sand dunes - great for sun bathing - and the bar, dining room and
balcony have superb views over the Harbour which is a constant source of
interest.
Facilities: The club has its own
accommodation, canteen, dining room and two bars. Hot food available from
8 am. to 9.30 pm. and the bars have normal licensing hours.
Launching: All boats are dry sailed
from special trolleys and there are power winches to aid recovery.
Racing: Racing takes place from March
to October on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings; a winter series on
Sundays starts until Christmas.
HOLY LOCH
Location :
Holy Loch Sailing Club, Sandbank. On the south side of Holy Loch, on the
Cowal peninsula, in Argyll.
From either of the Dunoon ferries, follow the A815 north along the coast.
The road turns westward along the Holy Loch. When you see the big brown
Marina building ahead of you, look for the HLSC car park to your right.
If you are coming to Dunoon along the land route, follow the A885 along
the south side of the Holy Loch, until you see a turning to your left.
Take this turning and drive past the main Marina building. The road then
curves to the right and the HLSC car park is the first opening on the
left.
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Waters: On the sea, within the shelter
of the Holy Loch. The coastline is predominantly stony beaches.
Launching: Down a slipway beside the
HLSC club house. Launching and recovering F15s is best effected at high
tide, though smaller boats are frequently dry-sailed.
Racing: Every Wednesday from April to
the end of September and some Sundays. F15 race alongside Pipers and other
keel boats, but with their own start. The Polaris GTI Regatta occurs on
the first or second weekend of September, with the participation of a
whole range of dinghies and keel boats. There may be up to 15 F15s in some
races.
General: Members F15s are moored on
swing moorings just opposite the clubhouse. A chandlery shop in the next
door Marina is open 7 days a week in season.
HUMBER
http://www.humberyawlclub.com
Location:
At Humber Yawl Club, 1 mile off the A63, at Brough Haven, 10 miles west of
Hull, main line railway station close by. Tel: 01482 667224.
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Water: Main racing area 3 x 1 to 1.5
n.m. Cruising 8 miles up river over one tide. Excellent tidal racing with
good breezes. By and large there is sailing water 2 hours average either
side of High Water. Added dimensions for competent dinghy sailors.
Surroundings: Yorkshire and
Lincolnshire Wolds and Vale of York.
Launching: By slipway. With 'Easy
Launch' trailer at HW on a 7m6 tide; 1.5 hours either side of HW on a 9m0
tide. Brough Haven berths 80 plus yachts. All boats berthed stem on to
floating pontoons. Just step on board and go. Dinghies are dry sailed.
Facilities: Workshop and ff hoist. HYC
is pleasant and informal and the clubhouse, overlooking good views, and
modernised in 1997. Bar Thursday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes.
Handicapped sailor facilities. Registered RYA shore training centre.
Balconey. Boat builder. Sail maker. Canteen. Club boat for hire.
Racing: Most Sundays from April to
October, plus some evenings and Saturdays (Tide height has to be over 7M).
All keelboats race together around 9 fixed marks for 5 ff scratch
trophies, and one YR2 system handicap trophy Boats must have side buoyancy
attached to bilges of at least 135Kg. Two paddles shall be carried.
General: A Fleet of 10. Visitors'
boat. Apply to 'Berthing Committee'. Keen high turn-outs due early or
evening tides leaving time for other things to be done during the day.
KIELDER
http://www.kielderwatersc.org/
Location:
Kielder Water Sailing Club is based near the Information Centre at the
east end of Kielder Water, Northumberland. It is situated about 30 miles
NW of Hexham in the upper North Tyne valley, close to the Scottish border.
Water: One of the largest man-made
lakes in Europe (2684 acres), Kielder Water has a shore line of 27 miles
and is set in delightful unspoilt Northumberland.
Launching: Off concrete slipway with
floating jetty alongside. Boat parking and moorings available.
Facilities: Kielder Water S.C.
clubhouse with changing rooms and showers. Temporary members welcome from
April to September inclusive. Sailing during daylight hours. (Sailing
throughout the year for full members.)
Racing: April to October, every Sunday
over local courses or full length of the lake.
LEIGH & LOWTON
http://www.circles.co.uk/marinet/01/00001718.htm
Location:
M6 junction 23, A580 to A572.
Water: 150 acres, 1 mile long, 0.5
mile wide with good NR winds axis.
Surroundings: Very open set in a
country park with wildlife conservation area.
Launching: From concrete ramp with
long jetty and pontoons.
Racing: all year round.
LLANGORSE
http://www.llangorsesailing.com
Location:
Llangorse Sailing Club is situated in South Wales between Abergavanny and
Brecon. Turn north off the A40 trunk road at Bwlch and take the B4560 to
Llangorse village.
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Surroundings: Llangorse Lake is the
largest natural lake in South Wales. It is set in the Brecon Beacons
National Park amid beautiful mountain scenery. The lake and its surrounds
are an important wildlife habitat.
Waters: Approximately 400 acres of
freshwater, usable during spring, summer and autumn but flooded during
winter.
Facilities: Pleasant, secluded
clubhouse with changing rooms and showers. Professional catering on
Sundays throughout the season. Training is available in the club fleets of
Optimists, Toppers and Comet Trios. There are camp sites close at hand and
accommodation is available in the village.
Launching: Flying Fifteens can be
launched using a hand-operated crane or one of two slipways. Launching is
easy at all times of the year thanks to recent dredging and work on the
main slipway, which has a winch in place to aid recovery.
Racing: There are three races every
Sunday from mid-March to mid-November.
LLYN BRENIG
Location:
Central North Wales and signposted Llyn Brenig on all main roads. The
lake is 4 miles north of Cerrigydrudion on the B4501. The club is less
than 20 miles from Llangollen on the A5, 70 miles to Manchester, 112 miles
to Birmingham.
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Surroundings: Llyn Brenig is a major
Welsh Water reservoir nearly 4 miles by 2, with bays and inlets. The
north end of the lake is a wildlife reserve. On the west bank at the
south end is a visitor centre and cafe, craft shop and game fishing
centre, plus a large car park and children's activity play area. Just
half a mile to the north, surrounded by mature pine forest, is the modern
club house facing 3 miles of open water. The setting is outstandingly
beautiful. On this lake the rule is 'motor has right of way over sail'.
It is believed locally that fishermen may be short-sighted!.
Water: Llyn Brenig is probably one of
the highest (nearly 2000ft above sea level) and largest reservoirs in
western Britain. In its highly exposed position 'steady' strong winds
from any direction of the compass are to be expected most days. Here for
the courageous, is a natural home for the Fifteen to fly !.
Facilities: The modern clubhouse has a
galley where hot snack meals are served on race days. There are changing
rooms, and showers are planned when funds permit. Clwb Hwylio Llyn Brenig
is one of the three RYA Sailability centres of Wales, disabled sailors
take an active part in racing in Challenger Trimarans.
Racing: Visiting FF Sailors are
welcome by arrangement with the Fleet Secretary. Racing on Sundays takes
place from March to November. The races are handicap and pursuit. On
Saturdays there is general sailing and training for members.
Launching: There is a purpose built
slipway. A keelboat jetty (built 1999) is being extensively enlarged.
Electric winch power has been installed for easy launching and retrieval.
Boats are parked on hard standing close to the slipway. There is more
than adequate mooring potential.
LOCH ARD
http://www.lochardsc.org.uk
Location:
Kinlochard (West Stirlingshire). From Aberfoyle take the Inversnaid road
to Kinlochard and turn left at the village store. Access to Loch Ard
Sailing Club is from the forestry road continuing on from the end of the
tarred road.
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Waters: Fresh water loch about 2 miles
long, running east/west and sheltered by hills and forest. It is situated
in the centre of Scotland's first National park and sailing is available
at all times. NO powerboats or multi-hulls are allowed on the Loch.
Launching: Launching is available over
a shingle beach. Some boats lie at moorings, but most are now dry sailed.
Facilities: A modest clubhouse with
changing rooms.
Racing: Two races each Sunday from
beginning of April to end of October (1.30 and 3.30), and on Wednesday
evenings (7.30) May to August. There is a mixture of class and handicap
racing.
General: Rescue boats are on hand
during racing. Training offered to Juniors as required by arrangement.
LOCH CRAIGNISH
Location:
Craignish Boat Club (meets at) The Galley of Lorne Inn, Ardfern by
Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QN, (Friday Evenings)
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Facilities: No club house but a rented
site with space to keep dinghies and canoes.
Launching: Slipway accessible from the
club site
Racing & Training: Monday – Children’s
sailing and canoeing; Thursday – Adult racing (from mid May) Sunday –
Racing (to mid May & late season) Approximately 10 Flying Fifteens (all
classic) Sunday mid season becoming a focus for long distance fifteen
sailing.
LOCH EARN
Location:
Loch Earn S.C. is on the A85 19 miles west of Crieff. The sailing club is
1.5 miles west of St. Fillans on the north shore of the loch.
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Water: A freshwater loch approximately
7 miles long and 1 mile wide. The racing takes place in the eastern
section of the loch between St. Fillans and about 2.5 miles west of the
clubhouse, giving a racing area of about 4 miles by 2 miles.
Launching: There is a launching slip
in front of the clubhouse, only 50 metres from the start and finish line.
Facilities: There are three rescue
launches, with one at least on the water while racing is in progress. The
clubhouse has shower and changing facilities. We also have a caravan site
attached to the club and visiting competitors are welcome to camp and
bring a caravan for regattas and open meetings.
LOCH LOMOND
http://www.lochlomondsc.org
Location:
Loch Lomond S. C. is 20 miles northwest of Glasgow on the east side of
Loch Lomond on the road to Rowardennan.
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Water: Inland freshwater loch
approximately 22 miles long by 5 miles wide at its southern end.
Launching: Launching and recovery (at
any time) is satisfactorily carried out over a stony beach, or a slipway
if the loch is high enough.
Facilities: The clubhouse (no bar) is
situated in the club grounds. It overlooks the loch and contains lounge,
kitchens, toilets, shower rooms with adequate changing facilities. Ample
parking and limited camping is available in the club for any visitors.
General: The Fifteen is an ideal boat
for sailing on Loch Lomond. The club runs good competitive racing around
its own marks which are laid each year, and there is ample room for
Olympic course for special events. There are many islands on the loch,
together with interesting narrow inlets and a hotel on the largest island,
Inchmurrin. This provides attractive waters for cruising and if heading up
the 16 miles or so towards the north of the loch, further hotels and more
glorious scenery, including Ben Lomond's 3,000ft, can be witnessed.
LOCH TUMMEL
http://www.lochtummelsailingclub.co.uk
Location:
Loch Tummel S.C. occupies a secluded position at the western end of the
Loch at Foss, 11 miles by the south road from Pitlochry. when trailing,
the club is easier found and best approached via Tummel Bridge to the
west, when boats moored off the club provide identification
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Water: The sailing water some 4.5
kilometres long by 1 kilometre wide is that portrayed in the frequently
seen tourist pictures of Queen's View, set within wonderful highland
scenery, under the shadow of Schichallion. Quick changing light to
moderate breezes tend to predominate..
Launching: By one of two slips; one
has a jetty alongside and power winch. Fifteens are mainly dry sailed,
but one or two choose to lie on moorings directly off the club.
Racing: We have two races every Sunday
from early April until mid October. Tummel Week takes place each year in
late July, and is a generally a light hearted, family orientated holiday
sailing week with two races each day, morning and late afternoon. We
usually have 2 or 3 visiting Fifteens and would like to welcome more !.
Racing is on handicap in an interesting mixed fleet of all ages and
abilities, both people and boats.
Facilities: Clubhouse enjoying views
over the racing area and providing the usual changing facilities with
catering at open meetings. Camping is often available in the club
grounds.
LOWESTOFT
Location:
Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club, Royal Plain, Lowestoft. Tel. 01502
566726.
Water: The North Sea. Tide runs more
or less parallel to the coast, flooding southwards. Much of the water is
as lump-free as most salt water - sandbanks are well below waves and keel!
- but these make some areas lumpy in some winds, but waves tend to be long
enough to go up and over rather than thump.
Launching: Effortless push-button
electric crane at any state of the tide. FFs are normally dry sailed.
Surroundings: Yacht basin within
larger harbour (fishing and commercial port). Recent improvements
including provision of pontoon moorings plus changes to the yacht basin
entrance to give calm conditions in the basin.
Facilities: Comfy clubhouse
overlooking yacht basin. Bed and breakfast facilities in the clubhouse -
for details contact Club Manager on 01502 566726.
General: Tip to visitors- you MUST
have a compass aboard (local rule).
Racing: Class racing on Saturdays from
mid-April to early October. Regattas: June Regatta (a weekend in June) and
Sea Week (in August). FF open meeting (for the Martello Trophy).
MIDDLE NENE
http://www.middlenenesc.co.uk
Location:
Middle Nene Sailing Club, Thrapston, Northamptonshire. Tel. 01832 732871.
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Water: 140 acre lake lying next to
River Nene offering unobstructed sailing and an almost constant water
level.
Surroundings: The Club owns almost 200
acres, including the lake, in the Nene Valley. Beautiful unspoilt area,
actively managed by the sailing club for the enjoyment of sailors, anglers
and walkers.
Facilities: Excellent!. Attractive
clubhouse with galley and bar, also comfortable changing and shower
facilities - all built by members over the years. Extensive workshop
facilities, also chandlery. Ample car parking and waterside camping area.
Launching: By slipway to marina
moorings for those FFs which are kept afloat. From 2002 options of "dry
sailing" is available - secure and convenient boat parking is provided.
Racing: Class racing every Sunday
mid-March to end-October. Mixed handicap racing Saturday afternoons and
Thursday evenings in summer. Social sailing on a Tuesday evening, although
sailing allowed at any time during daylight hours. frostbite programme is
run during November and December.
General: FF fleet now 30 boats. Boats
must conform to BIFFA "Classic" definition, and can be wet or dry sailed.
The club has a good, well-supported social programme throughout the year.
An enthusiastic band of club members work hard to improve the facilities
and manage the estate during the Winter season. Visitors always welcome.
MONKLANDS
http://www.monklandssailingclub.org.uk
Location:
Monklands S.C., Hillend Loch, Caldercruix, is 3 miles from Airdrie on the
old Glasgow/Edinburgh road (A89). Is the local sailing club for Airdrie
and Coatbridge but also attracts members from as far afield as Stirling,
Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Water: Hillend Loch is a freshwater
reservoir, about 1.25 miles long by 0.75 mile wide.
Facilities: The clubhouse lies at the
southwest side of the loch and has a large lounge, galley and changing
rooms fitted with showers.
Launching: By trailer down a large
tarmac launching ramp. Launching has recently been improved by dredging a
channel out into the loch.
NORTHAMPTON
http://www.northamptonsailingclub.org/
Location:
Pitsford Reservoir, near Brixworth. On A508 Market Harborough road. 15
minutes from M1.
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Water: Reservoir Z-shaped; 2 miles
long by 0.5 mile wide.
Launching: Dry sailing with launching
by trailer on slipway. Moorings available.
Facilities: There are fine views of
the reservoir from the clubhouse which has a well stocked bar and galley,
and good changing rooms with showers.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY
http://ncsc.org.uk
Location:
In open countryside between Nottingham and Southwell, Hoveringham is just
off the A612 some 8 miles NE of the city. Travel NE on A612 past Lowdham
traffic island at junction of A6097; follow A612 towards Southwell, take
third road on the right, signposted Hoveringham. DO NOT take the
road signed "Hoveringham Light traffic Only". Go over railway crossing. At
the old Hoveringham Gravel Works (now Tarmac) take slip road to left as
the road veers to the right. Follow gravel track through gates and club is
0.75 mile further on.
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Water: Clean, clear and always deep
water of almost 200 acres allows a beat of 1000m to be set whatever the
wind direction. No fishing or skiing so plenty of room for sailing..
Surroundings: Located in the flat
Trent Valley and clear of trees and buildings we enjoy steady winds from
most directions.
Launching: is very civilised with
concrete slips and recently extended fixed and floating pontoons. Dry
sailing for all boats and their crews. Moorings available between races.
Racing: Keen Flying Fifteen class
racing, usually about 8 boats, on Sundays plus handicap race on thursday
evenings during the summer. Visitors are welcome especially to the pursuit
racing in March and April, frostbite series in November and December and
the First of the Year race every New Year's Day.
OGSTON
http://www.ogstonsc.org.uk/
Location:
Ogston S.C. is about 6 miles south of Chesterfield on Ogston reservoir at
Wooley. A delightful setting 10 miles from the M1.
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Water: Approx 230 acres set in
Derbyshire countryside.
Launching: By concrete slip and
tractor.
General: 8-10 boats racing.
OXFORD
http://www.oxfordsailingclub.com
Location:
Oxford Sailing Club is at Farmoor Reservoir, two miles west of Oxford on
B4107 (Farmoor to Cumnor) which links the A4141 (Oxford to Eynsham) with
the A420 (Oxford to Swindon). It is easily accessible via the Oxford ring
road.
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Water: Fifteens sail on Farmoor II -
220 acres and roughly equidistant all ways, so good beats are ensured
whatever the wind direction. Starts are invariably by Committee Boat,
using a selection of 10 semi-permanent marks to give interesting courses.
Surroundings: Typical Oxfordshire
country and within easy reach of Oxford city and the university colleges
of immense historical beauty.
Facilities: Large clubhouse owned by
the club with changing rooms, hot showers, catering, well stocked bar and
limited chandlery facilities.
Racing: Sunday mornings and afternoons
throughout the year. Wednesday evenings from approximately April to
September depending on the light. Casual sailing restrictively permitted
at all times, subject to the two-boat rule.
Launching: Very easy by trailer from
100 yards wide angled beach. Moorings are available.
PARKSTONE
http://www.parkstoneyc.co.uk/
http://www.barryrolfe.clara.co.uk (Fleet site)
Location:
Parkstone Yacht Club, Pearce Avenue, Parkstone, Poole BH14 8EH.
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Water: Poole Harbour and Poole Bay.
Enormous choice of courses.
Surroundings: P.Y.C. is situated on
northern shore of Poole Harbour. Panoramic views of harbour, Purbeck
Hills, Brownsea Island.
Facilities: P.Y.C. is a large club
with matching facilities. Large clubhouse, bar, full catering facilities,
beautiful views.
Launching: By way of concrete slip,
all states of tide.
Racing: Every Wednesday and Saturday
afternoon, Friday evenings from April to October. Sunday morning winter
series October to Christmas.
Poole Week is run from and by Parkstone Y.C.
PETERHEAD
Location:
The Marina, Peterhead. On the south side of Peterhead Bay.
Entering Peterhead on the A90, the South Road from Aberdeen, follow the
signs to Town Centre. The road passes the Bay and the marina is
conspicuous on the right; take the road down the hill next to the new
Maritime Heritage Centre.
Waters: On the sea, either within the
shelter of the Bay of Refuge or outside depending on conditions. The
coastline is predominantly rocky with a colony of seals living on the
Skerrie rock, our usual offshore racing mark.
Launching: Down a slipway over a sandy
beach within the shelter of the marina breakwater. Launching and recovery
possible at all states of the tide.
Racing: Every weekend from April to
the end of September. Frostbite series October to early January.
General: F15s are kept ashore in a
secure compound next to a well appointed clubhouse. An RYA approved
sailing school with a chandlery shop is next door to the sailing club.
Peterhead is a commercial harbour; beware of shipping!
PLOCKTON
Location:
Plockton Small Boat Sailing Club. The village of Plockton is on NW coast
of Scotland. The journey by road from Glasgow via the A82 and A87 takes 3
to 4 hours, depending on the time of year and whether you're towing a
Flying Fifteen. Plockton stared in the BBC television programme "Hamish
MacBeth".
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Waters: Loch Carron, a sea loch which
provides interesting tidal flows and good open water. Hills provide
shelter against the prevailing SW winds. Magnificent scenery.
Launching: by slipway at any state of
the tide. Most local boats dry sail.
Facilities: There is no clubhouse but
the local hostelries provide very pleasant alternatives.
Racing: Season runs from mid-May to
late September. Plockton Regatta Fortnight is last week of July and first
week of August. Fifteens race with the dinghy fleets on handicap basis.
POOLE (CLASSIC)
http://www.royalmotoryc.co.uk
Location:
The Royal Motor Yacht Club, "Enchantress", Sandbanks, Poole BH13 7RE
Tel. 01202 707227. Situated near the entrance to Poole Harbour.
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Surroundings: Close to the Purbeck
Hills, via chain ferry, Studland bay, Nature Reserve, Brownsea Island.
Facilities: The club has dining
facilities, bar and limited accommodation. Lovely views of Brownsea Island
and Harbour.
Launching: All states of the tide,
boats are dry sailed using club slipway.
Racing: Every Thursday evening and
Sunday morning (April to October) plus weekend Open Regatta and Poole
Week.
General: Fleet of 20 boats, all with
sail numbers below 3000.
ROYAL TORBAY
http://www.royaltorbayyc.org.uk
Tel. 01803 292006.
admin@royaltorbayyc.org.uk
Location: Royal Torbay Yacht Club,
Beacon Hill, Torquay, Devon.
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Waters: The sailing is at sea, in Tor
Bay.
Launching: By 2 slipways and a crane
into Torquay Harbour.
Facilities: Large, well equipped
clubhouse.
Racing: Season starts in March and
carries through till New Year. Torbay Regatta Week in August.
General: A new slipway has been
constructed for the 2006 season, and there is now no upper limit on sail
numbers.
ROYAL WINDERMERE
http://www.royal-windermere.co.uk
Location: Royal Windermere Yacht Club,
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Tel: 015394 43106.
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Water: Windermere Lake is 10.5 miles
long and up to 1.5 miles wide and has a reasonably constant water level.
Several islands and rock outcrops just below the surface pose some
problems, but all shallows are clearly buoyed.
Surroundings: Hills and woodlands -
beautiful lake scenery.
Facilities: Attractive modern
clubhouse, comprising cloakrooms and showering facilities and a bar
overlooking the lake. Race day catering facilities.
Launching: Club slipway. All Fifteens
are dry sailed.
General: Winds are changeable in both
direction and strength, the most satisfactory being N, NW, S and SW.
Anything easterly tends to give squalls and flat patches. Holiday members
by prior arrangement.
RUTLAND
http://www.rutlandsc.co.uk
Location:
Rutland S.C., Gibbet Lane, Edith Weston, Oakham, Rutland.
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Water: Rutland Water, of course - 3000
acres all drinkable - nearly all sailable. Olympic courses possible.
Surroundings: Set in Rutland County in
Oakham-Uppingham-Stamford triangle.
Facilities: The clubhouse, signposted
in Edith Weston village, has wet and dry bars, club food, separate male
and female changing and showers, good view of dinghy park - i.e.
architect designed.
Launching: Off concrete slipways with
pontoons. Assisted on open events.
General: Visitors welcome by
inexpensive arrangement with Fleet Captain. Accommodation possible with
friendly native members or in a cabin within the club house. Also camping
and caravanning available in adjacent camp site. Tip to visitors - don't
bump your paintwork against our dam as our sensitive Water Authority will
hold you responsible for the damage - to their dam.
SHROPSHIRE
http://shropshiresailingclub.co.uk
Launching:
Shropshire S.C., Whitemere, Ellesmere, Shropshire. The lake is 1 mile out
of Ellesmere on the Shrewsbury side just off the A528 - signpost to Lee
and Techill - about 100 yards down the lane.
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Water: Whitemere is a natural lake,
about 70 acres and roughly square. There is ample depth of water all over.
Facilities: The clubhouse overlooks
the lake and has good changing facilities with showers. Temporary
membership is available.
Launching: by ramp and trailer.
General: The valuable privileges that
the club enjoy are by courtesy and generosity of the Duke of Westminster's
Estate.
SOLENT
http://www.ffsolent.org
Locations:
Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club (01983 293526 / 296333)
cc.yc@virgin.net. There are 15
boats in the fleet, equally divided between Classic, Silver and Open with
racing to suit each fleet group.
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Water: The Solent waters around Cowes
offer some of the most exciting and demanding sailing available for a
Flying Fifteen.
Launching: Most of the fleet dry sail
from the CCYC using a crane for launching and recovery. This is available
to visitors. Alternatively various slipways are available within the
Cowes harbour for launching from a road trailer or launching trolley
together with suitable parking facilities. Prior arrangements must be
made for Cowes week.
Surroundings: Cowes offers
unparalleled sailing and social facilities with 6 major yacht clubs from
which to choose. The Isle of Wight's holiday attractions are well known
for both sailing and non-sailing visitors.
Open Events: Cowes Week offers 8 days
of very competitive racing for all supported by full social programme.
There is also an open regatta the weekend before Cowes week for visitors
to familiarise themselves with Cowes racing.
General: FFs can be launched and
sailed to Cowes from several mainland locations. Also special ferry
pricing is usually available for open events. Please contact a Solent
fleet member for details and advice.
SOUTH CERNEY
http://www.southcerneysailingclub.org.uk
Classic Fleet:
The fleet was established in 1985 as a Classic Fleet for sail numbers
below 3050. Currently there are sixteen boats at the club with a
concentration of sail numbers between 2200 and 3000.
Location: South Cerney Sailing Club is
located on Lake 16 in the Cotswold Water Park, some 3 miles south of
Cirencester, Glos. With easy access via the A419 from the M4 and M5
motorways the Club is conveniently sited for those travelling from the
Midlands, South and Southwest.
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Surroundings: The Cotswold Water Park
is an area with priority for recreation and conservation 50% larger than
the Norfolk Broads. Within the Water Park there are 132 lakes of varying
sizes that have been formed from the flooded gravel workings at the head
of the Thames Valley. Most of the lakes are given over to water sports,
recreational use or nature conservation.
Water: SCSC is situated on the largest
lake in the Water Park with some 130 acres of deep water available all
year for setting a variety of courses to suit all wind directions.
Facilities: Modern clubhouse with bar
and showers. The Club has a longstanding family atmosphere based on a very
active Cadet Squadron; tea and light refreshments are available during the
season. Visitors are always welcome.
Racing: Sailing takes place from March
to October with Class racing on Sundays and handicap races on Saturdays
and Wednesday evenings. There is a frostbite series on Sunday mornings
during November and December.
Launching: By crane or slipway. A new,
purpose-built slipway is in the process of construction to provide quick
and easy launching and recovery from trailers or trolleys. Boats are
parked on hard level ground close to the slipway.
SOUTH WINDERMERE
http://www.swsailing.org
Location:
South Windermere Sailing Club is situated at Fell Foot in the National
Trust Park, on the Bowness road half a mile north of Newby Bridge.
Water: Lake 10.5 miles long, width
varying up to a mile wide. Pleasant sailing with "interesting" winds
coming off the surrounding hills.
Surroundings: Quiet end of lake with
beautiful views of mountains.
Facilities: Clubhouse with changing
room and showers, DIY kitchen. Visitors welcome with advance notice.
Launching: Easy for dry sailing, but
limited space on shore.
Racing: Keen racing Saturday and
Sunday, March through to December. The racing is generally around buoyed
courses but there are regular long distance races. Racing is well
supported and there is 'Open' racing in early and late season.
SUNDERLAND
Location:
Sunderland Yacht Club, North Dock Basin, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear.
The club is situated at the mouth of the River Wear.
Water: The North Sea.
Launching: Boats are kept on road
trailers and launched and recovered by electric crane at all states of the
tide.
Facilities: New clubhouse.
Racing: Sailing commences in late
April and carries through until Boxing Day; weekends and some Wednesday
evenings in the summer.
Open events: Roker Regatta, August
Bank Holiday weekend.
WEIRWOOD
http://www.wwsc.org.uk
Location:
Weirwood Sailing Club, one mile west of Forest Row, Sussex, just off A22.
2 miles south of East Grinstead.
Water: 230 acre reservoir,
unobstructed and open all year for sailing. The prevailing SW winds give
excellent 1.5 mile beats.
Surroundings:
On the North Sussex border, very beautiful and varied scenery.
Facilities: Permanent modern 2-storey
clubhouse has all facilities including changing rooms and showers. Bar and
catering with stunning views over the water. Full rescue facilities. RYA
training programmes.
Launching: Concrete slipways, floating
jetty (for mooring FFs between races), good sheltered boat parks.
General: All boats dry sailed. Water
is open for sailing 7 days a week throughout the year.
Racing: All year round, Saturday pm,
Sunday am and Sunday pm, plus Wednesday evenings during the summer. Starts
from race hut or committee boat, depending on conditions.
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