The club has been running for more than fifty years and has about 1,200 members using almost 600 boats - and facilities to match! At about 3 miles long and, at its maximum, 1.5 miles wide, Grafham Water is one of the best inland sailing venues in the UK. The club is located three miles from the A1/A14 junction, between Bedford, Northampton, Cambridge and Peterborough and about 60 miles north of London.
Our members sail dinghies, catamarans, sailboards, day keelboats and small sailing cruisers. The club caters for groups and individuals of all sailing abilities from beginners through to the very experienced. Newcomers to sailing can learn to sail through sailing lessons with our RYA accredited Training Centre.
Our members sail dinghies, catamarans, sailboards, day keelboats and small sailing cruisers. The club caters for groups and individuals of all sailing abilities from beginners through to the very experienced. Newcomers to sailing can learn to sail through sailing lessons with our RYA accredited Training Centre.
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Grafham Water Sailing Club has been running for more than fifty years and has about 1,000 members using almost 600 boats. The club employs professional safety and office staff but, essentially, we are run by members and becoming a member means that you are willing to become involved in club activities and to contribute your time and expertise in helping your club to function.
Grafham Water Sailing Club is committed to safeguarding, from physical, sexual or emotional harm, neglect or bullying, everyone taking part in its activities. We recognise that the safety, welfare and needs of all are paramount and that all persons, irrespective of age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual or gender identity or social status, have a right to protection from discrimination and abuse.
Volunteering by members is a critical and essential part of running the Club and its activities. Following consultation with and feedback from members, Council implemented plans to amend the volunteering and duty process necessary to support the Club's activities. Overall, the changes have been positive and are working well, but Council continually monitors volunteering at the club and introduces adjustments as needed.
The Clubhouse has a bar and a large, comfortable lounge on the third floor (the 'Top Deck') with unrivalled views of the lake. This area is open to members and open meeting visitors at weekends, on summer Wednesdays and at other times when demand justifies it.
Cafe-style catering is provided in the ground-floor cafeteria area by our catering franchise (Viking Catering) on Saturdays and Sundays, and on Wednesday evenings in summer they serve a meal upstairs after racing.You may watch activities on the water, while enjoying fresh food and beverages under cover or - if the weather is clement - from the adjacent patio / picnic area.
Cafe-style catering is provided in the ground-floor cafeteria area by our catering franchise (Viking Catering) on Saturdays and Sundays, and on Wednesday evenings in summer they serve a meal upstairs after racing.You may watch activities on the water, while enjoying fresh food and beverages under cover or - if the weather is clement - from the adjacent patio / picnic area.
The club is located about three miles from the A1/A14 junction, between Bedford, Northampton, Cambridge and Peterborough and about 60 miles north of London. Camping (tents and motorhomes - no caravans) is permitted at the club on selected weekends. You must book in advance via WebCollect. Day sailing is now available for dinghies and windsurfers, although not for cruisers at the current time.
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The Channel View Chums The Channel View Chums
Sep 30, 2021
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Kevin Tytherleigh
Jun 30, 2020
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Pauline Davidson
Dec 04, 2019
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Joe K.
Dec 12, 2018
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Tara Archer
Oct 24, 2018
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Brian Stanbridge
Jul 21, 2018
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John Prescott
Sep 30, 2017
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We paid for a days sailing here during the latest weekend that there was a windsurfer regatta going on. We were welcomed by the receptionist and she let us know where the changing facilities were. The charge for sailing on the Friday was £40 and if we wanted to sail on the Saturday would have been another £47. We were told to rig and park yo by one of the many slipways leading to the lake itself.
After rigging our boat we used the changing rooms to change into our gear which were very spacious. We found fellow sailors very friendly and we certainly felt safe on the water with many rescue boats
After rigging our boat we used the changing rooms to change into our gear which were very spacious. We found fellow sailors very friendly and we certainly felt safe on the water with many rescue boats
Tom Rawlinson
Jul 02, 2017
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Geoff Floyd
Sep 07, 2016
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It all depends what you are looking for.
If you are an experienced sailor looking for a large expanse of water and well run races. It is excellent. There are courses so you can come and learn to sail. If you are looking for a family friendly club with other children around then try a different club.
If you are an experienced sailor looking for a large expanse of water and well run races. It is excellent. There are courses so you can come and learn to sail. If you are looking for a family friendly club with other children around then try a different club.
