TAMWORTH SAILING CLUB
Tamworth Sailing Club is situated on the banks of a 45 acre lake within the picturesque Kingsbury Water Park. The club offers leisure activity for all ages there's something for everyone. Sailing experience is not essential as there are courses for those that want active participation and comfortable clubhouse facilities for those happy to sit and watch. Whilst the main focus is small boat sailing and racing, there is a variety of 'on shore' social events, ideal for family group participation. Members may sail either their own or Club dinghies during daylight hours on any sailing day throughout the year. For the competitive dinghy sailor there are the regular weekly races, competing for a variety of trophies throughout the summer season. For the even more dedicated and hardy there are other trophies to win during the cold and sometimes icy conditions of winter. Tamworth Sailing Club is an all year, all weather club. For the spectators the large brick built clubhouse offers a range of refreshments during sailing days and on special occasions.
All sailing club members can obtain a pass from the Waterpark Office, giving them free access to the Water Park at all times. This large nature reserve controlled by Warwickshire County Council is now a popular leisure park often crowded on summer weekends and holidays. Nature trails provide walks through a profusion of wild flowers and shrubbery, which provides protection for an interesting variety of birds and wildfowl. There are numerous other areas of water surrounding the main sailing venue, one caters for model boaters and another accommodates Jet Skis, it adds to the volume of activities found throughout the park at weekends and provides interesting diversions away from the sailing.
We share the water with the Midland Hydroplane club, taking alternate days throughout the year. Which gives you a chance to go shopping on the non-sailing days!!
Tamworth Sailing Club Social Events
We are a very friendly club and like to make everyone welcome at our social events, including non sailors, so please bring your partners along, we don’t just talk about sailing!
We hold social events most months and information can be found in the Tamahoy and via the Member's Area of this website. Members will receive invitations to the social events via email and can book an event online.
There are several set events that we hold each year. In March at the Dinner Dance trophies are given out. This is a more formal event with bow ties and posh frocks!
In November we have a much less formal gathering at the Laying up Supper. In past times this marked the end of sailing for the year, but now we keep sailing, and still enjoy a good meal and a chat.
At the end of the year we hold the children’s Christmas party at the sailing club.
In between times we have varied activities, so look out for information in the Tamahoy, notices at the Club House, and the Member's Area.
If you wish to come along to any of the events please put your name down in the social folder which you will find on the galley bar, or give the social secretary a ring.
Please let us know any ideas for social events you would like.
Social Secretary
(see contact details in Tamahoy)
Contact for Training: Rob Wilson on 01827 768712 Mob 07946384509
General Enquiries:- Hugh Nethercote on 01827 712963
Clubhouse:- 01827 872 363
