Midland Sailing Club

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.

Join us this Sunday, 3rd May, for our 2026 ILCA open!

Registration open at 9:30 upstairs with briefing happening in front of the club at 10:30, Breakfast and lunch available at the gally throughout the day.

Don’t miss out on a warm day of sailing, good food and excellent racing, we look forward to seeing you there! 🇨🇭⛵️

NOR and sign up below:

https://midlandsailing.club/event/msc-ilca-open-2026/

We're launching a new Sailability project on Thursday 30th April 2026.
'Out of the Blue' provides free sailing sessions for adults with mental health needs every Thursday morning.
Come and find out more at the free taster session from 10am - 12pm.
Or contact Jess on 07778378956 [email protected]

'Sailability' Volunteer Open Day
Thursday 23rd April 2026
10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer and helping people with disabilities take part in sailing and watersports in Birmingham on a regular basis?
No previous experience needed.
Come and find out more, meet staff, volunteers and service users at Midland Sailing Club.
For more information contact Jess: ‭07778 378956‬ [email protected]

Thank you to all competitors and volunteers who joined us for the Merlin Rocket Owners Association Open on Sunday.

Top Three Overall:

🥇 Caroline Gould & Chris Gould
🥈 Richard Adams & Ashanti Lennox
🥉 Rob Kennaugh & Andrew Prosser

Full results are now available here:
https://phrasys.net/msc/results/2026/merlin.html

Well done to all for putting on a strong show during the day and we look forward to welcoming you back to Midland Sailing Club in 2027!

Merlins face epic fury at Midland - Conditions did not much resemble the Met office's 'light winds' [Photo (c) Julian Harms] https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/294537/?source=facebook

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the Merlin Rocket Owners Association Open — Sunday, 15th March — to kick off the first Silver Tiller event of the year!

With the reservoir topped up and forecast looking fantastic, we’re really excited to host you and start the season in style.

Free breakfast bap + tea/coffee are included with your entry, with lunch and refreshments also available throughout the day.

If you’d like to join us, book below:

https://midlandsailing.club/event/msc-merlin-rocket-open-2026/

Only 2 days until we kick off the 2026 junior sailing season!

Our first session of the year is fast approaching, taking place on March 14th from 10:00am–12:30pm, and we’d love for you to join us!

Whether your young sailor is experienced or brand new, it’s a great chance to get out on the water and enjoy a fun morning for kids 8-18.

Book your spot below — see you there!

https://www.sailbirmingham.com/youth-sailing/