Scaling Dam is situated approximately half way between Whitby and Guisborough on the A171 Moor Road.
The reservoir is owned by Northumbrian Water Ltd. who lease the club house and sailing rights to Scaling Dam Sailing Club.
From its inception in 1971 Scaling Dam S.C. has been a thriving dinghy sailing club which has attracted families learning to sail in safety.
Besides general cruising, regular competitive racing also occurs with participants ranging from novice sailors to those at international level.
