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Welcome to Pennine Sailing Club

Pennine Sailing Club is a warm, family-focused club on the beautiful Winscar Reservoir, where everyone is welcome to learn, sail, and race together. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a keen racer, or somewhere in between, there’s a place for you here. Our RYA-accredited training centre and thriving Kids Club help sailors of all ages grow in confidence and skill, while our racing programme offers everything from relaxed club starts to competitive series that challenge and inspire. With a friendly community and a passion for developing sailors at every level, Pennine is the perfect place to learn, compete, and belong in the heart of the Pennines.

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Latest news

Club awarded RYA Pathway Status

We are proud to announce that Pennine Sailing Club has been granted RYA Pathway Club status, a fantastic testament to the hard work and dedication by many volunteer members both past and present developing junior and youth racing at the club. More »

12 Jan 2026

And they're off!

The 2026 Brass Monkey series has started with 4 very hardy sailors braving the freezing conditions for 3 short races. Huge respect to Pete, Seb, Emily and Fred for giving it a go and thank you to the duty team (Colin and Dom). More »

4 Jan 2026

2025 Frostbite Series Winners

Congratulations to Emily Dengate for winning the 2025 Frostbite series, with Pete Hallitt a close second and Craig Rattigan showing what consistency and determination can do by coming a very well earned third. More »

29 Dec 2025

Boxing Day Bash

Santa 1st with 2nd and 3rd elves. 10 boats out on the water for a chilly Boxing Day Bash. Great conditions and a nice long course which were perfect to work off some of the Christmas Day calories! More »

26 Dec 2025

One for the diary....Boxing Day Bash

Calling all sailors with lots of layers (and hopefully some Christmas goodies to try out for the first time!). We will be running a Boxing Day race, starting at 11:00 for those who would like to get out on the water. More »

12 Dec 2025 by Phil Tenney

Topper Class Association Training

The International Topper Class Association (ITCA) GBR (aka the UK association) runs a series of training and coaching events nationally and regionally to support sailors of all abilities.  To find out more see Topper racing and coaching , including the selection policy for the including National Performance Squad.  Please note that applications for the 2026-2027 Regional Performance Squad and National Performance Squad will open on 1st June 2026.  Make sure you checkout the events calendar More »

11 Dec 2025

Upcoming events

Jan 18

2026 Brass Monkey Series - Wee…

11:00 start, 3 races back to back
Jan 25

2026 Brass Monkey Series - Wee…

11:00 start, 3 races back to back
Feb 1

2026 Brass Monkey Series - Wee…

11:00 start, 3 races back to back
Feb 7

Single-handed Open Race Coachi…

At Dom Barnes Coaching, we help sailors train smart, sail
Feb 8

2026 Brass Monkey Series - We…

11:00 start, 3 races back to back
Feb 15

2026 Brass Monkey Series - Wee…

11:00 start, 3 races back to back
Feb 22

2026 Brass Monkey Series - Wee…

11:00 start, 3 races back to back
Feb 28

Single-handed Open Race Coachi…

At Dom Barnes Coaching, we help sailors train smart, sail
Mar 1

2026 Brass Monkey Series - Wee…

11:00 start, 3 races back to back
March 7-8

Single-handed Open Race Coachi…

At Dom Barnes Coaching, we help sailors train smart, sail
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