RYA-affiliated offshore club and training centre for Reading and the surrounding area
Talk: The Story of Sailing Holidays
Mon 02 Mar
|Upper Thames Motor Yacht Clubhouse
Barrie Neilson, founder of Sailing Holidays, will take you back to the 1970s, exploring the birth of flotilla sailing and how it all began in Greece. Expect engaging stories from the early days, insights into how Sailing Holidays has evolved, and why its distinctive spirit has endured for 50 years.
Time & Location
02 Mar 2026, 19:30
Upper Thames Motor Yacht Clubhouse, Club Ho/Mill Island, Reading RG4 6TW, UK
About the event
Note: Any new members will need to make contact in advance of coming along to any events as there is a security gate and access is to members and guests only.
Join us for a special evening with Barrie Neilson, founder of Sailing Holidays, as the company prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.
Barrie will take you back to the 1970s, exploring the birth of flotilla sailing, why it emerged as a revolutionary way to learn to sail, and how it all began in Greece. Expect engaging stories from the early days, insights into how Sailing Holidays has evolved, and why its distinctive spirit has endured for five decades.
The talk will also mark an incredible milestone - over half a million Brits introduced to sailing - celebrating the challenges, adventures, and unforgettable memories.