Members! Make a difference this summer by being an Improver Group Guide. Our ‘Improvers’ completed a sailing course last year and need someone experienced to sail a simple course with them, answer questions, and generally make them feel welcome to the Club. Sessions start in April for 2 hours on Sundays.  There’s a rota in…

CHRISTMAS RACES REPORT Boxing Day Brass Monkey Pursuit  A forecast that looked like it would spoil the day may be a reason that numbers were down on this normally busy day at the Club but surprisingly the wind was ok at 6 knots so the 20 boats that started were in for a good race.…

Wishing all our Members a wonderful Christmas! All events are planned to go ahead as scheduled.  Should the government announce any changes then we will update the website accordingly.

The groundworks around the club are moving nicely. Progress was slowed a little by storm Arwen and then last week’s heavy rain. The rigging area by the patio has been completed now, and boats are moving back into the Laser area of the boat park. The Flying Fifteen area is the next area of focus and will…

Sunday afternoon saw the bar and lounge bustling with Christmas cheer as we hosted the annual Christmas Party.  The entertainer kept children of all ages giggling with a mix of magic and dancing, the buffet table was full of yummy food, the mulled wine went down a treat, and last but not least, our wonderful Santa…

On Saturday 20th November, Harry & Annetta Sayers went to London for the 2021 RYA Volunteer Awards. Harry was nominated by Jeremy Atkins and the committee in recognition of his unwavering support, loyalty and dedication to Draycote Water Sailing Club since he joined as a founder member. We also thank Annetta for her many years…

It is now mandatory for masks to be worn in the shop, and we also recommend they are worn throughout the clubhouse.We’ll be updating the Covid risk assessment and keeping an eye on any further announcements from the Government.

On Friday we welcomed our local Mayor, Cllr Deepah Roberts, to open the refurbished ladies changing rooms with our Junior Commodore, Millie Irish. The refurbishment started by stripping the entire changing rooms, showers & toilet area. The space was divided into 2 rooms for event flexibility, with sloped flooring and drainage being fitted, as well…

We are delighted to announce that our President since 1998, Harry Sayers, has been awarded an RYA Lifetime Achievement Award for the work he has done for our Club. The nomination for Harry read:Harry Sayers was a founder member of Draycote Water Sailing Club in 1969. He has been an active member since then and remains…

COVID CONSCIOUS In the light of the current relaxation of restrictions, we’ve taken down all the Covid signage at the Club. However, please make sure we are all still Covid Conscious. We will continue to: Recommend avoiding the changing rooms where possible Ask that showers are only used in emergencies Recommend the use of (and…