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LOOK: Visitors push the boat out at sailing open day

Andy Morris 21st May, 2026   0

LANDLUBBERS were invited onto the water at a sailing club near Rugby.

Draycote Water Sailing Club hosted a fun day, encouraging visitors to try sailing, paddleboarding and windsurfing – with experienced helms to show them the ropes.

Severn Trent Water and Rugby Canoe Club also exhibited at the event, while the club galley served up a barbecue and held a cake sale.

Visitors were challenged to try and guess the deepest part of the reservoir and the number of gold coins in a treasure jar, with a pirate on hand to add to the entertainment.




Club Manager Dave Rowe said: “The club welcomed around 130 people and the wind conditions were ideal for trying all of the different watersports.

“Sailing, windsurfing and paddleboarding were all very popular and with a variety of activities on shore as well it was a really fun and enjoyable day. A big thank you to everyone who came along.”