29/08/2026
At last, we managed to get a photo of Nigel! πΈβ΅οΈ
A big thank you to Nigel for sharing his skills and giving his time out on the water today. Really appreciated! π
Located high on the moors above Burnley, Rossendale Valley Sailing Club offers some of the best sailing & windsurfing conditions in the North West.
Official club page, with notices about events and activities at Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. RVSC is open throughout the year for Sailing & Windsurfing. Regular Wednesday Race series from Spring through to Summer. Sunday afternoon race series throughout the year.
29/08/2026
At last, we managed to get a photo of Nigel! πΈβ΅οΈ
A big thank you to Nigel for sharing his skills and giving his time out on the water today. Really appreciated! π
What a wonderful day out on the water here at RVSC! β΅οΈπ
Great weather, plenty of time on the water and lots of smiles around Clowbridge Reservoir. βοΈπ
20/08/2026
A big thank you to Kath for scoring last nightβs race from the powerboat! β΅οΈπ
It takes a great team behind the scenes to keep our racing running smoothly, and we really appreciate Kath giving her time to record the results while enjoying a beautiful evening out on Clowbridge Reservoir. π
20/08/2026
Last nightβs racers set off in moderate/light winds. As the wind dropped, the race was called after 4 laps.
The winners were Nigel and Phil in the Wayfarer, with Robert second in the Phantom, Ben third in his Laser, Tony fourth in his Enterprise, and Eric following in his Streaker.
Thank you to everyone for a beautiful evening, with a convivial atmosphere enjoyed by all. β΅οΈ
16/08/2026
08/08/2026
Ready for a day on the water! β΅π¦π
What a brilliant day we had on the water at todayβs taster session! β΅π
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to all our wonderful volunteers who helped make the day such a success.
Missed out? We still have places available for our September taster session! Visit our website to sign up and come give watersports a go. π
31/07/2026
π Places are still available for our September Taster Session! β΅
Join us on Saturday 12th September at Clowbridge Reservoir and discover whatβs possible on the water.
Try sailing, paddleboarding and kayaking, meet our friendly team and explore the club and its facilities. No pressure and no experience needed β just come along and give it a go!
π² Register your interest by scanning the QR code or visiting rvsc.co.uk
31/07/2026
On Wednesday evening, we enjoyed another great race on the water with Martin L, Robert and Simon racing in their dinghies, alongside Martin A S on his windsurfer.
It was a close 5-lap race, with Martin A S crossing the finish line first on the water. After the handicaps were applied, the
final results were:
π₯ Simon β 48:97
π₯ Robert β 54:31
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Martin L β 4 laps in 50:17
π Martin A S β 5 laps in 53:39
Well done to everyone who took part, and thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the evening possible! β΅
π Another fantastic evening on the water at Rossendale Valley Sailing Club! β΅πββοΈ
There's nothing quite like spending a summer evening sailing or windsurfing at Clowbridge Reservoir. Great conditions, great company, and plenty of smiles all round!
Being a member is about more than just getting out on the water. It's joining a friendly, welcoming community where you can learn new skills, make new friends, and enjoy regular sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and social events throughout the year.
If you've ever thought about giving it a go, we'd love to welcome you.
π Rossendale Valley Sailing Club, Clowbridge Reservoir
| Wednesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |