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
Services available
Club
ICCTestCentre
OnBoard Club
Sailability Centre
Training Centre
Test types available
Offering tests for the International Certificate of Competence, often required when using leisure boats in Europe.
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 Start Racing | Intermediate / Advanced | Afloat |
| Dinghy Seamanship Skills | 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 Short Courses
| Course | Level | Type |
|---|---|---|
| First Aid Course | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced | Ashore |
Windsurfing
| Course | Level | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Start Windsurfing | Beginner | Afloat |
| Intermediate Windsurfing (Non Planing) | Intermediate | Afloat |
| Youth Windsurfing Stage 1 | Beginner | Afloat |
| Youth Windsurfing Stage 2 | Beginner / Intermediate | Afloat |
| Youth Windsurfing Stage 3 | Intermediate | Afloat |
| Windsurfing Start Racing | Intermediate / Advanced | Afloat |
Wingsurfing
| Course | Level | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Learn to Wingsurf | Beginner | Afloat |
| Improve your Wingsurfing | Beginner | Afloat |
Sailability Centre
Offering sailing for people with disabilities
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Address:
Derwent Reservoir, Blanchland, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9PT, United Kingdom
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Telephone numbers:
07572 117942
Club: 07572 117942
Training Centre: 07572 117942 - Website:
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Email addresses:
secretary@drsc.co.uk
Club: secretary@drsc.co.uk
Training Centre: secretary@drsc.co.uk