Inland sailing & watersports
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Our Centrally Located 110 Acre Sailing Reservoir
Located in the midlands and close to all major UK transport links, our Andrew Simpson Centre in Birmingham is only 5 miles from the city centre and just 3 miles from the M5. Perfect for a quick escape and your next adventure on the water!
Our centrally located 110 acre sailing reservoir with unique views over the city enables us to offer the full range of RYA courses, training and activities for beginners through to experts!
Open all year round
Our all-season Centres run throughout the year to keep the water accessible to all.
A wide variety of activities
From sailing to windsurfing, foiling to kayaking, there’s something for everyone.
Central inland location
Safe and enclosed sailing lake close to major UK transport links.
Bartley Sailing Club
Close partnership with renowned local sailing club with an active club racing scene.
Business facilities
Meeting rooms, free wifi and catering options available on site.
Great Location & huge range of activities
Find your perfect course or activity at ASC Birmingham
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Whether you’re looking for beginner level courses, expert level coaching, taster sessions, birthday parties or holiday activities, we have something for everyone. Discover what ASC Birmingham has to offer.
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Practical information
Location & facilities
Our centrally located 110 acre sailing reservoir with unique views over the city enables us to offer the full range of RYA courses, training and activities for beginners through to experts!
Centre location
ASC Birmingham, 101 Genners Ln, Bartley Green,
Birmingham, B32 3NU
Open 7 days a week, 9am to 5pm
0121 820 2079
Centre facilities
Our Andrew Simpson Centre in Birmingham is only 5 miles from the city centre and just 3 miles from the M5.
Meeting & training rooms
Free wifi
Free parking
On-site café with reservoir view
Changing rooms
Toilets
Accessible facilities
Showers & lockers
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Community clubs and charitable programmes
Discover our range of community sailing clubs and programmes, subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation. Access the water regularly and discover your potential at ASC Birmingham
Sailing Club
A weekly sailing club for all levels, aimed at helping young people develop their skills and progress with their sailing.
| When | Saturdays and Wednesday evenings |
| Who | Ages 10+ for beginners to intermediate |
| Price | £15 per session* |
| How | Book online or in person |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation saving individuals at least £35 per session
Improver Sailing Club
A weekly sailing club for young people who are RYA Stage 3, or equivalent and want to progress with their sailing.
| When | Saturday from 13:30-16:30 |
| Who | Ages 8+ at RYA Stage 3 & above |
| Price | £15 per session* |
| How | Book online or in person |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation saving individuals at least £35 per session
Race Club
A weekly sailing club aimed at children and young adults at RYA Stage 3 or equivalent sailors, enabling them to learn and develop racing techniques.
| When | Sunday 09:30-12:30 |
| Who | Ages 8+ at RYA Stage 3 or equivalent |
| Price | £15 per session* |
| How | Book online or in person |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation saving individuals at least £35 per session
Discover Sailing
Discover Sailing is made available to all young people, regardless of their background or ability. Our Discover Sailing sessions enable young people to access an exciting new sport and become more active individuals.
| Who | Ages 8+ for beginners |
| Price | from £5 with subsidies available* |
| How | Get in touch to book or enquire |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
Aiming High
Aiming High is a sailing and watersports programme which supports young people living with a learning and/or physical disability. The programme also focuses on young people’s mental health, using sailing and watersports to boost young people’s sense of self-worth and help them manage their emotions.
| Who | Ages 7+ |
| Price | from £5 with subsidies available* |
| How | Get in touch to book or enquire |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
Young Leaders
Young Leaders provides young adults with the opportunity to attend a leadership-training programme where they learn key skills and are prepared for the Dinghy Instructor qualification.
| Who | Ages 14+ |
| Price | from £50 per weekend* |
| How | Get in touch to book or enquire |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
Volunteer Instructor Training
Volunteer Instructor Training provides an affordable way to gain qualifications and build a career in the Marine & Maritime Industry whilst giving back to the sailing community. Volunteer instructors can have a huge impact on their local communities and increase the numbers of people who are able to experience sailing for the first time or continue a pathway in their sailing career.
| Who | Ages 16+ |
| Price | full funding available* |
| How | Get in touch to book or enquire |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
Paddle Club
The perfect opportunity for young Paddlers to put their skills into practice on a regular basis, whilst making friends and enjoying the sport.
| When | TBC |
| Who | Ages 8+ |
| Price | from £15 per session* |
| How | Book online or in person |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
We’ve got something for everyone
School and youth group activity days
Our team will be happy to put together a bespoke package to meet the needs of your group. The centre can cater for group sizes of up to 120 people, taking part in a range of activities including sailing, windsurfing and paddlesports. The centre team has a wealth of experience in ensuring that activities cater to children with all levels of experience and will adapt activities to meet any additional needs.
Enquire about a group booking at ASC Birmingham
How we’re transforming lives
Our success stories
We work closely with groups and individuals to help them grow and succeed through learning new skills, building confidence and developing essential teamwork and leadership skills. Explore some of our success stories below.
Promoting Health and Wellbeing throughout 2022
We believe that participating in sailing and watersports promotes positive health and well-being. Therefore, we have developed two charitable programmes which focus upon young people’s physical and mental health.
The Holiday Activity Fund providing Opportunities on the water for all
In 2022, Andrew Simpson Centres received HAF funding from their local councils, with the support of footballer, Marcus Rashford. The aim of HAF is to provide support to children in receipt of free school meals throughout the holiday periods.
Over 1300 young people took part in our Community Clubs in 2022
All Community Clubs are subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation. 88% of the young people who took part in one of our Community Clubs said they felt part of the sailing and watersports community and 50% achieved accredited qualifications.
Our dedicated centre team
The people that make us who we are
We pride ourselves on having the best team in the industry, from top-quality instructors to exceptional customer-service givers and experienced managers. Our seasonal instructor team can grow to over 100 over the summer. Our senior team members below are your best point of contact year-round.
Alex Porter
Operations and Regional Manager
Tayla Donovan
Centre Manager
Kirsten Lowther
Senior Instructor
Speak to the team at ASC Birmingham
Make a general enquiry
Whether you’d like to ask about a bespoke activity, a course recommendation or anything else, our friendly centre team will be able to help. Call during normal opening hours (Monday to Sunday 9am – 5pm) or send a message with the form below:
Contact details
ASC Birmingham
101 Genners Ln, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 3NU
+44 (0)121 820 2079
birmingham@andrewsimpsoncentres.org
Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm
Closed over the holidays from Saturday 21st December – Monday 6th January 2025
Our sailing community
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ASC Portland
Based at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, sailing in Portland Harbour offers the benefit of sea sailing, but in a safe and enclosed environment giving versatility to all sessions.
You’re in safe hands
All of our courses are led by industry-leading professionals, with experience in working with children and those with additional physical and learning needs.
Recognised as experts
Our centres have RYA accredited instructors and coaches, meaning you are getting the highest level of expert tuition for you and your family.
Ethical fundraising
We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator, showing that we are committed to fundraise in a way that is legal, open, honest and respectful.
Not sure where to go?
If you’d rather speak to a person, get in touch with our Centres directly on +44 (0)300 124 0449 9am – 5 pm, Monday to Saturday to have a chat.
