Welcome to Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club

The club is in a beautiful position overlooking unspoilt hills and provides opportunities for sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding and kayaking on a huge 3500 acre reservoir within easy reach of the main north east conurbations.

Our club offers superb facilities for all activities with a range of conditions to suit all from gentle sun-drenched days to the thrills and spills of heavy winds.

We have a large clubhouse with a bar, galley, changing rooms and indoor workshop.

Our 12 acres of grounds provide weekend camping opportunities, parking for a limited number of caravans, a 400 space boat park, 5 slipways and a jetty.

The club is well equipped with rescue boats and has a professionally operated safety team.

Junior sailing is a particular strength of the club and regular coaching is provided for ages from 8 upwards.

Dinghies, paddleboards and kayaks are available for new members to use to develop their skills or just to ‘have fun.’

Windsurfing equipment is also available by prior arrangement.

We welcome people from all walks of life and all abilities. With an active social scene, modern facilities for individual and family members, and the best inland sailing in the North East of England, the club really does provide a safe and secure environment on and off the water for all levels of ability and age groups.

Come and visit us and be amazed!

Racing on Wednesdays and Sundays

Excellent fleet and handicap racing. Wednesday evenings racing starts at 19.00hrs for the majority of the season, with an earlier time of 18.30hrs from 1st September due to available light.

Sunday racing am start at 11.00hrs and pm start at 14.00hrs.

Why not get involved, all welcome from the very experience to new beginners to racing.

Windsurfing

Derwent’s windsurfing fleet has windsurfers of all abilities and ages.

Mostly you will see them when the wind blows from Derwent’s prevailing wind, from the west.

Without doubt, the active fleet at the Club use the “Buddy System”, (which is for members only) taking every opportunity to get out on the vast expanse of water.

For those less experienced training is available here at Derwent when the Club is open. There is always a big warm welcome from the Derwent Windsurfing Fleet.

Open water swimming

We offer open water swimming in one of the most picturesque settings in the North East of England.

It is currently on hold but we hope in the near future to recommence swimming. Updates to follow!