At WHSC, we’re lucky to sail all year round — 365 days a year — on the beautiful Welsh Harp Reservoir. Whether you love the buzz of single class fleet racing, prefer relaxed recreational sailing, or are looking for inclusive sailing, there’s always something happening on the water.
Club Racing
We run single-class fleet racing in three dinghy classes — GP14, ILCA 7, and ILCA 6. The fleets are very welcoming, and we always come together for tea and cake or a meal after sailing.
For experienced racers, we have large, competitive fleets that offer exciting racing at all levels. The club also has 10 GPs and 8 ILCAs available for members to borrow, making it easy to transition to the club, including from other classes.
For those new to racing or trying it for the first time, we have a friendly mentoring culture that helps sailors build skills and confidence. This includes regular on- and off-the-water coaching and a practice race series to help you prepare.
Racing takes place every Saturday all year round, and on Tuesday evenings during spring and summer.
If you’d like to find out more or have any questions, please email our Sailing Captain
Helpful links (click to follow):
- A friendly guide for new sailors thinking of joining our race fleets
- New Club Racing Sailing Instructions - coming soon
- Club Racing Notice of Race
- Racing Flags and Start Sequence
- Race duties
- Race Results
Open Events & Regattas
WHSC regularly hosts exciting open events for GP14s and ILCAs, including the GP14 Southern Travellers and the Thames Valley ILCA Grand Prix, as well as one-off regattas for the local sailing community.
Our sailors are also active travellers, competing in regional, national, and world championships, as well as open meetings across the country and beyond. There’s a strong, welcoming community of travelling sailors who represent WHSC with enthusiasm wherever they go.
If you are interested in finding out more about our open meetings or travelling to events elsewhere, please email our Sailing Captain
Helpful links:
Recreational Sailing
The Harp is open to members 365 days a year, so you can sail whenever it suits you — not just on race days.
The club also runs weekly recreational sailing sessions with safety cover, perfect for those wanting to practice their skills or simply enjoy a relaxed sail. It’s a great way to spend time on the water, improve your sailing, and connect with our friendly club community.
Dates for club-organised recreational sailing can be found on the club calendar. It’s a drop-in session, and of course, there’s always cake or a meal afterwards!
If you’d like to find out more or have any questions, please email our Recreational Sailing Organiser
Accessible Sailing
WHSC is proud to support Sailability, the RYA’s national programme that enables people with disabilities to enjoy the freedom and independence of sailing.
Our dedicated volunteers help make sailing accessible, inclusive, and fun for all with individual activity plans for each sailor.
If you’d like to find out more about sailing with us or volunteering, please email our Sailability Lead — we would love to hear from you!
This is where we sail - Chart of the Welsh Harp
This is what ii looks like - Action aerial video
This is why we sail here - Watch why we love sailing at WHSC