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Thames A Raters compete for the Bragança Bowl and Yates Cup
This weekend saw the Thames A-Raters sailing at Tamesis for the Bragança Bowl and Yates Cup. The Bragança Bowl is awarded for the best 4 races of five over the two days while the Yates Cup is awarded to the winning boat of the last race on the Saturday. The Thames A-Raters date back to the 1880s and are sailed on the Thames primarily at Thames Sailing Club where More »
28 Sep 2026
Tamesis Annual Regatta Sunday 13th September 2026
This years Tamesis Annual Regatta took place on the day after the very successful revival of the Three Burgee Trophy. Please see news item below. Tamesis welcomed a number of boats from Thames SC and Minima YC who had stayed over night. We were joined by others from Twickenham Regatta who had left their boats at the club over the week after the Minima YC Regatta. Our More »
28 Sep 2026
The Revival of the Three Burgee Trophy Saturday 12th September 2026
The Three Burgees Trophy was instigated in 1927 to be raced between the three clubs based on the Thames between Surbiton (Thames Sailing Club), Kingston (Minima Yacht Club) and Teddington (Tamesis Club) as a team race in dinghies. In past years each club was represented by three boats of the same class. Latterly these were Merlin Rockets. While the Tamesis fleet of Merlins remains strong, the fleets More »
26 Sep 2026
Topper Nationals - Weymouth, 10-15th August 2026
One of our keenest young Topper sailors Arthur PJ (now aged 13!) spent a week of the school holidays down at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) for the UK Topper National Championships. More »
17 Aug 2026
Race 7 - GW Smith Trophy - Thursday, 13 August 2026
In a light breeze from the W/SW the OOD for this Club race was Joe McLaughlin. He set course 'P' for the 16 boats taking part in the 7th race for the GW Smith Trophy. With three Merlins racing and two N18s, the bulk of the fleet was in the ILCA class (including several Juniors). There was one Topper, raced by a Junior. Being the GW Smith the start was under Handicap flag 'G', More »
15 Aug 2026
Race 6 - GW Smith Trophy - Thursday 6 August 2026
Handicap racing is always interesting. Final results are a matter of applied mathematics, not much more difficult than the concept of percentages. For those less gifted numerically, what really matters of course are places on the water. Let's face it, that's where the action and fun is found. Just ask Chimp, who managed a good start, placing themselves near the bank then reaching to the first Lensbury mark, carefully laying it on starboard More »
8 Aug 2026
UK & Ireland National 18 Championships, Royal Cork Yacht Club, 24-27th July 2026
Nineteen of the latest Ultra 18s lined up for four great days of racing, entertainment and extended hospitality... More »
31 Jul 2026
Tideway Dinghy Derby 1946-2026 80 years
Ranelagh Sailing Club held the Tideway Dinghy Derby on Saturday 20th June. Link to the Yachts and Yachting Article below which says it all. History-making-Tideway-Dinghy-Derby 20 mins video about the event. Congratulations to all the Tamesis sailors who took part - Andy Harris and Sara Warren sailing Merlin 607 Crescendo for being first Merlin. Tim and Ed Medcalf also sailed their Merlin to 5th with Matt P-J and More »
26 Jun 2026
Upcoming events
| Oct 3 |
09:30 - Open 2026 » Tamesis LASER BAROMETER - ILCA…Join us! email entry to ilkrsener@gmail.com This event is |
| Oct 4 |
10:15 - NO RACING DUE TO CANOE EVENT O…Hampton Court Challenge - UK League event for Outrigger Canoes. |
| Oct 4 |
14:30 - Junior Sailing 2026 » Junior SailingJunior Sailing is a fun, family-friendly Saturday afternoon programme |
| Oct 10 |
N18 INLAND CHAMPIONSHIPSNational 18 INLAND CHAMPIONSHIP. Notice of Race |
| Oct 10 |
14:30 - Junior Sailing 2026 » Junior SailingJunior Sailing is a fun, family-friendly Saturday afternoon programme |
| Oct 11 |
11:00 - Open 2026 » TROWLOCK TROPHY - Open Handica…Handicap Pursuit Race open to all. Lunch in the |
| Oct 11 |
14:00 - Social Sailing » Social SailingA fun time on the water together, building skills and |
| Oct 17 |
14:30 - Junior Sailing 2026 » Junior SailingJunior Sailing is a fun, family-friendly Saturday afternoon programme |
| Oct 18 |
11:00 - TRAFALGAR TROPHY Handicap Purs…Handicap Pursuit race for the Trafalgar Trophy. Slowest class of |
| Oct 18 |
14:00 - Social SailingA fun time on the water together, building skills and |
| Oct 24 |
14:30 - Junior Sailing 2026 » Junior Sailing and Bake-OffJunior Sailing is a fun, family-friendly Saturday afternoon programme |
| Oct 25 |
10:30 - Club Season Racing 2026-27 » Winter Series 1 + RNLI STALLCompetitors are asked to donate to the RNLI. Winner |
| Nov 1 |
10:30 - Club Season Racing 2026-27 » Winter Series 2Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch |
| Nov 5 |
19:30 - Club Social Evening - Supper a…Social evening including supper and a talk. All welcome. |
| Nov 7 |
Private Party |
| Nov 8 |
10:30 - Club Season Racing 2026-27 » Winter Series 3Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed by lunch |
| Nov 8 |
14:00 - Summer Points PrizegivingPrizegiving for Summer Points series. |
| Nov 14 |
07:00 - Teddington Head of the River R…Teddington Head of the River Race. Clubhouse and grounds |
| Nov 14 |
19:15 - QUIZ NIGHTQuiz night with supper |
| Nov 15 |
10:30 - Club Season Racing 2026-27 » Winter Series 4Sunday racing from 1030 to approx 1230 followed |