Welcome to Shadwell Sailing Club
Would you like to go sailing on the Thames, in the middle of central London? Then come and join us at Shadwell Sailing Club. Check our Sailing Calendar below and come sailing with us on Tuesday evenings this summer!
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Get Sailing this summer!Welcome to Shadwell Sailing Club.
You're most welcome to join us at a Taster Session, whether you're completely new to sailing or have sailed before. We sail on the Thames and provide all the equipment and supervision you need for a fun and safe evening. We run 6 Taster Sessions per season where we welcome everyone from complete beginners to experienced sailors. See the Calendar of Taster Dates to find a date you can join us. We have finished sailing for 2023. Please check our website in the spring for the updated courses and sailing schedule. You need to book a place on one of taster sessions in advance to join. These sessions are very popular and fill up quickly. The cost for the evening is £25 (£15 for those between 18 and 24 or over 65). Places are limited to max 12 people (and subject to availability of competent helms). Please note that we are an adult only club and not able to accommodate under 18 year olds. |
What to Expect
We meet 6pm at Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre, where you will be matched with an experienced sailor, who will take care of you for the evening. Once you've received a safety briefing and signed up as a temporary member, you will get the chance to go sailing on the River Thames, weather permitting.
All sessions are accompanied by a safety boat, and supervised under the watchful eye of a RYA dinghy Senior Instructor.
Depending on the time of year, tide, and weather, your sailing can last from 90 minutes right up to four hours, especially in mid summer.
You will be given buoyancy aid and sailing overalls, but bring spare clothes and shoes as you may get wet getting in and out of the boats.
After sailing we adjourn to our unofficial club house aka The Prospect of Whitby pub, which is just next door.
All sessions are accompanied by a safety boat, and supervised under the watchful eye of a RYA dinghy Senior Instructor.
Depending on the time of year, tide, and weather, your sailing can last from 90 minutes right up to four hours, especially in mid summer.
You will be given buoyancy aid and sailing overalls, but bring spare clothes and shoes as you may get wet getting in and out of the boats.
After sailing we adjourn to our unofficial club house aka The Prospect of Whitby pub, which is just next door.
How to Join as a Member
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If you meet the membership requirements (RYA Level 2 or above, or similar experience in tidal sailing), you can join straight away.
If you are not sure whether you would like to commit, please join us on one of the taster sessions (maximum twice), and if you meet the membership requirement, you will be offered the chance to become a full member and get access to weekend sailing trips and courses at a discounted price. Annual membership fee is £165 (£115 for those between 18 and 24 or over 65). Membership runs from April to March the following year. For membership requirements, please see our FAQ. If you are interested, please come sailing on one of our Tuesday evening Taster Sessions. Please note, we are not able to accommodate under 18 years old. |
Sailing Calendar
Our Sailing Boats
Shadwell Sailing Club owns five Wayfarers, a Hawk 20, a Drascombe Lugger and a Laser.
Sailing For MembersOur weekly Tuesday evening sailing sessions are open to members, (subject to availability - max 21 people).
We also run downriver and upriver sails for members on weekends and RYA sailing and powerboat courses for members on selected weekends. Check the Sailing Calendar for next available dates. These evenings are run by a senior RYA dinghy instructor and accompanied by a safety boat, so they can include all levels of experience. But, the focus is on improving your skills to become a competent RYA qualified helm if you're not already.
These sessions can be a mix of down and up river cruising, racing or training and development.
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Get An RYA Sailing Qualification
The Sailing Club also offers RYA Level 1, RYA Level 2, Seamanship Skills sailing courses and RYA Powerboat Level 1 and Level 2 courses taught by Shadwell Sailing Club instructors.