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Summer Party on Saturday 22nd June
A reminder to put this date in your diaries. It promises to be a great evening. The band is booked, the food and drink all planned. Booking now available. Bring your family, friends to the party of the year! More »
18 May 2024
Mayor of Richmond Visits Tamesis Junior Sailors
The Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames visited the Clubon Saturday 11 th May to see what we do and to launch two race-ready Toppers. The two toppers have been part funded by SporTedd to whom we are most grateful. The Juniors paraded up and down in front of the clubhouse while the Mayor sipped tea. Marcus was told that the race-ready boat he was sailing was "very fast" compared More »
18 May 2024
Discover Sailing Open Day 2024
The weather was beautiful the sun shone, there was enough wind to create a bow wave, and the club was crowded with visitors and members alike. Lots of smiles and happy people. Visitors responded to various different forms of marketing and showed up on the day. Sixty five plus went out for a sail, enjoyed the cakes, juice, tea and drinks from the bar, and generally had a great time. The club was More »
18 May 2024
Tamesis Racing Over the Past Few Weeks
Hooray we are now actively racing, sometimes drifting, but very relieved and pleased to get out on the river and SAIL. The current has slowed down a lot, and we have had some good winds especially those northerlies. We are now into the Thursday evening races followed by a supper prepared by our Chef Jean-Michel. The two races on Sundays are always followed by lunch and drinks in the bar. More »
18 May 2024
Firefly Open 20th April - Elizabeth Cup and Firefly Junior Cup
Thirteen visiting fireflies from ten different clubs and one home boat turned out to enjoy a crisp northerly with plenty of sunshine. The car park was packed with boats being rigged and bacon butties being consumed. Race Officer David Baker sent the fleet downstream to the end of Trowlock Island and as far as just below Stevens Ait being the leeward mark. Class Champion Will Panks and Chloe Harding in a borrowed Uni More »
17 May 2024
Brisk Northerly on Sunday 21st April - A Great Workout
The northerly wind on Saturday continued into Sunday. Race officer Rupert Fletcher set course K. Quite a few Laser rolls ensued. Winners in the blue races were Chris and William Balmbro in the Merlins, Matt Valentine in the Lasers and Jo McLaughlin in a Solo. Merlins had an explosive start in the White race. Winners in the White races were Richard Harris and Emma McDonald Merlins, Jon Redding Lasers, Joe McLaughlin More »
24 Apr 2024
Sunny Start to the Summer Series Sunday 14th April
It was a huge relief to be able to actually start the Summer Series on Sunday. The sun shone and the wind had lightened from the day before. The stream was still strong enough to cause some head scratching, especially at the marks. OOD Charles Fox set a starboard hand loop, with and upstream start. The Westerly came and went and sometimes was strong enough for competitors to plane! More »
16 Apr 2024
Enterprise Open 2024 Saturday 13th April
Nine Enterprises took to the water on Saturday. The stream had abated somewhat, and the wind a gusty westerly and all over the place. OOD Marcus Chavasse set a figure of eight course starting upstream. The first of the races was easily won by Iaan and Jo McGregor from Lensbury SC. Fellow Lensbury sailors Chris Rowsell and Teresa Burton were second and Richard Shillitoe crewed by James Budden More »
16 Apr 2024
Upcoming events
| May 23 |
19:15 - Saga Trophy Series 2024 » Saga Trophy 4Thursday evening H'cap race followed by supper |
| May 25 |
14:30 - Junior SailingFun and friendly junior sailing followed by tea and cakes |
| May 26 |
10:30 - Summer Series 2024 » Summer Series 7Sunday racing followed by lunch in the clubhouse. Bar open |
| May 30 |
19:15 - Saga Trophy Series 2024 » Saga Trophy 5Thursday evening H'cap race followed by supper |
| Jun 1 |
14:30 - Junior SailingFun and friendly junior sailing followed by tea and cakes |
| Jun 2 |
House CommitteeHouse Committee meeting. |
| Jun 2 |
11:00 - CENTENARY CUP - Handicap Purs…Internal Handicap pursuit race for the Centenary Cup. Lunch |
| Jun 6 |
19:15 - Saga Trophy Series 2024 » Saga Trophy 6General Handicap race followed by supper in the clubhouse. Bar |
| Jun 8 |
11:00 - QUEEN ADELAIDE CUP/TAMESIS ANC…National 18 Class race for the Adelaide Cup (oldest trophy |
| Jun 8 |
14:30 - Junior SailingFun and friendly junior sailing followed by tea and cakes |
| Jun 9 |
10:30 - Summer Series 2024 » Summer Series 8Sunday racing followed by lunch in the clubhouse. Bar open |
| Jun 9 |
13:45 - Sailing Committee Provisional |
| Jun 9 |
14:30 - Social SailingLight hearted sailing for newbies and those returning to sailing |
| Jun 13 |
19:15 - Saga Trophy Series 2024 » Saga Trophy 7Thursday evening H'cap race followed by supper |
| Jun 15 |
14:30 - Junior SailingFun and friendly junior sailing followed by tea and cakes |
| Jun 16 |
10:30 - Summer Series 2024 » Summer Series 9Sunday racing followed by lunch in the clubhouse. Bar open |
| Jun 20 |
19:15 - Saga Trophy Series 2024 » Saga Trophy 8Thursday evening H'cap race followed by supper |
| Jun 22 |
14:30 - Junior SailingFun and friendly junior sailing followed by tea and cakes |
| Jun 22 |
19:30 - SUMMER PARTYParty for all - details tba |
| Jun 23 |
11:00 - CUTTY SARK BOLT/KEMPTON NUT -…Handicap Pursuit Races, with the Kempton Nut awarded in the |