The Club was founded in 1966 so 2006 was our 40th Anniversary.
The Club is managed by a committee of volunteers for whom details can be found here
We offer great dinghy sailing and windsurfing and excellent facilities at very attractive subscription rates. The Club caters for sailors of all abilities, and is particularly proud of its Junior membership and youth squad which meets regularly throughout the season.
Hollowell Reservoir is set in an attractive valley in the North of Northamptonshire just off the A5199 near the villages of Guilsborough, Creaton, and Hollowell. Leicester is approximately 20 miles north, and Northampton 10 miles south.
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When full the water area is 114 acres, with ample dinghy parking within easy reach of 5 slipways. Sailboard racks are also available
Between the Clubhouse and the water’s edge there is a large grassed area used for barbecues, picnics and sunbathing.
Click on the photo below for a full panorama of the club and lake.
Clubhouse Facilities
The Clubhouse provides changing rooms, toilets and washing facilities including hot showers.
There is a dry lounge which offers spectators a vantage point from which to watch the sailing and perhaps enjoy a drink from the licensed bar.
A galley provides hot drinks and confectionery, and food is also available.
Access
The Club has an open water policy. Access and sailing is permitted between 10.00 am and dusk throughout the year.
Outside Programmed Sailing Times there is no safety cover available.
The Club is open, galley staffed and safety cover available on:
Sundays and Bank Holidays
from March to December inclusive.Saturday afternoons
from April to October.Tuesday and Thursday Evenings
during the summer monthsFor full details see the Sailing Calendar
The Fleets
Laser
Fast and exhilarating,
the Laser offers close competitive racing. The Club has a Laser (full and
radial rigs) available for
use by members. Fleet Captain -
Chris Welch.
Topper
Colourful
and almost indestructible, the Topper is a good choice for children and
lightweight adults. The club has 8 Toppers available for use by Club members -
Fleet Captain -
Russell Brayshaw
Sailboards
Appeal to the out
and out racers and fun sailors of all ages. Boards of various sizes are
available for use by Club members - Fleet Captain -
Paul Mallard
Solo
A
single handed boat with technical appeal. - Fleet Captain -
Ian Hall
Enterprise
A
well established favourite, the Enterprise can be a competitive two-person boat
and also give good service for family sailing. The club has one Enterprise
available for use by members - Fleet Captain -
Ian Mackay
GP14
True
General Purpose Dinghy, great for families or pottering but great racing
potential when fully equipped.
- Fleet Captain -
Alistair Montgomery
Mirror
Popular
and suitable for adults and children. An ideal beginners boat - Fleet Captain -
David Heggs
Handicap
For
classes not numerous enough to warrant fleet status, this includes 420,
470, 505, Buzz, Laser Pico, Laser 2, Laser 5000, Fireball, National 12,
Lark, Topper Topaz, RS200, Wayfarer and Optimist. Dart 15 catamarans are also permitted to sail.
- Fleet Captain - David Holman
Club Boats The Club has the following craft available for use by members for the payment of a small fee:
Enterprise - £5
Otter - £5
Wayfarer - £10
Toppers - £5
Laser (standard and radial rigs) - £5
Optimists - £5
Sailboards - £5