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

2025 Sailing Program
2025-04-06 11:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 (Europe/London)
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

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

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
