Open Weekend / Discover Sailing at GSC

2026 Discover Sailing & Model Boats dates this year –

Saturday 02 May Model Boats all day from 10am to 4pm.

Monday 04 May Dinghy Sailing all day from 10am to 4pm

STRICTLY NO DOGS ALLOWED ON SITE DUE TO FARM ANIMALS

Gresford Sailing Club will be open to all who want to come and try out our activities : – 

Please note that we are only open at the below times as per calendar.

AMPM
10:00 – 13001400 – 16:00
Friday Evening Juniors18:00 – 20:30
SaturdayDinghy RacingModel Boats
SundaySocial SailingSocial Sailing

Wednesday Evening – sailing & racing for those with some experience

Bring your family. Bring your friends for this chance to Discover the fun of Sailing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding and generally messing about in boats. On Sunday visitors are welcome to bring their Stand Up Paddleboards. (SUPs)

Friday Evening Juniors: Friday Evening: 1800-2000

  • We introduce children of all ages to sailing, following RYA Junior training programmes.
  • Puddleducks (age 7 upwards) learn to sail in our fleet of Optimist dinghies.
  • Pirates (age 10 upwards) develop their sailing and racing skills and starting to sail in North Wales Club Youth Racing Circuit and RYA On-Board events .

Dinghy Racing (Saturday Morning): 1000-1400

  • Adults and older children enjoying mildly competitive racing

Model Boats (Saturday Afternoon ): 1400-1600

  • For some it is the joy of building exquisite models of larger vessels
  • For others it is competitive sailing from the comfort of a chair.
  • For all it is a very sociable activity.  

Social Sailing (Sunday): 1000-1500 By Invitation

  • Definitely not competitive.
  • The simple joy of handling a boat under sail, single handed or with family. Try going Round the Island and watch for the terrapins

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Sunday & other times once you are a member))

  • Bring your own board or borrow one,
  • Try out this fast growing activity on the safe waters of The Flash
  • Changing facilities are available (Possibly also a Shower)
  • SUP’s are welcome on any of our social sailing days