Queen Mary Sailing Club

We walked around the reservoir which was lovely. Very cold so cover your ears !!!! It took about 1 hour 30 mins. After we went into the club house for a drink and something to eat. Very reasonable cost but the coffee is not the best, perhaps go for the tea. The service there is lovely, very friendly and the food we ate was excellent.

I've been around many clubs 40/50 miles from where I live (Kingston) and also abroad (Italy) but nothing comes close to Queen Mary.
The whole place is about 20m above ground, which gives clean wind for sailing and a very enjoyable view.
As a sailor from Hastings, I showed my sailing certificates, registered as a member and I was able to go on the water straightaway.
Finn helped me out to know better the club boats, him and all the staff are very professional.
Changing rooms and equipment are kept the best I've ever seen so far and I just can't praise enough the hardwork of the staff.
I'm amazed

Far too few instructors.. ‘how was your sailing today?’ ‘I did not go on a boat’ grrrrr .. more like a giant day care

Not an ideal venue to learn windsurfing as the location is too windy to handle for a complete beginner. Attended a two days windsurfing course ended up not able to pass the assessment and no advise was given how and what to do next to achieve the goal.
The club facilities is good, but the water is only good for experienced and competent windsurfer.

Only 2nd time I've been here since buying a windsurfer last year. I had to book and pay online due to Covid but it didn't matter a dot, I had a fab time. I properly last windsurfed 20-25 years ago and decided to buy a complete 2nd hand rig last year and get back on the water. QMSC is so convenient for us and on a day like today when the world and his wife have gone to the coast, it was lovely and quiet at QMSC and a gentle afternoon breeze. I hope to be back there again soon to build my confidence back up after years off the water.
Thank you QMSC

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
Just completed my RYA Level 1 sailing course at Queen Mary Sailing Club. Great instructors and facilities. The club has a friendly and helpful community and is a great place to practice and learn; already booked for my RYA Level 2.

Great sailing venue, convenient location and friendly, informed staff!

Friendly club with great Sunday racing, worth a visit to see in action.

Lovely time with Sailiabilty would recommend to anyone with a disability

I was given a course of lessons as a Xmas present from my husband but it was made clear to me I was unwelcome here. The one lesson I had was taken by a patient and kind instructor but I was unable to arrange further lessons due to the very condescending, unhelpful, brusque and frankly repellent female office staff. As much as I was aware the pursuit of sailing requires a degree of self-application I didn't realise that a steely determination was a pre-requisite to booking lessons here. I always wanted to learn but I found dealing with this facility an unwecoming, repellent, unworthwhile experience

I really do love this place. Great sailing, great people and a very friendly relaxed environment. Serious racing available if wanted!
Definitely the best club in the country...

A busy sailing club based on a 900 acre reservoir.
Really good for windsurfing as well.
The wind is "clean" as this area is a little raised.
The clubhouse is large and well assigned and food priced for the pocket.
All in all this is the place to enjoy some the best inland watersports in the UK.

Fantastic sailing venue, raised about 50 foot above the ground so it has steady winds that allow you to cover the 700 acres of water safely and with as much speed as you like!

The reservoir is the perfect place to sail dinghies or yachts as there is much more space than if you just sail down the river. For that reason it is also ideal to learn to sail or improve your skills. There are instructors available for lessons. The club is also great for people wanting to sail sporadically. You do not have to be a member to use the facilities and hire boats but if you want to do this without an instructor you must pass an induction. For the keen, experienced sailor there are teams and competiotions and you can keep your own boats at the club. There is also a strong sense of community