The historic Thames Sailing Club operates from its original Victorian clubhouse on an attractive stretch of the River Thames in Surbiton.

The club is famous for two reasons: as the oldest river sailing club in Britain, having been formed in 1870; and also as the home of the amazing Thames A-Raters which date from the 19th century.

TSC has something for everyone who wants to sail.

As well as class racing in the Raters there's handicap racing. Among the dinghy classes at Thames are the Laser, Solo and Merlin Rocket and Firefly.

The clubs main fleet, the veteran Thames A-Raters are a remarkable sailing boat. A Victorian gentleman's yacht developed early last century specifically for river racing. Some are nearly a hundred years old, but even now, the 27 ft long Raters, with their 45 ft masts and large sail areas are still the fastest boats on the river, offering exciting sailing for their three-person crews.

Our attractive clubhouse overlooking the handsome Hampton Court park is the venue for many social events. There are few better places for an evening or weekend drink or meal. Class and handicap races are held every Tuesday evening and Sunday morning for raters and afternoon for other dinghy classes. New members, whatever their experience, are welcome, whether to sail their own boat, to join one of the Rater syndicates or to crew with more experienced members.

Sailing is scheduled for the following times. The latest rules (current from June 20th 2009 adjusted to RRS 2009-2012) cab be downoaded here,

TSC Vintage Merlin Rocket open meeting Saturday 25th June.

Race Officer Instructions

Limitation of Liability

China Bowl Timetable (Raters)

Saturday 14.00
16.00

Sunday 11.00
13.45
15.30

Class rules for Merlin Rockets here

Class rules for Thames 'A' Raters here

Rater handicaps here

Please find in the link below the new TSC sailing instructions

Sailing Instructions 2012

Series Results