Club Events 2025

On the 9th Jan, Roy talked about the joys of cruising

On the 25th January we celebrated the great poet in style 

Another full house for this themed evening on the 15th February

A competitive evening accompanied by a ploughman's

On the 13th March a quiz enabled sharing of our sailing knowledge

On the 15th and 16th March our trainees received expert tuition

March 31st was a glorious day to return the cruisers to the water

The club was given a makeover on the 5th and 6th April

Our training materials were put to the test on the 12th April

Club traditions were upheld on the 19th April

On the 21st April we went sailing in between the showers

Great conditions on the 26th April for the first cruiser race

Changeable conditions for the second series race on the 3rd May

On the 4th May guests were taken out on cruisers in the strong winds

There were some near misses on the 10th May in an exciting race

All trainees passed the course on the 17th and 18th May

On the 21st May there was some twilight racing

On the 24th May the dinghy series continued

100% pass rate for the 8 trainees on the 31st May and 1st June

Great sailing conditions on the 4th June for the 2nd race in the series

A small fleet for this series race on the 7th June

On the 8th June all boats retired in strong winds

On the 11th June we sailed to Greenhithe for lunch on a mooring

There was a great atmosphere at the club on the 14th and 15th June

The cruisers headed upriver in on the 19th June

On the 21st and 22nd June we headed to Medway Yacht Club

On the 28th June the cruisers headed upriver in gusty conditions

Perfect conditions for taking out guests on the 29th June

On the 4th July the dinghies competed for trophies

Challenging conditions for the 3 clubs on the 5th July

Early start for the dinghies on the 6th July

A battle between the dinghies on the 12th July

Busy afternoon in the sunshine on the 13th July 

Challenging conditions on the 19th July

Competition between the clubs on the 26th July

On the 2nd August, there was a close race between the  boats

Lively conditions for the dinghies on the 9th August

Our new sailors raced on the 9th August

Perfect weather for sailing on the 10th August

A fantastic day out at Greenhithe on the 16th August

Rafting up and lunch at Greenhithe on the 21st August

Light winds made for a challenging race on the 23rd August

New sailors testing their skills on the 23rd August

A social trip to Queenborough on the 24th and 25th August

Busy afternoon at the club on the 31st August

A glorious morning for the dinghies on the 6th September

A close race for our newer sailors on the 6th September

On the 13th September, we took on Erith and Thurrock

Light winds for the dinghies on the 20th September

A rescheduled race on the  20th September

Great food and company on the 20th September

A busy lunchtime on the 21st September

Two races and two competitions on the 27th September

Last race in the series on the 28th September

Light winds for the final race on the 12th October

Some challenging tasks on the 18th October

A good turnout for lunch at Greenhithe on the 19th October

Preparing the club for the winter on the 1st and 2nd November

On the 7th November the cruisers filled the yard

On the 13th November we learnt how to avoid collisions

The club's annual prize giving and dance on the 15th November

Essential skills were updated on the 22nd November

Trainees were put through their paces on the 29th November

Great lunch and well received pantomime on the 7th December

We delved into the history of the Thames on the 11th December