Elton Sailing Club www.eltonsailingclub.co.uk

Elton Sailing Club located on Elton Reservoir, just one mile from Bury Town Centre. Elton Reservoir measures 56 acres and benefits from a large clubhouse with a south facing lawn and fully licensed, hot and cold food served from the galley on race days.

Club racing is hugely popular with regular competitive racing on Wednesday evenings and Sundays. If racing’s not your thing come down on a Saturday where training is on offer and plenty free sailing and taster sessions.

Elton Sailing Club plays host to the national topper youth sailing squad and a wide range of boat class opens including Laser; Solo, Scorpion, Phantom and Streaker fleets to name but a few.

Social events are numerous and varied with annual events held at the club including the Summer BBQ; Live Music Nights; Brass Band Nights and many many more, guests are more than welcome to join in the fun!

History of Elton SC

Elton is one of the longest established sailing clubs in the North West. The reservoir is owned by British Waterways, and serves as a feeder for the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal. The reservoir.was made and opened in 1842 as a top up for the Bury-Bolton canal, because the local mill owners feared that taking water directly from the nearby River Irwell to supply the canal would result in a water shortage. The club itself was founded in 1858 when it introduced boating and sailing into it’s activities with the first regatta being held in 1870. The Club is owned and operated entirely by the Membership of the Club.

Reservoir & Club information

The reservoir measures 56 acres and has a shoreline that gives access to some of the best coarse fishing in the region. The Club has approximately 180 members with 150 berths and has three large boat houses used for storage and a Paint & Repair Workshop. There are plenty of social events organised throughout the year.

The south facing Clubhouse, which has been extended over the years has mature lawns, large barbeques and a childrens Play Area. A fully licensed bar offers a range of beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks, hot & cold food are available from the galley.

The Club is also used by various Groups including Bradford University, Greater Manchester Police Sailing & Windsurfing Sections as well as local schools, scout & activity groups.