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Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club

Derwent Reservoir, Blanchland, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9PT, United Kingdom

Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club is a club ran by an amazing group of volunteers, located in a beautiful position overlooking unspoilt hills. It provides opportunities for water activities, including: Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Open Water Swimming and Rowing. Our facilities include: A large Clubhouse, Bar, Galley, Changing Rooms and Training Rooms. We have space for weekend camping, and a 400 space boat park. The club has a trained on the water safety team.
We welcome people from all walks of life. We offer RYA courses for children and adults, social watersports, organised racing and an active social calender and day tickets if you just want to come and try.

Club activities available

Dinghy Cruising

Dinghy Racing

Personal Watercraft

Sportboat / Ribs

Dinghy

Course Level Type
Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing Beginner Afloat
Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills Beginner / Intermediate Afloat
Dinghy Level 3 - Better Sailing Beginner / Intermediate Afloat
Dinghy Seamanship Skills Intermediate / Advanced Afloat
Dinghy Start Racing Intermediate / Advanced Afloat
Dinghy Sailing with Spinnakers Intermediate / Advanced Afloat
Youth Dinghy Sailing - Stage 1 Beginner Afloat
Youth Dinghy Sailing - Stage 2 Beginner / Intermediate Afloat
Youth Dinghy Sailing - Stage 3 Beginner / Intermediate Afloat
Youth Dinghy Sailing - Stage 4 Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced Afloat

Powerboat

Course Level Type
Powerboat Level 1 Course Beginner Afloat
Powerboat Level 2 Course Beginner / Intermediate Afloat
Safety Boat Course Intermediate Afloat

Specialist

Course Level Type
First Aid Course Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced Ashore

Windsurfing

Course Level Type
Intermediate Windsurfing (Non Planing) Intermediate Afloat
Start Windsurfing Beginner Afloat
Windsurfing Start Racing Intermediate/Advanced Afloat
Youth Windsurfing Stage 1 Beginner Afloat
Youth Windsurfing Stage 2 Beginner/Intermediate Afloat
Youth Windsurfing Stage 3 Intermediate Afloat

Services available

ICCTestCentre

OnBoard Club

RYA Club

Sailability Centre

Training Centre

Test types available

Offering tests for the International Certificate of Competence, often required when using leisure boats in Europe.

Sailability Centre

Offering sailing for people with disabilities

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