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Quiz Night and BYO Supper A Fantastic Evening at the Club
Our monthly Happy Hour took on an extra dimension this month with the addition of a Quiz Night and BYO Supper, bringing together members for an evening of friendly competition, good food, and great company. With 34 quizzers taking partplus a few extra Happy Hour attendees soaking up the atmospherethe club was buzzing with energy. The quiz kicked off at 7:00 pm, with teams forming on the night, each consisting of More »
11 Feb 2025
Calling All Photographers: Join the Upper Thames Sailing Club Calendar Competition!
Spring is almost here, and so is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity and love for the Upper Thames Sailing Club! Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just enjoy snapping pictures on your phone, this is your chance to be part of something special. We're thrilled to announce our 2026 Club Calendar Competition , and we need your help to bring it to life! Here's what you need to know: More »
27 Jan 2025
Report about the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) from a member
I had the opportunity to crew aboard cutter-rigged Clipper 60 Hummingbird, operated by Rubicon 3, for the 2024 ARC. After several days of training and briefings, we left Las Palmas on 24th November and arrived, exhausted and elated, at Rodney Bay, St Lucia on 12th December after 18 days at sea and 2953 nautical miles my first ocean crossing amongst a fleet of over 140 vessels. Hummingbird is More »
20 Jan 2025
First Aid Course at Upper Thames Sailing Club: Preparing for Emergencies
On Saturday, 4th January 2025 , the Upper Thames Sailing Club hosted a comprehensive first aid course attended by 9 members and 1 non-member . The session was designed to equip participants with vital life-saving skills, ensuring they can confidently respond to emergencies both on and off the water. Learning to Act in Emergencies The course began with an essential focus on scene assessment a critical first step More »
18 Jan 2025
Upcoming events
Feb 15 |
09:00 - RYA Safety boat course (day 1…This 2 day course teaches you recovery techniques for various |
Feb 17 |
House Committee Meeting |
Feb 22 |
09:00 - RYA Safety boat course (day 2…This 2 day course teaches you recovery techniques for various |
Mar 1 |
13:00 - Private HireAGM Albert Strange |
Mar 9 |
10:00 - Cadet Coaching |
Mar 9 |
10:00 - Fitting Out Working Party All… |
Mar 15 |
10:00 - Training Session for Members:…As a self-help Club, we rely on our members to keep |
Mar 16 |
12:00 - Bar Open |
Mar 22 |
19:00 - Fitting Out Supper |
Mar 23 |
11:00 - Early Spring Tuning Race Burnh… |
Mar 23 |
12:00 - Bar Open |
Mar 29 |
15:30 - Bar Open |