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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
Cubs Sailing Adventure at Upper Thames Sailing Club
On Saturday morning, a lively group of about twenty Cubs arrived at the Upper Thames to enjoy a morning packed with learning and adventure. Accompanied by their leaders, they were eager to experience sailing, knot Tying, and paddling. Leading the session was Mark, our Senior Instructor, along with assistant instructors and approximately fifteen club members who volunteered to help. The club volunteers arrived by 8:30am and following a briefing, More »
25 Sep 2024
Notice of AGM 2024
To All Members of the Upper Thames Sailing Club NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024 SUNDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2024 Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Upper Thames Sailing Club ("the Club") to be held on Sunday, 3rd November 2024 at 4.00 pm in the Clubhouse. The Commodore and Officers of the Club cordially invite you to attend the meeting. Your attendance is More »
14 Sep 2024
Merlin Rocket Open Meeting 2024 - Bookings now open
On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September the annual Merlin Rocket Open meeting will take place at the club with crews competing for the De May Vintage Series and Spade Oak Bowl on the Saturday. On Sunday will be the Thames Series and we are very pleased to again be hosting the Silver Tiller Series. You don't have to be sailing in the Merlin Open to attend the buffet More »
9 Aug 2024
Upcoming events
| Feb 7 |
18:30 - Happy Hour, Quiz night and BYO…Happy Hour from 18:30 to 19:30 The Quiz |
| Feb 15 |
09:00 - RYA Safety boat course (day 1…This 2 day course teaches you recovery techniques for various |
| 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 2 |
10:00 - Cadet Coaching |
| Mar 9 |
10:00 - Fitting Out Working Party All… |
| Mar 22 |
19:00 - Fitting Out Supper |
| Mar 23 |
11:00 - Early Spring Tuning Race Burnh… |
| Mar 30 |
11:00 - Early Spring Series Race #1/2/…Kick off your sailing season with our Early Spring Series Race. |
| Mar 31 |
13:50 - Caela Burrell Vases (CPN), Cha… |
| Apr 2 |
18:30 - Wed Evening Series 1 Race #1 C… |
| Apr 5 |
13:00 - Cadet Coaching & Topper Race -… |
