Delph reservoir was completed in 1924, to provide a 78-acre source of water for domestic/industrial use and to supply extra, cleaner water to improve the River Irwell via Delph Brook. The Sailing Club in Bolton was founded in 1962 when permission to sail on the water was granted.

Then grew a Scorpion Fleet (now defunct), Mirror Fleet (now defunct), a Laser Fleet, and more recently the Solos separated from the Handicap Fleet to have fleet status of their own.The Miracle Fleet evolved in a similar way, also RS200s. The Fast and Slow Handicap Fleets accommodate craft which has insufficient numbers for fleet status.

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Jonathan Smith

Jul 22, 2021

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Just parked up and ate my take away, the misses had egg fried rice and a can of coke, I had a battered fish and a battered sausage,, it was great

Jessica Jackal

Dec 28, 2019

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We took part in the taster sail day, it was excellent. My 10 year old son loved it. We had a belting time, and will be hopefully joing as members aoon

Wayne Atherton

Nov 08, 2018

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Hi All the sailing club is a wonderful members club great sailing and social events. Come along be part of a wonderful members club

Sarah Walsh

Oct 13, 2018

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Joined Delph Sailing Club last year as a family of 4. We undertook RYA training course held over a 6 week period. The location is excellent, members are friendly and helpful, trainers were very professional. We've had an excellent 1st year at the club and are looking forward to the 2018 season.

R. S. Rassy

Aug 09, 2018

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Great club. I joined with my son and we are both enjoying learning how to sail, and everyone is helpful. Worth a visit if you fancy sailing :)

Liz Worth

Jun 07, 2018

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Great family orientated club. Brilliant instructors and fun both on and off the water.

Graham Crabtree

Nov 18, 2017

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If you want high quality racing or friendly social sailing this is the club to go to.

Delph Sailing Club In Bolton