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Friends and Family Day 12th June!
The weather forecast is great for a gentle sail and SUP with family and friends on Sunday. So, do come along, all are welcome! We've got a fun day planned, Keep Sailing will be providing taster sessions in sailing and SUPing, club boats and boards will be available for free trial sessions and we'll do a BBQ around lunchtime (only £5 each). The bar will be open and it will be a great opportunity
Published 10:17 on 7 Jun 2022
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MERLIN CLASS OPEN MEETINGS
There will be open meetings for the Merlin Rocket class at Thames Sailing Club on Saturday 23rd April at Thames Sailing Club and Sunday 24th April at Minima Yacht Club. The first race will start not before 1100 on each day. For more information and to enter either event follow this link to the booking page .
Published 11:00 on 17 Apr 2022
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Easter Regatta and Dennis Peters Trophy races - Easter Monday
Come along this Easter Monday and enjoy the warm weather and gentle breeze forecast for our Easter Regatta! The Raters will be competing for the famous Dennis Peters Trophy and the PY Fleet will be trying to win the Marlborough Cup. First race for the Raters will start at 10:45 earliest and for the PY fleet at 11:00. We'll run three races for the Rater Dennis Peters Trophy and two for the Marlborough Cup,
Published 17:28 on 15 Apr 2022
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Sail-SUP-Swap Funday! 15th August 2021
Sailors! Come and have a go at SUPing! SUPers! Come and have a go at Sailing! Sailors and SUPers! Come and show a novice the fun of your sport! Come along by 11:00 on Sunday 15th August and have fun showing off your sport and trying another sport. The weather will be perfect (for something!) and we're expecting a big turnout from the whole club. No previous experience (of the
Published 10:52 on 5 Aug 2021
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150th Race Week
As part of our 150 th birthday celebrations, we have planned a pursuit race this Tuesday evening, 13 th July, and an Open Regatta next weekend, 17 th -18 th July, do come along and enjoy the events! The pursuit race is something we haven't tried recently but it should be an interesting and exciting race no matter what class of boat you are in. Have a look at the information
Published 08:32 on 10 Jul 2021
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Sail Race Coaching available this Sunday!
On Sunday morning 11 th July we'll have our second sail coaching session available to all members with RYA Dinghy Level 2 (adults) or Stage 3 (juniors). Depending on the weather, we'll aim to build on our first session's instruction on race signals and rules, by covering: Control lines, what they do and when to use them Basic boat set up Getting your
Published 11:44 on 6 Jul 2021
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150th Book now on Sale
We are pleased to announce that our 150th Anniversary Book, 'A Very Happy Little World' is now on sale. Tracing the history of river sailing on the River Thames with a focus on Thames Sailing Club, it's a fantastic addition to anyone's bookshelf who is interested in river sailing, history, and the River. Written by our Club historian, Mark Laity, the book has over 200 pages and 400 photos and illustrations. It's the most
Published 20:20 on 27 Jun 2021
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Sunday 6 June - Picnic Expedition
We're planning a Sunday Picnic Expedition for the upcoming June 6 Social Sailing Day. We will Sail, Motor or SUP up-river from the club, landing at Kingston Grammar Rowing Club, next to Albany Park (in front of Hampton Court), where we will have a picnic, hang out and play some games. Plan for the day: - 10H Arrive at the club (please be punctual so that we can all rig up the
Published 15:01 on 19 May 2021
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Sail Race Coaching available this Sunday
On Sunday morning 2 May we'll have our first sail coaching session available to all members with RYA Dinghy Level 2 (adults) or Stage 3 (juniors). Starting at 11:00, we'll have a look at the finer points of boat set up and tuning, and then get on the water for some practice at boat handling, manoeuvres, race starts.. There will be plenty of opportunity for you to ask questions and practice as you'd like, with
Published 19:51 on 28 Apr 2021
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Notice of Race - Vintage Merlin Rocket Open and Thames Series Merlin Open
Notice of Race is given for the Vintage Merlin Rocket Open and Thames Series Merlin Open on Saturday 8th May at Thames Sailing Club. All relevant documents are listed below and on the event.
Published 07:20 on 12 Apr 2021