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Welcome to South Windermere Sailing Club

Our family friendly club has been on the shore of Windermere since 1961. In 2022 we moved to our new location at North Camp on the west shore of Windermere.

Our aim is to provide a friendly club that encourages both adults and juniors to have fun on the water. We offer competitive racing in a variety of formats, plus opportunities for informal training and sailing with safety cover on Saturday mornings as well as social sailing events.

The sailing program is complemented by a number of social events that take place in our outstanding setting on South Windermere.

Latest news

New Years Social

You are invited to join us for our New Year social gathering on Sunday 11th January at the Lakeland Farm Visitors Centre at Ings any time after 11.30, just come for coffee or choose from their lovely selection of lunch time snacks and meals. Their post code is LA8 9QF and don't forget to watch out for the 40mph speed limit as you approach Ings. More »

19 Dec 2025

SWSC Open Day - Discover Sailing!

SWSC will be holding an open day with taster sails on Saturday, 17 May, 10am to 3pm. This is part of the RYA's Discover Sailing initiative. All ages are welcome. Advance booking is not required and it is free to attend. Club members will be on site to share more information about all things sailing and our club community. Members will also be on hand to explain rigging and the elements of More »

21 Apr 2025

Ready for Sailing!

Thanks to the large number of club members who came to our working party to fix, tidy, clean and otherwise get our site and facilities ready for the season, we are now ready for club sailing activities to begin! First day of racing is Sunday, March 23; first Messing About in Boats is Saturday, March 29. If you are interested in sailing for fun or friendly competition, you are welcome to visit on the More »

22 Mar 2025

Next Open: Belle Isle Race

SWSC's Annual Belle Isle Race will be held Sunday, August 25, with a start time of 11:00am. The race runs from the South Windermere Club site at YMCA North Camp, near Newby Bridge, Cumbria, to around Belle Isle, and return. The race is open to visitors - see the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions to ensure entrance requirements: https://www.swsailing.co.uk/page/belle-isle-open-race . More »

19 Aug 2024

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