Wigan Sailing Club

Wigan Sailing Club was formed in July 1968 on what is now known as Orrell Water Park, where the club operated till April 1969 when the club moved to the current home of Scotmans Flash, where they operated out of cars and a tent for open events. The club became affiliated to the RYA in February 1970 and in June of the same year saw the establishment of the Mirror fleet No.87 and the laser class was adopted in October 1974, both classes still sail on the water although not as strong as back in the... more