Delph reservoir was completed in 1924, to provide a 78-acre source of water for domestic/industrial use and to supply extra, cleaner water to improve the River Irwell via Delph Brook.
The Sailing Club in Bolton was founded in 1962 when permission to sail on the water was granted.
The Club started modestly with two preferred dinghy classes – Fireballs and Enterprises. We used a wooden garage as the Clubhouse. This building still exists as storage, now known as the Bosun’s Hut. There was no electricity, and lighting was by bottled gas! A garden shed on stilts served as the race starting box.
Contact Info
Address:
Longworth Rd, Egerton, Bolton BL7 9TS, United Kingdom
Phone: 44 1204 309033
Email: info@delphsailingclub.com
Website: delphsailingclub.com
