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 book a place on our next Novice Evening to get sailing this summer!
We meet every Tuesday evening during British Summer Time and welcome everyone from complete beginners to experienced sailors.
We sail on the Thames and provide all the equipment and supervision you need for a fun and safe evening. See our Sailing Calendar to find the next available date when you can join us.
We sail on the Thames and provide all the equipment and supervision you need for a fun and safe evening. See our Sailing Calendar to find the next available date when you can join us.
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Novice EveningsNovice Evenings offer a fun taster experience of sailing on the River Thames and are the perfect introduction to sailing at Shadwell. You're most welcome to join us, whether you're completely new to sailing or have sailed before.
We meet at Shadwell Basin at 6pm where you'll be matched with an experienced sailor who'll take care of you for the evening. Once you've received a safety briefing and signed up as a temporary member you'll get the chance to go sailing on the River Thames, weather permitting.
The cost for the evening is £20 (£10 for those between 18 and 24 or over 65). You'll be given a buoyancy aid and sailing overalls, but bring spare clothes and shoes as you may get wet getting in and out of the boats!
You must complete a consent form before you can go sailing.
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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.
After sailing we adjourn to our unofficial club house aka The Prospect of Whitby pub, which is just next door. After attending a Novice Evening you'll be offered the chance to become a full member which will allow you to come and join in our other sailing sessions. Annual membership is £150 (£100 for those between 18 and 24 or over 65).
Sailing Calendar
Our Sailing Boats
Shadwell Sailing Club owns five Wayfarers, a Drascombe Lugger and a Laser.
Sailing For MembersRegular Tuesday evening sailing sessions are open to members and prospective members who have some sailing experience.
These evenings are run by a senior RYA dinghy instructor and accompanied by a safety boat, so they can include all levels of experience. However, the focus is on improving your skills to become a full member, if you're not already.
These sessions can be a mix of down and up river cruising, racing or training and development.
We also occasionally run downriver sails for members on weekends or other dates. Check the Sailing Calendar for next available dates.
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Family Sailing Days
We also run some Saturday sessions during the season to allow members to invite friends and family along to sail. This includes children over the age of 5. The sailing will take place within the safe environment of the Basin and will be run by a senior RYA dinghy instructor and accompanied by a safety boat, so the session is open to members of all levels of experience.
Get An RYA Sailing Qualification
The Sailing Club is affiliated to Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre - which offers RYA Level 1 and RYA Level 2 sailing courses taught by Shadwell Sailing Club instructors.