News
-
Tamesis takes home Three Burgee trophy
A good day's sailing was had at Tamesis Club in the first holding of the revived Three Burgee trophy between Minima, Tamesis and Thames. The sun was shining and the there was a consistent breeze across most of the course. The event was once a team race between the three clubs, however is now held as a pursuit race, largely because of the variety of classes sailed across the clubs. To maintain the
Published 17:43 on 18 Sep 2026
-
TSC Regatta and China Bowl Trophy weekend
We are pleased to announce the annual Thames Sailing Club Regatta and Thames A Rater China Bowl Regatta will take place next weekend (Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July). The briefing will be held at 1pm on the Saturday with racing not starting before 1.30pm. Please find the full notice of race below.
Published 21:30 on 26 Jun 2026
-
150th Pursuit Race 2026
This coming week sees our most special Tuesday race: the 150th Pursuit, with a trophy donated to celebrate the club's 150th year. The superb trophy, a lovely wooden half model of one of the club's original racing yachts, will be presented on the night. It's open to all members in all classes, but it does mean start times are different to normal . The idea behind a pursuit race is that, if
Published 23:28 on 20 Jun 2026
-
10 Merlin Rockets compete at our open meeting
One of the biggest turnouts in recent years saw 10 Merlin Rockets competing in the De May Vintage and Thames Series at Thames SC on Saturday May 2. Despite the light and fickle winds there was some good competition in pleasant sunny conditions. However, a clear winner emerged with Andy Harris and crew Sarah Warren taking three firsts, while behind Rob Cage and crew Hattie Cage competed with Stuart Jenkins and crew Nicola Scadden
Published 20:29 on 2 May 2026
-
Merlin Rocket Open 2-3 May: De May Vintage and Thames Series
The 2025 TSC Merlin Rocket Open Meeting will take place on Saturday 2 May, followed by the the Minima Yacht Club Merlin Open on Sunday 3 May
Published 16:39 on 28 Apr 2026
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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