Thames Sailing Club was founded in 1870, making it Britain’s oldest river sailing club. We're known primarily for racing our historic Thames A Raters, the most exciting boats on the river, but we also sail other fun, classes such as Merlin Rockets, Omegas, Toppers and Comets. In addition to sailing, we have a vibrant, lively SUP group who regularly meet for river trips, and training. We offer exce
llent river sailing, SUPing and training afloat, combined with a friendly, traditional setting ashore that is second to none – all within easy reach of London. Our Boats:
Our most notable class is the amazing Thames ‘A’ Rater which is the unchallenged ‘Queen of the River’. They were designed in Victorian times specifically to make the most of the light river breezes and are still the fastest boats on the Thames. Built in wood originally and glass fibre more recently, the Raters are fast and fun. Our largest class is the lively Merlin Rocket where we have a particularly active group of Vintage Merlins. These include Omegas, Picos, Comets and Toppers. Our SUP team is the best in the area, offering river trips, training and social SUPing. Whether you're a beginner, or experienced, we've got something for everyone. Follow us on:
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