DATCHET http://www.dwsc.co.uk
Location: Datchet Water S.C. is at Queen Mother Reservoir at Junction 5 on the M4, only 2 minutes from the M25. Map
Water & launching: Datchet Water is a spectacular man-made lake raised 70 feet above the surrounding fields. The water covers 475 acres. Easy gradient ramps give direct access from the parking areas to water-side floating pontoons, enabling ffs to dry sail under all conditions. The water level can vary in the Summer but we launch and sail at all water levels. As of Aug 2009 the lake has been full since Oct 2007.
Flying Fifteens: The fleet is growing; we now have 25 Flying Fifteens of which the club owns 3, which we use to offer trial sails and for short term hire.
Flying Fifteen events: The 4 Sundays in February form the mini series the “Winter Warm Up”. The weekend after the Dinghy Show is the Club’s Open Meeting, in mid March. In July we have the Richard Hughes Regatta and party – a light-hearted sailing event with family barbecue; and in September, the rather more serious fleet championships and family get together. Datchet hosted the inaugural National Midwinter Championships in 2009, and will again in 2010.
Racing: Sundays from 10.20 and Wednesday evenings from 19.30 (May to September). General sailing and Junior Youth Squad on Saturdays.
Facilities: A modern clubhouse with a large new lounge overlooking the water and sailing with Windsor Castle in the background. Breakfasts, hot lunches and bar at weekends; snacks and bar on Wednesday evenings for Summer racing. There is a sailing school, owned and operated independently of the club, open 6 days a week (except during the Winter months). The Chandler on site is Purple Marine is open Wednesday to Sunday throughout the year.
