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!  
We sail on the Thames every Tuesday evening from 1 Apr - 30 Sep and welcome everyone from complete beginners to experienced sailors. 
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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 date when you can join us.

Come Sailing On Tuesday Evenings

You're most welcome to join us and come sailing on the Thames, whether you're completely new to sailing or have sailed before. All you need to do is complete the consent form, then join the SSC WhatsApp group and add your name down to the non-members list. Please note places are limited and subject to availability (max 21 people).
We meet 6pm Tuesday evenings (1 Apr-30 Sep) at Shadwell Basin 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). Or become a member for £150 and get access to weekend sailing trips and courses on other days. 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! ​
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. Once you've been out sailing with us a couple of times 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 Hawk 20, a Drascombe Lugger and a Laser.

Sailing For Members

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.
Our Tuesday evening sailing sessions are open to members, novices  and prospective members  (subject to availability - max 21 people).
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. 

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. 

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