Our Story
Wembley Sailing Club was originally set up during the 1950s by a group of amateurs very keen on sailing.
At that time and throughout the 60s, sailing and water sports, in general, were having a real moment so a lot of clubs were inaugurated at that time.
The club has changed a lot over time, originating as a competitive racing club. Over the last ten years though that has changed and we’ve become much more training-orientated, focused on teaching the skills needed and making sailing a fun option whatever your skill level.
Sailing has a history of seeming exclusive for the limited few, so for us we want to get as many people as we can out on the water learning to sail. It’s a very valuable skill, not just in terms of learning a sport and getting exercise, there’s also a lot of problem-solving involved which helps develop skills for the everyday world as well.
However, if you just want to race that option is still a core component of our club; we have around 200 members, most of whom love to race so you won’t be short of competitors!
At that time and throughout the 60s, sailing and water sports, in general, were having a real moment so a lot of clubs were inaugurated at that time.
The club has changed a lot over time, originating as a competitive racing club. Over the last ten years though that has changed and we’ve become much more training-orientated, focused on teaching the skills needed and making sailing a fun option whatever your skill level.
Sailing has a history of seeming exclusive for the limited few, so for us we want to get as many people as we can out on the water learning to sail. It’s a very valuable skill, not just in terms of learning a sport and getting exercise, there’s also a lot of problem-solving involved which helps develop skills for the everyday world as well.
However, if you just want to race that option is still a core component of our club; we have around 200 members, most of whom love to race so you won’t be short of competitors!
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WSC has a rich history of racing and sailing stories, much of which is threatening to be lost to time. If you have a WSC photos or a story to share, get in contact!
