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
SWSC Open Day - Discover Sailing!
SWSC will be holding an open day with taster sails on Saturday, 16th May 2026, from 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 More »
22 Feb 2026
Third 2026 Winter Walk
A happy baker's dozen took advantage of predominantly dry conditions with glimpses of blue sky for the third of this year's programme of winter walks, tackling parts of the West Windermere Way and climbing to High Dam over the course of seven miles. Our fourth and final walk on 8th March starts at 10.30 at Ings on the A591 Grid reference 445988. There is parking just beyond the Watermill Inn (LA8 9PY) Distance More »
22 Feb 2026
Winter Walks
While we wait for the start of the club sailing season on 21st March, the club's programme of winter walks is in full swing. At the end of January, nine people accompanied by their five dogs enjoyed a walk in the Uldale Fells from Rawthey Bridge; last weekend the hikers tackled the Hutton Roof Craggs area, over farmland, limestone pavement and through woodland. On 22nd February, we will enjoy a seven mile More »
12 Feb 2026
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
Upcoming events
| Mar 8 |
10:30 - Winter WalkNext (and last 2026) winter walk: 8th March 2026 |
| Mar 14 |
10:00 - Working Party setting the club… |
| Mar 21 |
11:00 - Officer of the Day and Patrol… |
| Mar 22 |
11:00 - Sunday A Series Race 1 & B Ser… |
| Mar 28 |
10:00 - Messing About in Boats |
| Mar 28 |
13:30 - Eiger Race 1 / Saturday A Seri… |
| Mar 29 |
11:00 - Grassholme - Race Long Distanc… |
| Apr 4 |
10:00 - Messing About in Boats / junio… |
| Apr 4 |
13:30 - Saturday Sprint Races Series A… |
| Apr 5 |
11:00 - Easter Weekend Meeting - Race… |
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