A friendly, family club with a 90 year history, located on a 90 acre lake in the picturesque area of Cheshire known as The Cheshire Broads. Fed by the river Weaver and at the head of the Weaver navigation, Winsford Flash Sailing Club provides leisure and racing sailing, and water based activities in a friendly atmosphere with a focus on fun.
Sailing is one of the great sports for developing core fitness, yet it never feels like a chore. Getting fit whilst having fun, sailing is perfect for anyone, of any age and any ability. With those 90 acres of still water to explore, and miles of challenging river, Winsford is ideal for both beginners and advanced paddle boarders.
Sailing is one of the great sports for developing core fitness, yet it never feels like a chore. Getting fit whilst having fun, sailing is perfect for anyone, of any age and any ability. With those 90 acres of still water to explore, and miles of challenging river, Winsford is ideal for both beginners and advanced paddle boarders.
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Winsford Flash Sailing Club is a Sailing Club and RYA training centre based in Winsford in the heart of Cheshire. The club has opportunities for all types of sailor. We offer a multitude of sailing activities throughout the week, including racing on a Wednesday night, Kids training on a Friday night and racing on a Sunday with free sailing Saturday.
Winsford Flash Sailing Club instructors give their time freely as volunteers to enable young people and those new to sailing to experience boating and encourage greater participation in the sport they love.
To enable our sessions to run successfully we encourage all parents of juniors to support us with rigging and de-rigging and we are grateful to all those parents who week in week out lend a lend to enable swift start and end to sessions so that all juniors can get the most out the sessions we offer.All our instructors our DBS checked and have undertaken training in safeguarding and our Designated Lead is Steve Bellamy.
To enable our sessions to run successfully we encourage all parents of juniors to support us with rigging and de-rigging and we are grateful to all those parents who week in week out lend a lend to enable swift start and end to sessions so that all juniors can get the most out the sessions we offer.All our instructors our DBS checked and have undertaken training in safeguarding and our Designated Lead is Steve Bellamy.
At Winsford Flash we sail a variety of boats. On a race day you can see many boats out on the water, from RS200's to Comets. As well as using your own boat, the sailing club has a wide range of boats that you can rent for the day, providing you are a member of the club. Below are the main types of boats sailed at the club:.
Winsford Flash is a member's sailing club. There are different types of membership depending on your age and what you would like to use the club for. Family memberships are available too if you'd like your whole family to join in. Please see the membership forms below for further details on membership options, fees and to join.
The Laser is a single-handed sailboat originally designed in 1970 by Bruce Kirby, a Canadian. With an overall length of 4.2 metres and a lightweight hull made of glass-reinforced plastic, everything about the Laser is conceived for simplicity and transportability. Yet this fundamentally simple boat has been used as the official Men's Olympic singlehander since 1996, and the Women's singlehander since 2008.
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Pete Chambers
Oct 20, 2021
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Lesley Goodden
Oct 01, 2021
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Kim Pickering
Oct 25, 2019
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Kate C.
Jan 26, 2019
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One of my friends is a member here and organised for a group of us to visit for the day. We had an absolutely fantastic day. Everyone was really friendly and chatty. And those that went out sailing said they had an absolutely fantastic time. The club also served homemade tea and cake that day which was delicious!
