Kielder Water Sailing Club

Dam to Dam Open
2026-05-03 12:00 - 2026-05-04 16:00 (Europe/London)
Come and join us for our Dam to Dam Open event
The iconic Dam to Dam challenge returns in 2025. This is a 2 day long distance racing open event, across the full length of Kielder Water – the UK’s largest man made reservoir. The event is also open to all handicap classes with a PY under 1400
On the water:

2 long distance races (1 per day)
First race @ 1pm on Sunday 3rd May
Mass start for all competitors

On Shore:

Free camping for tents & camper vans/caravans.
Please be aware that space onsite at the sailing club will be limited for camper vans & caravans – there is a public car park next to the sailing club where tickets can be purchased from the visitor center on arrival. Every effort will be made to enable camping onsite for all competitors.
Galley open for snacks throughout the weekend (Sunday evening – see below)
Bar open all weekend

Sunday Evening – TBC

Come and experience racing in stunning Northumberland!

Further Details:
Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS)
Visitors bringing boats and equipment must now follow an additional procedure to remove the risk of spread of Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS). On arrival at the sailing club, boats that have been sailed on other inland waters must be washed down prior to entering Kielder Water. Access to cleaning equipment is based at Tower Knowe visitor center. Please see arrival instructions here. Further information will be available at the club, please ask for details on arrival
Event Information:
Entries – No online entries, please register and enter at the club on the day of the event
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SI’s
Results

Spring Work Party
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 16:30 | Kielder Water SC
Spring Work Party main weekend – 21st & 22nd March
Details to follow

September Open 2025 - 13th and 14th September
2025-09-13 11:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 | Kielder Water SC
Come and experience dinghy sailing in stunning Northumberland, and join us for our annual open this September
This year, we welcome back the ILCA’s to Kielder for their Lakeland & Border Series (Saturday 13th Sept). This event will also incorporate a Catapult Class open, and we will also host a general handicap event,open to all other dinghy classes with PY handicaps.
On the water:
6 Races – 5 to count
First race @ 12:30pm on Saturday (13th)
3 x races planned per day
Separate Starts for ILCA, Catapults & Handicap Classes
On Shore:
Free camping for tents around the clubhouse
Onsite space for camper vans / caravans
The galley will be open throughout the weekend for snacks & sandwiches. Our bar will also be open all weekend
Saturday Evening – we invite you to a bring your own BBQ
Further Details:
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SI’s – Info to follow
Entries – Registration can be done on the day

Dam to Dam Open (4th & 5th May)
2025-05-04 11:30 - 2025-05-05 17:00
Come and join us for our Dam to Dam Open event
The iconic Dam to Dam challenge returns in 2025. This is a 2 day long distance racing open event, across the full length of Kielder Water – the UK’s largest man made reservoir. The event is also open to all handicap classes with a PY under 1400
On the water:

2 long distance races (1 per day)
First race @ 1pm on Sunday 4th May
Mass start for all competitors

On Shore:

Free camping for tents – although it is first come, first serve.
Please be aware that space onsite at the sailing club will be limited for camper vans & caravans – there is a public car park next to the sailing club where tickets can be purchased from the visitor center on arrival. Every effort will be made to enable camping onsite for all competitors.
Galley open for snacks throughout the weekend (Sunday evening – see below)
Bar open all weekend

Sunday Evening – we will be operating a bring your own BBQ service

Come and experience racing in stunning Northumberland!

Further Details:
Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS)
Visitors bringing boats and equipment must now follow an additional procedure to remove the risk of spread of Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS). On arrival at the sailing club, boats that have been sailed on other inland waters must be washed down prior to entering Kielder Water. Access to cleaning equipment is based at Tower Knowe visitor center. Please see arrival instructions here. Further information will be available at the club, please ask for details on arrival
Event Information:
Entries – No online entries, please register and enter at the club on the day of the event
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SI’s
Results

2025 Sailing Program
2025-04-06 11:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00
Our 2025 program commences from 6th April 2025. Further information can be found here:
Program
Duties
Don’t forget to join our Spond group where you can find out more about what is happening. See here: Spond

September Open
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Kielder Water SC
Come and experience dinghy sailing in stunning Northumberland, and join us for our annual open this September
This year, we welcome back the ILCA’s to Kielder for their Lakeland & Border Series (Saturday 14th Sept). This event will also incorporate a Catapult Class open, and we will also host a general handicap event,open to all other dinghy classes with PY handicaps.
On the water:
6 Races – 5 to count
First race @ 12:30pm on Saturday (14th)
3 x races planned per day
Separate Starts for ILCA, Catapults & Handicap Classes
On Shore:
Free camping for tents around the clubhouse
Onsite space for camper vans / caravans
The galley will be open throughout the weekend for snacks & sandwiches, with a planned meal on the Saturday evening. Our bar will also be open all weekend
Online entries open until 12th September (entry can be made via a one off direct debit payment or by cash/card at the club). Entry on the day of the event is also possible
Interested? then join our event Spond group here: https://group.spond.com/TKPWS
Event Information:
Online Entry
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Sailing Instructions
Results

Dam to Dam Open
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-06 | Kielder Water SC
Come and join us for our Dam to Dam Open event
The iconic Dam to Dam challenge returns in 2024. This is a 2 day long distance racing open event, across the full length of Kielder Water – the UK’s largest man made reservoir. The event is also open to all handicap classes with a PY under 1400
On the water:

2 long distance races (1 per day)
First race @ 1pm on Sunday 5th May
Mass start for all competitors

On Shore:

Free camping for tents – although it is first come, first serve.
Please be aware that space onsite at the sailing club will be limited for camper vans & caravans – there is a public car park next to the sailing club where tickets can be purchased from the visitor center on arrival. Every effort will be made to enable camping onsite for all competitors.
Galley open for snacks throughout the weekend (there will be a meal on the Sunday evening)
Bar open all weekend

Come and experience racing in stunning Northumberland!

Further Details:

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Sailing Instructions
Online Entry
Express interest to attend (via Spond)
Duties (KWSC members)

Directions & Club Address: Kielder Water Sailing Club, Tower Knowe, Falsone Way, NE48 1AU
[Club is located next to the Tower Knowe visitor center, follow sign posts from main road and through the visitor center car park]

RYA Safety Boat Course (2 days)
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-07 | Kielder Water SC
This course is available to members and covers the rescue of people and small craft; boats, windsurfs, canoes. Members need to have RYA Powerboat level 2 and at least 2 years experience of driving and maneuvering the powerboat before undertaking this course. A pre-course assessment is needed to ensure you have the required competence. Please contact the powerboat team prior to booking on this course – see here
Cancellation policy

Fees will be paid in full prior to the start of the course.
A full refund will be given for cancellation up to two weeks prior to the start of the course. A 50% refund will be given for cancellation within two weeks of the start of the course.
There may be circumstances where a full refund will be given within two weeks of the start of the course at the discretion of the Principal.
In the event of non-attendance due to illness, if it is possible, the missed training will be covered in the remaining training days. If this is not possible a further course or part course may need to be attended in order to complete the course. Payment will be required for further courses or part courses unless agreed otherwise by the Principal.

This course can be booked via your webcollect account. Please see here

RYA Powerboat Level 2 (2 day course)
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-07 | Kielder Water SC
This course is open to members. The aims of the course are to cover the theory and practical skills needed to become a competent powerboat driver. The course provides the skills and knowledge to keep you safe whilst driving and maneuvering a powerboat. If wanting to drive the safety boat as a club duty or to become an instructor this course is required.
Cancellation policy

Fees will be paid in full prior to the start of the course.
A full refund will be given for cancellation up to two weeks prior to the start of the course. A 50% refund will be given for cancellation within two weeks of the start of the course.
There may be circumstances where a full refund will be given within two weeks of the start of the course at the discretion of the Principal.
In the event of non-attendance due to illness, if it is possible, the missed training will be covered in the remaining training days. If this is not possible a further course or part course may need to be attended in order to complete the course. Payment will be required for further courses or part courses unless agreed otherwise by the Principal.

To book your place, please log into your webcollect account. See here

Spring Work Party
2024-03-23 08:00 - 2024-03-24 17:00

RYA First Aid Course
2024-03-09 09:30 - 16:30 | Kielder Water SC
This course is open to members and covers all aspects of first aid and in relation to water sports.
9.30am to 4.30pm
Bring lunch and warm clothes (the fire will be lit!)
Cancellation policy

Fees to be paid in full prior to the start of the First aid course.
A full refund will be given for cancellation up to two weeks prior to the start of the First Aid course. A 50% refund will be given for cancellation within two weeks of the start of the First Aid course.
There may be circumstances where a full refund will be given within two weeks of the start of the course at the discretion of the Principal.

To book your place please log into your webcollect account, see here
