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50th Anniversary Programme - click here
Welcome from the Commodore : In 2026, Datchet Water Sailing Club reaches an important milestone — 50 years of sailing at Datchet Water . Since the clubs founding, generations of sailors, volunteers, families, and friends have shaped what DWSC is today. From weekend racing and training to national and international success, the clubs strength has always come from its members. This anniversary weekend is More »
11 Feb 2026
Datchet Water Sailing Club Training Courses
Datchet offers a variety of courses, from shore-based to on-the-water sessions, for both juniors and adults. Junior Holiday Courses At Datchet Water Sailing Club we offer junior dinghy tuition for ages 7 to 15, for all abilities. Whether your child has never stepped in a boat before or has years of sailing behind them, there is something available. Our professional team of Instructors More »
5 Jun 2025
Datchet Water Sailing Club Achieves Prestigious British Sailing Pathway Club Status.
Datchet Water Sailing Club is pleased to announce its recent recognition as a British Sailing Pathway Club, a testament to its commitment to supporting young sailors and their racing endeavours. Created by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), the British Youth and Junior Sailing Pathway has long been a foundation for success for aspiring sailors. The Pathway Club programme underpins the Pathways "Racing for Life" initiative, aiming to make racing fun, develop strong More »
12 Apr 2024
15 Second Update Newsletter
The 15 Second Update is our weekly newsletter published every Friday. Subscribe More »
11 Jan 2024
Upcoming events
| April 4-6 |
IOM National Championships |
| April 4-6 |
Radio Sailing - Ten Rater Nati… |
| Apr 5 |
10:30 - Club Racing Spring Series » SSD1The Spring Series will kick off on Apr 5th and |
| April 7-9 |
Easter Week 2 » 3 Day, 20KT Squad Easter Warm…The Easter 20KT Squad warm up is open to all |
| April 7-9 |
09:30 - Easter Week 2 » 3 Day, Learn to Sail - Stage 1…This Course runs over 3 days, from 0930 to 1630 |
| April 7-9 |
09:30 - Easter Week 2 » 3 Day, Independent Sailing Ski…This course builds confidence and independence on the water, introducing |
| April 7-9 |
09:30 - Easter Week 2 » 3 Day, Improver Sailing Course…Improver Sailing Course (3 Days) Schedule: |
| April 7-9 |
09:30 - Easter Week 2 » 3 Day, Crew and Helm - Double…Sailing Competence Stage 4 Course (3 Days) |
| Apr 8 |
15:00 - Informal Sprint Racing (ISR) » ISR 9Join us on the water every Wednesday afternoon at 15:00 |
| April 11-12 |
Waszp Start of Season Champion…Entry for this event is through the Waszp RaceHub |
| April 11-12 |
09:30 - RYA Safety Boat Course - 2 Spa…Improve your powerboating skill and learn a range of safety |
| Apr 12 |
09:00 - RYA VHF Course - 10 Spaces Ava…The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by |
| Apr 12 |
10:30 - Sunday Morning Sprint Racing » SR1We plan to have Sprint Racing on Sunday mornings spread |
| Apr 15 |
15:00 - Informal Sprint Racing (ISR) » ISR 10Join us on the water every Wednesday afternoon at 15:00 |
