Datchet Water Sailing Club is situated on the 475-acre Queen Mother Reservoir in Berkshire, overlooking Windsor Castle and the Heathrow approach.
The elevation provides exceptionally clean air, making it a favorite for high-performance foiling. As an RYA Volvo Champion Club, its facilities and safety cover are of the highest standard. It offers a professional and high-energy environment for the West London community, with deep water that allows for foiling sessions in almost any wind direction.
SW, W, NE (Raised topography ensures clean air from these prevailing directions)
12-18 knots for beginners; 20-28 knots for advanced riders.
Non-tidal; consistent depth year-round.
14 Day - Tide Calendar for Datchet Water Sailing Club →Flat water to wind-chop.
Overall
Vibe & Crowds
Professional and active. A large community of racers and foilers with a very focused vibe. Moderate to High. Busy on weekends with club racing and foiling clinics.
Suitable For
Professional safety cover and clean air make it one of the best places to learn.
Negatives & Hazards
Rapidly changing urban weather; steep concrete banks; very exposed to gales; aircraft noise and wind shadows from Heathrow.
Datchet Water Sailing Club
Open in Google MapsVia Datchet Water Sailing Club membership or day sail passes. Large modern clubhouse with bar and catering.
Lined reservoir bed; concrete slipways.
Year-round; winter gales over the raised water provide world-class inland sessions.
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LIVE hourly wind, an interactive wind map with customised forecast ratings, and a 14-day outlook on the same page - everything you need to plan a session at Datchet Water Sailing Club.
High and low water times, tide curves, moon phase, and spring vs neap context - plan your winging or sailing session around the tide at Datchet Water Sailing Club, Berkshire.
Water quality at Datchet Water Sailing Club
At KnotNow, we report on real-time sewage discharge data to help you decide if the conditions at Datchet Water Sailing Club, Berkshire are right for you to sail or wing foil.
Wind and weather forecasts for Datchet Water Sailing Club are provided to help you plan your sessions. Conditions at this coastal location can change quickly, so always check the actual conditions when you arrive and trust your judgment. These forecasts are for recreational planning - always prioritize safety and verify conditions yourself before heading out. Tidal predictions for Datchet Water Sailing Club are based on the nearest primary station at LONDON BRIDGE (TOWER PIER) (32.09km away). Local conditions can vary from these predictions due to coastal topography and weather effects. Always verify tidal conditions on arrival - these predictions are for planning purposes only, not for navigational use or critical safety decisions.
