DERWENT http://www.drsc.co.uk/ http://www.randpsystems.co.uk/ff/index.htm (Fleet site)
Location: Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club is on the Durham boundary between Blanchland and Edmundbyers. Access by A68 turning west Kiln Pit Hill and second left opposite the south entrance to Minsteracres Monastry, from which the club is reached in 1.5 miles. 01434 675258 info@derwent-rsc.co.uk
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Water: 1,000 acres of reservoir 725 feet above sea level. The lake is 2.5 miles long and an average of 0.8 miles wide, main axis east/west.
Surroundings: Upland farmland with heather and bracken moor land and some woodlands.
Facilities: The clubhouse is on the north bank with uninterrupted views over water. Bar and hot lunches available, changing and shower facilities. There is ample car parking space. Camping is available during open meetings.
Launching: From 4 concrete slips using bogie drawbar extension. Jetty can be used for emergencies and to come ashore.
General: Visitors are welcome during Derwent Week (normally last bank holiday in May) and camping is available during that week.
Racing: Class racing Sundays and Wednesday evenings, general sailing Saturdays and Friday evenings. Courses selected using 18 fixed marks to try to give start lines a true first beat.
