About Us
Carsington Sailing Club is located on the picturesque Carsington Water on the southern edge of the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District.
As well as the Sailing and Watersport activities that the Club has to offer, there is access within 200 metres to a Visitors Centre, Fishing, Cycle Hire, Children's Play Area and other activities. There is a 3 mile walking/cycle route perfect for little legs (and big ones too) and an 8 mile walking/cycling route for those who want a bit more of a challenge. The tracks also provide links to the High Peak and Tissington trails. All this is accessible right from the Club gates.
We are open Wednesdays to Sundays for Recreational Sailing, Racing, Adult and Youth Training, Windsurfing & Foiling, Visitor Day Sailing as well as a new venture for Radio Controlled Yachts.
The Club has ample free parking, plus large changing facilities with plenty of hot showers.
As well as a large Club Room with plenty of seating, bar and galley, there is a large outside balcony overlooking the water, with picnic tables for those warm summer days when you can soak up the wonderful views we are able to enjoy.
Great food is available from "The Galley" on Wednesdays and at Weekends.
Free wifi is also available to Members.
From Start to Finish, Carsington Sailing Club offers wonderful opportunities to get involved with a variety of Watersport activities in a fantastic setting, whether it is for for the whole family or individuals. Full disabled access and toilets.
If you would like to come and check us out please either turn up or contact us so we can make sure we have someone available to show you around and answer all your questions.
Our contact details are:
Email: office@cscmail.co.uk
Phone: 01629 540609
Below you will find brief details of the activities we have available.
Start Sailing
Never tried sailing? Fancy giving it a go for the first time? In 2025 we have a monthly Sail Tasters Morning, where one of our instructors will take you out on the water, offer a brief introduction to sailing and chat about the next steps to learning yourself!
Training
Carsington Sailing Club is a recognised RYA Training Centre, this recognised qualification ensures our training is up to a super high standard and best quality.
From those first steps into Sailing through to a range of advanced courses, there is lots of information on a wide range of RYA Adult and Youth training courses to suit all the family in our Training Section.
RYA Learn to Sail courses, RYA Windsurfing & Winging, RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA Safety Boat, plus a variety of onshore courses, such as RYA First Aid, are also available. Our knowledgable, friendly and expert instructors will help you meet the aim you set yourself in a fun and safe way!
Book courses online or for more information please call the office on 01629 540609 or via email at office@cscmail.co.uk
Already a Sailor?
As a Member of Carsington, you can enjoy Recreational Sailing, Club Racing, Open Events, Windsurfing & Foiling and even Radio Controlled Model Yachting.
Boats, up to 7.3m (24"), can be berthed at the Club, with access to the water either by one of three slip ways with pontoons or via a very large expanse of maintained beach area.
Cruisers are also most welcome and we have a number of buoyed moorings in the bay.
Boat Hire
If you can already sail but don't have a boat of your own, Members may hire one from our fleet, which includes Comet Trio, Laser, Rs Vision, Laser 2000, Wayfarer, Hartley 15, 12 & 10, RS Fevas, Picos, Toppers, Catamarans, and a Keelboat! For more details.......
Youth Sailing
Carsington is deeply committed to developing the next generation of sailors. In addition to offering a broad range of RYA Sailing Courses, the Club runs a Saturday afternoon OnBoard Club designed to enhance young sailors' skills. Our youth Saturday OnBoard Sessions, are for sailors above stage 2, a fantastic and fun opportunity to get on the water and try many new sports!
The Club enjoys strong ties with Derbyshire Youth Sailing and proudly serves as a host venue for the Derbyshire Scouts Sailing group.
Carsington is a frequent venue for regional and national Topper and Optimist events and occasionally hosts training weekends for these classes.
Sailability
If you are disabled and fancy having a go at sailing, then the Carsington Sailability Group makes disability plain Sailing.
The Sailability Group have been an integral part of the Club for over 20 years
There are dedicated facilities for disabled sailors, as well as a hoist to help sailors get in and out of boats.
Sailing takes place on most Wednesdays and Saturdays with, as well as on water activity, lots of social interaction, not to mention extended lunches provided by the Galley.
The group are also very active in organising charity events at the Club as well as hosting a Hansa Open event each year.
Visitor Sailing
Visitors are welcome to sail at Carsington Sailing Club, with opportunities to enjoy the excellent facilities and stunning surroundings, whether for casual sailing or participation in organized events. We offer short term membership on either a Daily or Weekly basis. More information....
Family Holiday Courses:
If you and your family are visiting the Carsington area, there are many oportunites for you and your family to utilise the amazing space. You could learn to sail, experience the thrill of winging and windsurfing, learn to drive a fast powerboat, or cruise along the sunset in a keelboat. For any questions or advice please get in contact with the office!
Social Events
Off the water Carsington sailing club members enjoy social evenings and events. Our anual fireworks display is not one to miss in November, we love watching the entertaining Easter egg hunts and games, quiz nights and open mic nights are super fun and a great way to meet other members.
Popular on Friday evenings in the summer, Sail and Sizzle evenings: the water is open late, and the BBQ is sparked up. Bring your own and enjoy!
