The sailing water is 475 acres ? almost two kilometres long (about a mile) and over a kilometre wide ? making it one of the largest deep reservoirs in Southern England.? ?It is large enough for all dinghy classes, small keelboats and catamarans.??? The water is ideal for all kinds of sailing events from junior/youth and club to national and international levels. There are 300 meters of beach making it easy to rig and launch.
The water is open every day except Mondays, Tuesdays and Christmas Day, weather permitting, ??Whenever the water is open, patrol boat cover is provided.
Every Sunday the main class racing series take place.?? On Wednesday evenings during the summer, there is a very popular handicap series for sailors of all abilities to join in. This is a great way to break up the week. ???The club has a special Youth racing programme for our developing young sailors. ?All these run alongside many open meetings.