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Gideon Crees wins the Brown Cup at the TSC Regatta
TSC's Regatta saw a weekend of contrasts with challenging and exhilarating winds on the Saturday and a drifter on the Sunday, which proved especially tough for the handicap fleet in their 4 race series. On the Saturday young Gideon Crees sailing a club Fusion 1 showed consistent pace and control to keep up with his father, David Crees, leading in his Enterprise. David then capsized on the last mark before the finish to give Gideon
Published 17:06 on 6 Jul 2025
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Osprey wins the 2025 China Bowl
It was a weekend of contrasts in the 2025 China Bowl 4-race series, with challenging and exhilarating racing for the Raters on Saturday, with far lighter winds on the Sunday, as the last race was shortened due to a nearby thunderstorm. On the Saturday Paul Browning helming Osprey took two firsts to make him the clear favourite going into the Sunday. However Osprey had to retire in the first Sunday race due to gear failure
Published 16:51 on 6 Jul 2025
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Chris Martin wins 150th Pursuit for the 2nd year
In light winds that got lighter then the first boats away got an advantage in our annual pursuit race for the 150th Pursuit Trophy. It was Chris Martin in his Heatwave singlehander who took the most benefit opening a big gap that the speedy Raters could not close. Prizes were presented by special guest, Captain Giovanni Galaforo of the Italian Navy, with Chris Martin in first, Tom Wilson helming Lady Iona in 2nd, and Jonny
Published 16:25 on 6 Jul 2025
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150th Anniversary Pursuit Race coming up for Tuesday, June 17
Our annual Pursuit Race celebrating our 150th anniversary takes place on Tuesday evening. It's quickly become one of the highlights of the TSC season as a big mix of club boats, starting at different times according to their handicap, all come together at the end for an exciting finish. The club's Raters won the first few years but last year it was Chris Martin in his Heatwave who took away the superb 150th trophy. Who
Published 16:34 on 13 Jun 2025
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Annual General Meeting, Sunday, 22 June, 1400 at the clubhouse.
We'll be holding our AGM later this month, so all members are invited and encouraged to attend. There we can approve our accounts for the year, get reports on what we've done and plans for the future, and, most importantly, have an opportunity for everyone to discuss and decide on the future direction of our club. All the documents are in the calendar and accessible to members only.
Published 12:06 on 4 Jun 2025
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MERLIN ROCKET OPEN 3/4 MAY DE MAY VINTAGE & THAMES SERIES
Our 2025 Merlin Rocket Open Meeting takes place on Saturday May 3, as part of a weekend of Merlin racing in co-ordination with Minima Yacht Club, who will be organising their open on Sunday May 4. All the details are below, with the briefing on 1030 for a first start around 1100. Details below nd hope to see you there. Saturday 3rd May at Thames Sailing Club, KT6 4HH Sunday 4th May
Published 16:17 on 23 Apr 2025
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Easter Regatta is a hit
There was a good turnout for 2025's Easter Regatta, with nine boats competing in good sailing conditions. Once again, the club's new Fusions proved popular with members, mixing it with a privately owned Merlin Rocket, Albacore and Laser. The one-day handicap event was made up of a four-race series, and Chris Martin and Jemma Horwood in their speedy Merlin won three of the four races to take the wonderful Dennis Peters trophy, a silver
Published 18:52 on 20 Apr 2025
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New Fusions sailboats availble for hire by members
Over the winter the club bought three more Fusion 1 singlehanders, making six in all, and two Fusion 2 doublehanders. Quick but easy to sail, they are proving a real hit, and the Fusion 2s have added another dimension to our club fleet, especially with their gennakers to add some extra excitement and performance. They are cheap to hire and great fun to sail.
Published 14:59 on 14 Apr 2025
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Video: TSC Summer Expedition 2024
On Sunday 14 July, Thames Sailing Club members sailed from the club up to Albany Park to enjoy a picnic and barbecue. The fleet included A Raters, Albacores, Omegas, Fusions, and paddlers, making for a diverse and lively gathering. The annual expedition is a cherished tradition, bringing together members of all ages who love sailing and spending time on the river. Click the link below to view the video.
Published 00:00 on 2 Aug 2024
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Another successful Pursuit Race at TSC
This Tuesday saw another very successful holding of our annual pursuit race for the 150th Anniversary trophy and this time with a few surprises. On a sunny evening with a pleasant breeze there were 13 entries, ranging from a Topper to the Thames A Raters. The earlier starters, setting off from 1830, took full advantage of a stronger, steadier breeze at the start, and by the time the Raters started at 1915
Published 09:24 on 21 Jun 2024
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TSC Pursuit Race - June 18
The Tuesday evening race on June 18 will be different from usual with an evening pursuit race for our 150th Trophy, donated in 2021 to celebrate TSC's 150th anniversary. It will be a one-off race for the superb half model of one of TSC's oldest racing craft. This means an earlier start for our slower boats, with toppers starting at 1830, Raters at 1915 and all other boats sometime in between. The race will
Published 08:55 on 16 Jun 2024
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TSC Sunday Picnic Expedition - July 14
TSC is preparing a Sunday picnic expedition for the upcoming July 14 social sailing day. We will sail or SUP upriver, landing at Kingston Grammar Rowing Club next to Albany Park where we will have a picnic and games. To help with planning, please can anyone planning to join (whether sailing or meeting the group at Albany Park) RSVP here by Sunday 7 July . The
Published 17:16 on 11 Jun 2024