Barnt Green Sailing Club

Barnt Green Sailing Club The official page for Barnt Green Sailing Club Barnt Green Sailing Club is one of the premier sailing clubs in the West Midlands.

The club is based at Upper Bittell reservoir in rural North Worcestershire but we are only a short distance from Birmingham and the M5 and M42 motorways. We welcome new members of all sailing abilities and as an RYA Champion Club we pride ourselves on providing training for dinghy cruising and racing to RYA standards for juniors and adults. We have a fleet of club boats which members can use inclu

ding Pico, Lark, Optimist and Cadet class dinghies. Organised racing at the club takes place all year round on Sundays and on Wednesday evenings during British summertime. We also enjoy casual sailing at other times especially on Saturday afternoons during the summer months. The clubhouse provides a bar open to members and their guests and also benefits from WiFi connection. The ladies and gents changing rooms and showers were upgraded in 2016.

Photos from last nights very warm🔆 Arden Estates Late Wednesday Evening Series by Dan and Fynn Neilson.
25/06/2026

Photos from last nights very warm🔆 Arden Estates Late Wednesday Evening Series by Dan and Fynn Neilson.

Congratulations to BGSC Youth Squad member Fred who took the second place in the ILCA4 Class and first boy at the South ...
24/06/2026

Congratulations to BGSC Youth Squad member Fred who took the second place in the ILCA4 Class and first boy at the South & South West Junior Championships held in Weymouth last weekend. Fred was clearly listening hard at the recent Jon Emmett Sailing Coaching day. Keep going Fred 👏

It is officially one of the hottest days of the year 🔆. While we want you to enjoy the sunshine, please be careful aroun...
24/06/2026

It is officially one of the hottest days of the year 🔆. While we want you to enjoy the sunshine, please be careful around the water! 🌊

If you find yourself in an emergency, knowing exactly how to signal for help can save your life. Make sure you know these vital distress signals:

If you are in the water and need to signal for help, ensure you stay afloat and conserve energy.

Float first: Before signalling, roll onto your back, extend your arms and legs, and get your breathing under control.

Raise ONE arm straight up: Lift a single arm straight into the air. You can hold it steady or wave it slowly from side to side. Keep your fist closed or your hand open, the key is the single vertical arm.

Shout for help: Use your voice to attract attention while your arm is raised.

Never raise both arms: Lifting both arms out of the water removes your natural buoyancy and will quickly push your head underwater.

Avoid frantic splashing or waving, as this drains your energy and makes it much harder to keep your airway above the surface.

If you are on a boat:

Repeatedly raise and lower your outstretched arms to your sides.

⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY RULE: ⚠️
NEVER wave your hands above your head. This is incredibly common, but it is easily misinterpreted as a friendly greeting. People might just smile and wave back instead of realising you are in trouble.

Please stay hydrated, keep an eye out for each other, and share this post to keep your friends and family safe today! 💙

Photos from last weeks Arden Estates Sunday Series. Photos courtesy of Robin Lees.
23/06/2026

Photos from last weeks Arden Estates Sunday Series.

Photos courtesy of Robin Lees.

Gather your crew and get involved in the The Family Pirate Race 🏴‍☠️ which is part of the Flag Officers' Family Regatta ...
22/06/2026

Gather your crew and get involved in the The Family Pirate Race 🏴‍☠️ which is part of the Flag Officers' Family Regatta and Prize Giving this coming Sunday! Build your very own small pirate ship, and race downwind to the finish line. The first crew to conquer the seas will win the treasure chest! 💎🗺️ Sets sail at 12:30 PM Sunday 28th June! ⏰

Find out more here: https://www.sailingbarntgreen.com/event/flag-officers-regatta-2026

Have you ever wanted to learn to sail? Join our RYA Adult Beginner Training Weekend on Sat18th July and Sun 19th July. T...
20/06/2026

Have you ever wanted to learn to sail? Join our RYA Adult Beginner Training Weekend on Sat18th July and Sun 19th July.

The two days of training will focus on getting on the water and building confidence. The course will follow the RYA programme and will aim to complete either the Level 1 or Level 2 curriculum depending upon the previous experience of the participants.

Find out more here: https://www.sailingbarntgreen.com/event/july-adult-level-1-or-level-2-training

Robin Brown out enjoying the conditions last night at the Arden Estates Late Wednesday Evening Series on his Windsurfer....
18/06/2026

Robin Brown out enjoying the conditions last night at the Arden Estates Late Wednesday Evening Series on his Windsurfer.

Competitive action from last night's Arden Estates Late Wednesday Evening Series.Photos courtesy of Mark Tiffany. ...
18/06/2026

Competitive action from last night's Arden Estates Late Wednesday Evening Series.

Photos courtesy of Mark Tiffany.

Address

Barnt Green Sailing Club. Upper Bittell Reservoir
Birmingham
B458BH

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

0121 445 1226

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