Queen Mary Sailing Club

A busy sailing club based on a 900 acre reservoir.Really good for windsurfing as well.The wind is clean" as this area is a little raised.The clubhouse is large and well assigned and food priced for the pocket.All in all this is the place to enjoy some the best inland watersports in the UK."

This is a brilliant club for courses. I did a Power Boat course Levels 1 and 2 at the beginning of September. The staff and the knowledgeable, friendly instructor were TOP CLASS. THE DUTY OFFICERS , HANNAH and ROSS EVEN DELIVERED MY CERTIFICATE AT HOME, because I needed it urgently !!! You cannot do better than that .c.Wheeler

I was given a course of lessons as a Xmas present from my husband but it was made clear to me I was unwelcome here. The one lesson I had was taken by a patient and kind instructor but I was unable to arrange further lessons due to the very condescending, unhelpful, brusque and frankly repellent female office staff. As much as I was aware the pursuit of sailing requires a degree of self-application I didn't realise that a steely determination was a pre-requisite to booking lessons here. I always wanted to learn but I found dealing with this facility an unwecoming, repellent, unworthwhile experience. I'm sure this is a great place for members but I wouldn't recommend it as either a visitor or a learner and certainly not as a beginner.

A lot of fun for the kids, the cafe closed a bit early, but maybe because we went on a Sunday. Instructions nice and clear by the instructor

I've been around many clubs 40/50 miles from where I live (Kingston) and also abroad (Italy) but nothing comes close to Queen Mary.The whole place is about 20m above ground, which gives clean wind for sailing and a very enjoyable view.As a sailor from Hastings, I showed my sailing certificates, registered as a member and I was able to go on the water straightaway.Finn helped me out to know better the club boats, him and all the staff are very professional.Changing rooms and equipment are kept the best I've ever seen so far and I just can't praise enough the hardwork of the staff.I'm amazed by the quantity of boats available and also by the automatic winch rope that helps bringing the boats up.I haven't been able to book any courses yet, as my dates hardly match the ones of the club, but I hope that soon I will be able to.

Not an ideal venue to learn windsurfing as the location is too windy to handle for a complete beginner. Attended a two days windsurfing course ended up not able to pass the assessment and no advise was given how and what to do next to achieve the goal.The club facilities is good, but the water is only good for experienced and competent windsurfer.

We walked around the reservoir which was lovely. Very cold so cover your ears !!!! It took about 1 hour 30 mins. After we went into the club house for a drink and something to eat. Very reasonable cost but the coffee is not the best, perhaps go for the tea. The service there is lovely, very friendly and the food we ate was excellent.

I can’t talk highly enough about this club and how well they’ve supported my son.He did all his sailing and windsurfing qualifications at QM and has now also passed his assistant instructor courses in both windsurfing and sailing.. It’s great for getting him outdoors and off his phone and games..It’s fully inclusive, my son is mixed race and he’s treated no different than anyone else also the staff and instructors are amazing, there’s a great cafe with lovely food and drink also..Go check it out, what do you have to lose..

A very good club. I've done multiple courses here. Every time I've been here, the staff, both instructors and general staff, are incredibly supportive and kind. The sailing area is huge which is great because no matter how much is going on, there is always space for you to sail. The winds you find at QM are also pretty good!

Just completed my RYA Level 1 sailing course at Queen Mary Sailing Club. Great instructors and facilities. The club has a friendly and helpful community and is a great place to practice and learn; already booked for my RYA Level 2.