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Merlin Travellers 2026

Visiting and Winter memberships available. MROA membership required to compete.

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January 11 2026 to March 8th.

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Talk by Boatbuilder Mark Edwards

Sixty plus people attended the Supper and Talk on Thursday 5th February. We were delighted to welcome guests from several local clubs, the RNLI, other local communties and friends of members. The evening started with an excellent two course meal provided by Jean-Michel Velvendrom and his team. Our speaker Mark Edwards, local Master Boat Builder, gave a fascinating talk on his work over the years. He More »

10 Feb 2026

VICE COMMODORE'S DINNER 2026

On Saturday, 31st January more than 50 members gathered for a drink and an excellent three course meal prepared by Jean-Michel and the team. As is customary, the evening was organised by Vice commodore Ros Warwick-Haller. The holder of the Uffa Spoon, Peter Impey, told us first hand from his father of Uffa's forceful character and went through the nominations and stories of the year. The winning entry was a More »

9 Feb 2026

Racing Sunday Sunday 11th January

This Sunday was the first in the Annual Travellers Series where Tamesis welcomes sailors from other clubs who can bring their boats and compete in racing until early March. The stream was running and the mainly southerly wind built throughout the morning. This provided challenging conditions. Race Officer Chris Taggart set course L with an upstream start and a More »

19 Jan 2026

Social Evening - Thursday 8th January

Talk by Peter Bide The clubhouse was full for this fascinating talk by Peter Bide in which he made us aware of Forensic Geology and then stretched our understanding from Stonehenge, to dinosaurs, ancient ship movements, aircraft crashes and modern cargo vessels going aground. Jean-Michel and the kitchen team provided a delicious supper of beef bourguignon and tiramisu which was enjoyed by those present. More »

19 Jan 2026

Christmas Festivities Sunday 14th December Racing and Lunch

Sunday Racing - Report Marcus Chavasse The turnout was good in the sunshine with a South-Westerley wind that gently increased through the morning with a few challenging gusts. Race Officer Ros Warwick-Haller set a simple loop course. Fourteen boats came to the Blue start including five Merlins, five ILCAs two Toppers and two Eighteens. Tim Medcalf and Tim Ginn won the Merlins ahead of More »

19 Jan 2026

Social Evening Thursday 4th December - Talk on the Work of the local charity - Habitats and Heritage.

Thursday 4th December saw the second of this winters Supper and Talks. Stephen Fielding from Habitats and Heritage returned to the Club to talk about the building conservation work of this charity. Each unique in many ways and bound into the history of the area, Stephen included Sir Joseph Bazalgette's Mausoleum, Lord Kilmorey's Mausoleum, Grove Gardens Chapel and an air raid shelter in Mortlake. The audience included several visitors including More »

19 Jan 2026

Supper and Talk Thursday 4th November - Rob Hatley on his time on the Maria Asumpta

The first supper and talk of the season was a great success. 47 people attended. Rob Hatley delivered a fascinating and engaging record of his time as first mate on Maria Asumpta with a sad and emotional end to a beautiful ship. Many thanks, Rob, for all your hard work in putting the anecdotes together. Jean Michel provided an excellent supper, enjoyed by all. Photo More »

14 Nov 2025

Laser Barometer - ILCA Open Meeting Saturday 1st November 2025

Laser Barometer Saturday 1 st November 2025, Report: Carolyne Vines This year the ILCA open had to be postponed from 4 th October because of high winds. It was still pretty gusty from the West when the twelve ILCAs took to the water, and there were a few capsizes. Race Officer Rob Hatley set a course upstream beyond Stevens Ait More »

7 Nov 2025

Upcoming events

Feb 15

10:30 - Winter Series 2025-26 » Winter Series 17

Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch
Feb 21

18:00 - Private Party

Private party
Feb 22

10:30 - Winter Series 2025-26 » Winter Series 18

Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch
Feb 22

14:00 - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Mar 1

10:30 - Winter Series 2025-26 » Winter Series 19

Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch
Mar 5

19:30 - Club Social Evening

Mar 8

10:30 - Winter Series 2025-26 » Winter Series 20

Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch
Mar 8

10:30 - TAMESIS ENTERPRISE OPEN MEETIN…

The Tamesis Enterprise Open Meeting. This the first race of
Mar 15

10:30 - Winter Series 2025-26 » Winter Series 21

Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch
Mar 22

10:30 - Winter Series 2025-26 » Winter Series 22

Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch
Mar 29

10:30 - Winter Series 2025-26 » Winter Series 23 plus Geoff Co…

Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by
Apr 5

09:30 - EASTER EGG HANDICAP PURSUIT RA…

Handicap Pursuit Race with Easter Egg prizes. Racing will
Apr 12

09:30 - Summer Series 1

Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch
Apr 12

14:00 - Social Sailing

A fun time on the water together, building skills and
Apr 16

19:30 - Club Social Evening including…

Apr 18

14:30 - Junior Shakedown

Junior Sailing is a fun, family-friendly Saturday afternoon programme
Apr 19

09:30 - Summer Series 2

Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch
Apr 19

09:30 - Summer Series 2

Apr 25

11:00 - FIREFLY OPEN MEETING - ELIZABE…

Firefly Open Meeting for the Elizabeth Cup
Apr 25

14:30 - Junior Sailing

Junior Sailing is a fun, family-friendly Saturday afternoon programme
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