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Dinghy Sailing

A great activity
for all the family
in the heart of
the Black Country

just by Merry Hill 

 
Facilities


Image  Dudley Sailing Club has the use of a reservoir in the heart of the Black Country which is suitable for boats of up to fifteen feet in length.

There are a wide variety of sailing boats available for use by club members and people on training courses. These include Wayfarer, Enterprise, GP14, Laser, Topper, mirror and many others. In addition, there are several boats specifically intended for use by disabled people. These boats are designed to be unsinkable and uncapsizable.

There is a large clubhouse with a picture window overlooking the lake
and, of course, a bar.The changing rooms have constant hot water and showers and the clubhouse has a small kitchen which serves low cost snacks when there is sufficient demand.

Training courses are available during the summer months for the young and old alike and these are, considered to be a very enjoyable learning experience. All equipment is provided and all that is needed is a change of clothes. Not only are students taught to sail but also to 'self rescue' should a capsize occur. Safety is taken very seriously at the club and a fast safety boat is always available when boats are using the lake.

Racing is an important part of club activity and events are organised during the year involving other sailing clubs both home and away.