Try sailing for free at our Open Day

Published 15:03 on 22 Feb 2022

Our annual Open Day is on Sunday April 24th, from 11.00 am to 4 pm. We extend a warm welcome to anyone interested in the club to have a ride in a sailing or power boat, find out more about joining (including social membership) and enjoy "Tea by the Thames" in aid of charity.
Upper Thames SC is a friendly club with many family memberships, some sail, some don't, and everyone is involved in the social side and supporting all the on the water activities.
We are a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training centre, and also recognised for our Youth development and coaching. If you're a complete beginner or you've had a go at sailing on holiday and want to learn more, we have Saturday training sessions after Open Day, and longer courses in the holidays.
If you prefer motor boats, you are welcome to join and help with the rescue boat team, or gain your RYA Powerboat qualifications, and support the racing taking place at weekends and on Wednesday evenings.

All welcome, experienced sailors and beginners alike, and we look forward to meeting you.

On the Day: what visitors should expect.

A warm welcome from the reception team who will advise you on how best to get the most from your visit or if you have a specific enquiry direct you to the most suitable person who can help. The club will be showcasing what it has to offer, you will see the classes of dinghies it supports, the facilities of the clubhouse and those that enable sailing and racing. You will hear about the courses it runs, in sailing, safety boat skills and first aid.
The club has a bar and food will be available too. Members will be available to talk to you and show you around.
For those interested in learning to sail, a dedicated team to enlighten you.
For those who are wondering if sailing is for them, the opportunity to experience the thrills of sailing first hand, go sailing on the Thames in a Wayfarer or Thames A Rater. It is worth bearing in mind that if you intend to go on the water, bring some suitable warm clothes and soft soled nonslip shoes are a must, they protect you and the boat. Buoyancy aids will be provided.
When your curiosity about sailing and the club are satisfied and thinking this is for you, seek out the membership desk. Here you can discuss the types of memberships that are available, and what would best suit you and or your family's needs.

From 3pm, Tea By The Thames will happen, Upper Thames supports Sail4Cancer with this event, all proceeds going to them.

We look forward to seeing you and convincing you that sailing is for you and Upper Thames SC is where you should do it.

Last updated 23:01 on 16 February 2024