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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:
Published 13:24 on 27 Jan 2025
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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
Published 14:07 on 20 Jan 2025
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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
Published 00:00 on 18 Jan 2025
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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,
Published 12:18 on 25 Sep 2024
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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
Published 12:00 on 14 Sep 2024
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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
Published 10:15 on 9 Aug 2024
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140th Anniversary
This year Upper Thames Sailing Club Turns 140 so Lets Celebrate !!
On Saturday 21st September
Starting with a Cocktail Party Then a Buffet by Truly Scrumptious
Followed by Dancing to These Certain People
Lets make this a night to rememberPublished 12:57 on 24 Jul 2024
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ShelterBoat Visits Upper Thames Sailing Club, Raising Awareness for ShelterBox
Sunday morning at Upper Thames Sailing Club, ShelterBoat, a unique vessel with a mission, arrived and moored along the hard. Helmed by Paul Weatherill, a dedicated member of the Watton and District Rotary Club in Norfolk, ShelterBoat's journey on the River Thames is yet another inspiring chapter in its voyage to raise funds and awareness for the disaster relief charity, ShelterBox. At 11:00 AM, ShelterBoat made its approach from around the
Published 12:10 on 22 Jul 2024
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Upcoming Sailing Events and Activities
The following weeks promise a variety of exciting events and activities for sailing enthusiasts of all levels. Click read more to see the poster
Published 12:06 on 18 Jun 2024
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Midsummer Celebrations: Relay Race followed by a Festive Fusion of Traditions
The Relay Sailing Race is a thrilling and competitive event that combines the strategic elements of sailing with the excitement of a relay race. This unique race format involves teams of boats taking turns to navigate a set course, passing a baton at the start/finish line to the next boat in their team. The team with the lowest corrected time after completing the required number of laps is declared the winner. The race typically
Published 10:01 on 12 Jun 2024
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Appreciation for a Successful Open Day
Thank you to everyone who supported the open day today, whether by sharing details of the event with others or contributing to its delivery on land or water. The day started a little grey, with even some rain during the briefing at 10:30 in the morning, but there was wind all day, and it ended with glorious sunshine. Visitors were taken out on the water, and there were discussions about membership and
Published 09:55 on 12 Jun 2024
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Thanks for coming to Bourne End Week 2024
The bank holiday weekend was a bustling celebration of sailing and social events, despite some challenges with the weather. Here's a detailed roundup: The weekend kicked off on Friday with low winds that unfortunately curtailed much of the planned sailing activities. Sailors and enthusiasts were eager to get out on the water but resulting in a quieter day than anticipated. Saturday saw an improvement in the weather, with a bit more
Published 14:36 on 30 May 2024
