Midland Sailing Club

Anyone can try sailing at Sail Birmingham!

With our Sailability program, partnered with the RYA, you can try sailing in a welcoming club that helps you:

- Build confidence
- Improve your wellbeing
- Develop your sailing skills

If you or a dependant are interested, you can join our sessions every Thursday from 13:00-16:00:

https://www.sailbirmingham.com/book-your-sailability-session/

Join us for a great day of racing on the water at Midland Sailing Club for our Enterprise & GP14 Open this Sunday.

With the sun beating down and wind gently blowing, this is sure to become a day of close racing and high entertainment.

- Sunday 28 June 2026
- Entry Fee: £20
- Registration from 9:30am with briefing in front of the clubhouse at 10:30

Whether you're racing for silverware or just looking for a brilliant day on the water, all Enterprise and GP14 sailors are welcome!

Enter below!

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The Enterprise Midlands Double Chine Series continues on Sunday 28 June 2026 as the fleet heads to Midland Sailing Club for what promises to be another highly competitive and closely fought inland showdown.

Set against the distinctive backdrop of Edgbaston Reservoir in the heart of Birmingham, Midland SC offers a classic test of inland sailing — rewarding sharp tactical awareness, clean boat handling and the ability to read every shift and pressure line. With its open water and notoriously changeable breeze, competitors can expect racing where consistency and decision-making will be every bit as important as outright speed.

Following a strong start to the 2026 Double Chine campaign at Tamworth and an excellent turnout at Ogston last weekend, momentum in the Midlands fleet continues to build. The resurgence of the Enterprise class during its 70th anniversary year has been one of the standout stories of the season, with growing entry numbers, returning faces and plenty of fresh enthusiasm across the circuit.

Midland’s home sailors will be keen to use local knowledge to their advantage, but visitors from clubs including Shustoke Sailing Club, Tamworth and beyond are expected to ensure the racing at the front remains fiercely contested. Recent form suggests the leaderboard could be wide open, with several teams showing race-winning pace across the opening events.

As ever, the hallmark of the Enterprise class extends beyond the racing itself. The Midlands circuit continues to thrive thanks to its welcoming atmosphere, close camaraderie ashore and strong support from volunteers and host clubs who make these events possible.

With valuable series points available and the season gathering pace, Midland SC promises another superb day of Enterprise racing — tactical, competitive and friendly in equal measure.

Entries and enquiries are welcomed via the Enterprise Class Association and Midland Sailing Club. Visitors can expect a warm welcome and excellent racing.

https://midlandsailing.club/event/msc-ent-gp-open-2026/

Start Your Sailing Journey This June ⛵

Always wanted to try sailing? Our 2-day beginner course is the perfect place to start!

Join us at the reservoir on 7th & 14th June 2026 for a fun, hands-on introduction to sailing.

Here’s what to expect:

- Learn the essentials of sailing step-by-step
- Friendly, relaxed environment perfect for beginners
- All equipment provided
- Opportunity to progress to Level 2 and sail independently

Just bring your swimwear, a towel, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet, we’ll handle the rest!

Only a few spaces left, secure your spot today!

https://www.sailbirmingham.com/adult-rya-level-1/

Ready to Try Sailing This Summer? ⛵

Always fancied getting out on the water but not sure where to start? This is your moment!

Our RYA Level 1 Start Sailing course is a perfect friendly introduction to sailing for complete beginners — no experience needed at all.

📅 Course dates: 7th & 14th June 2026 at Edgbaston Reservoir.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Learn the basics (we’ll explain the tacks and gybes!)
• Build confidence on the water
• Gain your official RYA Level 1 certificate & logbook
• Enjoy small group sessions with expert instructors

Whether you're completing a bucket list goal or starting a new hobby, we’ll help you get on the water with confidence.

Only 4 spaces left — don’t miss out!

https://www.sailbirmingham.com/adult-rya-level-1/

A big thank you to all the racers who joined us for the Hansa Class UK open meeting. Your energy, skill, and perseverance through some wild weather made for a great day of racing.

Equally, thanks as well to the volunteers and our members for helping create such a unforgettable event, it wouldn’t be possible without you!

If you're interested in Sailability or volunteering at MSC, please give jess a call on +44 07778 378956.

Please see a link below for photos from the day, and we look forward to having you all back next year!

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCU5p4

Come and watch and support our Sailability participants in the Hansa Regatta today. There will also be other sailors with disabilities coming from all over the country to compete.

This is the biggest and most complex Open Meeting we run every year, and a huge thank you goes to our race team and all the volunteers.