English Regions

East

A haven for boating with opportunities for getting afloat ranging from inland Graham Water and the navigable lakes and rivers of The Broads to East Coast clubs, tidal estuaries and creeks

London and South East

Lots of opportunities to get afloat in the city and beyond in this region with boating on the River Thames and London Docklands plus varied reservoir, lake and coastal venues

Boat sailing through lake with church in the background

Midlands

Fantastic boating on lakes, reservoirs and canals in this mostly land-locked region makes it more than a match for its coastal counterparts when it comes to getting on the water

Boat sailing in the distance through blue waters

North East

This region spans counties from South Yorkshire to Northumberland and encompasses inclusive boating for all across a stunning range of rural, industrial and coastal landscapes

Single sailboat in calm waters at sunset

North West

From urban clubs offering an oasis from city life to the picturesque Lake District and Isle of Man, this region has every kind of inland and coastal boating from dinghy to yacht sailing

South

One of the most vibrant places in the UK for boating, this region claims countless world-class sailing clubs plus Cowes Week, the world's oldest and largest annual sailing regatta

South West

Busy inland clubs and a coastline ranging from riviera resorts to the tidal Bristol Channel, this region also includes Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, home of the British Sailing Team