Discover the joy of sailing at Reading Sailing Club’s Open Day

Miroslava Flimelova invites you to the Reading Sailing Club open day on 9 May 2026 to experience the joy of being on the open water.

Sailing offers a unique way to enjoy the freedom of the outdoors, fresh air, and wide-open spaces. It allows people to cross oceans – or simply a lake – using wind power alone.

It offers something for everyone. As a competitive sport, it demands technical skill and athletic ability, and as a leisure activity, it provides calm and relaxation. The independence of being on a boat with only the wind and the waves brings a distinctive thrill.

Reading Sailing Club is a hidden gem for anyone who loves the water, set on a beautiful, secluded lake in Sonning, just minutes from Reading town centre (postcode RG4 6TT).

The club provides a friendly, welcoming environment with facilities for dinghy sailing, model yachting, windsurfing, and paddle sports. A full programme of racing, adult and junior training, and social events runs throughout the year.

The membership spans novices to competitive racers, thrill-seekers who enjoy challenging conditions, and those who prefer peaceful time on the water with family and friends – or watching sunsets over the lake.

The club celebrates its 72nd anniversary this year and has occupied the current site since 1967. The current clubhouse, completed in 2004, offers excellent facilities, including an outdoor deck with views across the lake. A large boat park supports member-owned craft, alongside a range of dinghies available for hire.

Members run the club entirely, volunteering as instructors, race officials, safety boat crew, and maintenance teams. The club operates as a recognised Royal Yachting Association sailing centre, offering structured training and qualifications.

The club aims to encourage more people to take up sailing and will host an open day on Saturday 9 May 2026, from 11am to 3pm.

The event welcomes everyone and offers a chance to try sailing in sessions led by experienced sailors. Visitors can meet members and learn about training and membership options. Windsurfing, canoeing, and model yachting displays will take place, with refreshments available.

Anyone interested can register in advance by contacting enquiries@readingsc.org.uk or attend on the day. A warm welcome awaits. Find out more at readingsc.org.uk

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