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Supper and Talk Thursday 5rh March
Chris Pollard delivered an absolutely fascinating talk about his experiences in Air Accident Investigation. About 46 people sat down for supper and another half dozen or so turned up for the talk itself. With audience questions and interest in a specific case, Chris didn't actually finish until 10pm. Those eating were treated to a delicious supper of Chicken Chasseur followed by Tarte Tatin cooked by chef Jean Michel and team. It really More »
30 Mar 2026
Island Barn Reservoir SC Topper Open Meeting 28th February 2026
Three intrepid members of the new Tammy Seals Race Team travelled all the way to Island Barn Reservoir SC for the first Topper Open Meeting of the season on the London & Southeast regional race circuit. More »
1 Mar 2026
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 Velvindron 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
Upcoming events
| Apr 4 |
09:00 - RYA First Aid CourseRYA First Aid Course. £60 Tamesis Club members, £80 |
| Apr 5 |
09:30 - EASTER EGG HANDICAP PURSUIT RA…Handicap Pursuit Race with Easter Egg prizes. Racing will |
| Apr 12 |
09:30 - Summer Series 1Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch |
| Apr 12 |
14:00 - Social SailingA fun time on the water together, building skills and |
| Apr 16 |
19:15 - Club Supper and a TalkAndrew Hill-Smith will be coming to the club to tell |
| Apr 18 |
14:30 - Junior ShakedownJunior Sailing is a fun, family-friendly Saturday afternoon programme |
| Apr 18 |
18:00 - Private PartyPrivate party |
| 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 SailingJunior Sailing is a fun, family-friendly Saturday afternoon programme |
| Apr 26 |
Summer Series 3Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch |
| Apr 26 |
14:00 - Social SailingA fun time on the water together, building skills and |
| May 2 |
THAMES SC VINTAGE MERLIN AND T… |
| May 2 |
14:30 - Junior SailingJunior Sailing is a fun, family-friendly Saturday afternoon programme |
| May 3 |
Summer Series 4Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch |
| May 3 |
MINIMA YC THAMES SERIES AND VI… |
| May 7 |
18:00 - Saga Trophy 1 - Evening Handic… |
| May 9 |
14:30 - Junior SailingJunior Sailing is a fun, family-friendly Saturday afternoon programme |
| May 10 |
13:00 - Summer Series 5Sunday racing in afternoon to avoid the Skiff |
| May 10 |
14:00 - Winter Series Prize GivingPrizegiving for racing Oct 25-Mar 26 |