FUN was the word used by budding young sailors at a fortnightly Warwick Sailing Club regatta at Leslie Dam.

Despite the water level of Leslie Dam dropping to under 40 per cent, there is still plenty of water for sailing.

Club president and commodore Warren Stiff said membership had increased this year to 25.

"We have competitions on the first and third Sundays each month," Stiff said.

It is boats on the water at 10am and 2pm.

The competition results are based on Victorian yardstick where each sailor receives an adjusted time based on the size of their boat. The system is similar to adjusted times used in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

One of the most positive aspects of the membership growth has been the increased interest by young members.

Sam Delaney is one of the young members and said sailing was good fun.

"I have a new boat which was used for a world championship win on Botany Bay in 1989," he said.

"I bought the boat in Brisbane."

Junior commodore Connor Stiff competed in the last Hollywell to Manly race which took between four to five hours.

"Sailing is a competitive sport which can take you anywhere," he said.

Abi Stiff said sailing was her main sport in summer.

"I play netball in winter, I would sail from Hollywell to Manly but am too young ... 16 is the minimum age," Abi said.

Mai Aranas said she liked sailing because it was a feeling of freedom.

"You feel free on the water," she said.

For anyone keen to have a go, club members Neil Stiff and John Close are both accredited coaches and offer free lessons on a Saturday morning.

Warren said the dropping water level of Leslie Dam was not a problem for the club.

"There is still plenty of water for sailing," he said.

Long-time club official Gerry Roche is vice-commodore and Sam Delaney junior vice-commodore.

All welcome to fortnightly competitions from the sailing club clubhouse on the foreshore of the dam.

More information from Warren Stiff on 0408 754275 or wpstiff@gmail.com