Anthony Cooper

Review of Datchet Water Sailing Club

The largest area of unrestricted sailing water in ...

The largest area of unrestricted sailing water in West London with easy launching at all times even for Flying Fifteen keel boats and heavier dinghies such as the Wayfarer. Racing for all classes of boat takes place on Sundays as well as Wednesday evenings during the summer, with additional special events being run throughout the year. Races are fun, safe and well organised, with safety cover provided at all times by volunteer well qualified coxswains. If racing is not your thing you can have a leisurely sail on most days with Windsor Castle as a back drop. Fleets are social and enjoy chatting before and after racing usually over a breakfast or Lunch which is available at the club s Galley. There are spectacular panoramic views towards Windsor castle of all on-water activities from the comfort of the elevated dry lounge.
An on-site chandlery is available where you can buy any bits, bobs and kit you may need.
New members are made welcome and opportunities for crewing and training are readily available through fleet captains. The club runs a range of RYA sailing courses organised by the on-water Manager and his team. Their expertise and attention to safety at all levels ensure an excellent and enjoyable experience for all participants, some of whom progress to sail with the club fleets.