Club Aims and Background

 Errwood Sailing Club was founded in November 1968 shortly after the construction of the reservoir with the aims of:

 ·         promoting and facilitating the sport of sailing in the area. The club is an RYA      Training Establishment.

 ·         organising dinghy racing under the rules of the I.Y.R.U. (International Yacht               Racing Union) and other bodies

 ·         providing sailing facilities to approved groups of youth and other organisations

Facilities

 The clubhouse boasts changing rooms, showers, galley and a 'dry area' from where spectators may view the sailing in comfort. Hot drinks and snacks are available throughout the season.

There is a large dinghy park and extensive car parking facilities. No other water sport club has access to the reservoir, other than Peak Paddlers and Errwood Fly Fishing Club, with whom we maintain a cordial relationship. Swimming and paddling are not permitted for safety reasons.

Sailing Times

 Provided that the safety boat is manned and ready to operate, sailing may take place at any time except when specific events such as open meetings are taking place. A calendar of these events is published at the start of each season. Saturdays are popular for recreational family sailing, when a safety service is staffed on a rota basis from March through to late November.

Club Boats

 Subject to availability there are a number of club craft for members to use. At present these include Enterprise, GP14, Laser, Laser Pico and Toppers.                                                                       

Boat Classes

 Most classes of dinghy may be sailed at Errwood. Boats currently sailed include:

Laser                                     Laser 2                            Laser 2000

Pico                                       Enterprise                        Mirror

Scorpion                                GP14                              Topper

Wayfarer                               470                                Sherpa

Laser Vago                            Bosun                             Topaz

Windsurfers, Kayaks and rowing boats are also used.

Powered craft other than the club's safety, instruction and training boats are not permitted on the water.

Insurance

 All boats sailed at Errwood must be insured for third part liability to a minimum value of £2,000,000.

Social Events

 We pride ourselves on being a friendly club and encourage family membership. We organise a variety of social events throughout the year.