Sailing

The many reservoirs constructed in the late 19th and early 20th century provide the perfect venue for sailing within dramatic landscapes.

There are a number of different sailing clubs in the North Pennines based on Grassholme and Derwent Reservoirs and at Talkin Tarn. All are open to new members. Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club and Teesdale Sailing Club (based at Grassholme Reservoir) offer a variety of Royal Yachting Association approved sailing courses. Visiting sailors with the own craft are also welcome at both reservoirs provided they have third party insurance and they pay the day sailing fee.


Derwent Sailing Club

Sailing at Derwent Reservoir © charlie Hedley/Natural England
Located at Derwent reservoir, the Derwent Sailing Club has excellent facilities including a two storey club house with bar and restaurant. The club is a RYA training centre.
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Derwent Reservoir
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Teesdale Sailing Club

Teesdale Sailing Club has been established on the Teesdale Reservoirs since 1981 and currently sails on Grassholme Reservoir with a club house near the Northumbrian Water visitor centre.
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Grassholme Reservoir
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