Facilities..
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Scammonden Water is a large 42 hectare reservoir which was formed when the M62 motorway was built and is believed to be the only reservoir with a 6 lane motorway on it's dam wall......anyway this makes access from most parts of the county & country relatively easy.......no we don't have our own access!, unless your very unlucky..........see directions on the location page. We have a large Clubhouse with all the facilities expected of a modern sailing club. The men's changing area is situated on the ground floor and has good sized changing room which leads off to 4 showers, adjacent to both these areas are the toilet facilities. |
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Also on the ground floor is an area for storing spare equipment but this is left at the owners own risk, although with this in mind this area is only accessed by entering a security code to the outside door which will be issued to all members on joining. As people are coming and going from this area during sailing times, it is recommended that valuables/money etc. are locked in the owner's cars. The Ladies changing room on the second floor of the main building, and is accessed through the main door and an inner security door. Again there is a large dry changing area with new showers and toilet facilities. |
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The clubhouse first floor houses the galley and eating area with panoramic views over the lake. The galley is fully equipped with catering facilities that are quite often called on to provide a hot lunch for open meetings and social events, held at the club. Tea, Coffee and Biscuits are available at all times during Sat/Sun/Wed sailing Also on this floor is the modern and comfortable Bar with prices which you would expect of a private club.....reasonable that is!........ which is usually open after sailing for a dissection of the days sailing. Social events are usually organised in this area. |
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We positively encourage family and friends of members to join in social events or come along on any sailing day...who knows you may want to sail or walk around the stunning scenery at the edge of the lake...or just watch the sailing. A pair of binoculars is highly recommended for both. |
Outside
Firstly somewhere to park your car. On entering the club grounds there is parking both left and right of the approach road and an overspill if needed.
Somewhere to park your boat. There is berths for 100 boats which are allocated by a member responsible for organising the boat park. All are level and have direct access to the two concrete slipways.
Safety
Sailing is generally a safe sport but safety is of paramount importance, for this reason we provide safety cover for all aspects of the sport. A new safety boat has been purchased in recent years so at any one time we can have two safety boats available to provide help, and or, assistance, if needed.
The Water
Last but not least the Water .......42 hectares and totalling 1,700 million gallons there is more than enough room for all abilities....racing.....training .....cruising or just messing about, just about all of the water is sailable.
Courses for racing are set by the Officer of the Day (OD), who is helped by two rescue crew. The OD also decides if conditions are suitable...usually too much wind or too little...for racing or an event to commence or continue. A new OD hut has been purchased recently and is equipped with electronic timing.