Sailing

Sailing is one of the purest pastimes the Northwest has to offer.

With over 10,000 hectares of lakes and open water, including the world-famous Lake District, the range of sailing opportunities is vast. The proximity to the coast means the strong winds from the Irish Sea provide ample opportunities for ‘windcatchers’ and the Wirral has seven sailing clubs, containing over 3,000 members.

Further inland Greater Manchester is spoilt for choice, with open waters such as Pennington Flash, Dovestones Reservoir, Gorton Reservoir, Hollingworth Lake, Delph Reservoir and Belmont Reservoir.
Winsford Flash and Butterworth Mere are great places to sail in Cheshire, along with the River Weaver at Frodsham, home to the Weaver Sailing Club.