Errwood
Sailing Club was founded in November 1968 shortly
after the construction of the reservoir with the
aims of:
promoting
and facilitating the sport of sailing in
the area
organising
dinghy racing under the rules of the
I.Y.R.U. (International Yacht Racing
Union) and other bodies
providing
sailing facilities to approved groups of
youth and other organisations
The
reservoir occupies 80 acres. The Club is in an
area of outstanding natural beauty in the Peak
National Park. The land leased by the Club
comprises approach road, dinghy parks, car park,
and that up to and including the starters' box.
Facilities
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The
clubhouse boasts changing rooms, showers, galley
and licensed bar and a 'dry area' from where
spectators may view the sailing in comfort. Hot
food and snacks are available throughout the
season.
There
is a large dinghy park and extensive car parking
facilities. No other water sport club has access
to the reservoir, other than a fishing club, with
whom we maintain a cordial relationship. Swimming
and paddling are not permitted for safety
reasons.
Sailing Times
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Provided
that the safety boat is manned and ready to
operate, sailing may take place at any time
except when specific events such as open meetings
are taking place. A calendar of these events is published at the start
of each season. Saturdays are popular for
recreational family sailing, when a safety
service is staffed on a rota basis from early May
through to September.
Club Boats
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Subject
to availability there are a number of club craft
in which novices and children can gain
experience. At present these include Enterprise,
GP14, Laser, Laser Pico, Topper and Optimist.
Toppers
and Optimists may be used free of charge by
Junior members and under 14's respectively. Other
boats are charged for usage to sailing members on
a daily basis as follows:
| Class |
Adult
Member |
1st
Year Adult Member |
Junior
Member |
Enterprise
or GP14 |
£10 per day |
Free |
Free |
| Laser |
£5 per day |
Free |
Free |
| Laser Pico |
£5 per day |
Free |
Free |
| Toppers |
£5 per day |
Free |
Free |
Payment should be made at
the galley, where the day's dinghy booking sheet
can be checked before use.
Boat Classes
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Most
classes of dinghy may be sailed at Errwood.
Classes currently sailed include:
Enterprise
GP14
Laser
Laser.eps
Laser Pico
ISO
Mirror
Topper
Lark
Wayfarer
Scorpion
Windsurfers
are also sailed.
Powered
craft other than the club's safety, instruction
and training boats are not permitted on the
water.
Insurance
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So as
to ensure that members receive competitive terms
and that all members boats are insured, there is
a block policy through which all boats must be
covered.
Social Events
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We
pride ourselves on being a friendly club and
encourage family membership. A full social
calendar is offered to members incorporating a
variety of events for all tastes, and culminating
in the end of season prize giving dinner and
dance.
