Maidenhead Sailing Club offers a warm welcome to new members. Come and sail on our 51 acre lake with fine views over open country side. We offer sailing every week of the year with a full season of events for you to join in. We are a family friendly club with a strong junior section. Sail your own boat or hire one of the club's boat, we have over 20 to choose from to suit all abilities.
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Open Day - May 3rd 2010 Bank Holiday Monday
Monday, 03 May 2010
Come and visit the club this May Bank Holiday Monday - 3rd May 2010.
Fun for all the family - you will have the opportunity to try your hand at sailing with one of the clubs experienced sailors.
We will have a number of different boats available to suit all ages from aged 8 upwards.
BBQ, refreshments and bar available, bring the family and have a picnic by the lake. 11:00 am to 4:00pm
Barry Wicks is running a session on race management on Thursday from 20:00 at the club. All members of the race teams and in particular team leaders are strongly encouraged to attend, as the changes in the race programme for summer 2010 will be discussed.
The bar will be open and food available if you pre-book by contacting Barry
Youth and Junior Regatta
Sunday, 06 December 2009
A total of eighteen young sailors aged between 8 and 15 competed at Maidenhead Sailing Club end of season Regatta on the morning of Saturday 5th December. This was a mixed class pursuit race, which saw sailors competing together in Optimists, Laser 4.7's, Toppers, and Topazes.
The Thursday evening socials continue through the winter. The bar will be open on Thursdays up to Christmas. After Christmas a programme of talks and events will be published. All members and their guests are welcome.
Forthcoming Talks
21st January - Canoeing experiences with James Farquharson
4th February - Sailing Quiz compiled by Roger Harford. Small entry charge for charity
11th February - Race Duty Training with Barry Wicks.
The Winter 09/10 Junior Training Series continues on Saturday 30th January. All Junior members are welcome, as are their parents to assist with running the sessions.
MAIDENHEAD JUNIORS AT BLACKSWAN TRI-CLUB TEAM RACING
On Saturday 11th July Team Maidenhead took on 2 Teams each from both the Black Swan Sailing Club and Goring Sailing Club, in a Junior Team Sailing Race.
Team racing as the name suggests means that the finishing points for the whole team count. In this type of racing the object is really to ensure that the opposition team fill the last 2 positions.
NEXT TRI-CLUB TEAM RACING TO BE HELD AT BLACK SWAN SC ON SATURDAY 3RD JULY 2010
Even in you have never been in a dinghy before, we can teach you to sail at Maidenhead Sailing Club. Our RYA Level 1 and Level 2 courses are suitable for those without any sailing experience, or those who have perhaps done some sailing but want a refresher course or to get their RYA qualifications. RYA certificates are recognized around the world and will allow you to hire a sailing dinghy whilst on holiday perhaps.
The annual Maidenhead Albacore Open meeting takes place on Sunday 5th April, with over 25 boats expected to take part this promises to be a tightly fought event with a field that includes past International, National and European Champions.
There will be a training session on the Saturday before the open meeting (4th April) where we expect to welcome a number of visitors along with club members.