A chilly one – Sunday racing 28 November
When getting the boat ready involves firstly cracking a half inch of ice off the frozen pools of water on the cover, you know that
Fun Sunday Racing in an Autumnal Northerly
They say ‘it’s an ill wind that blows no good’ and while the general population of Teddington Reach may not welcome a lively northerly, Tamesis
Racing Sunday 14th November
The turn out was good this morning despite the low cloud and gentle breeze northerly breeze. The course was set in front of the club.
Silver Tiller – Gold Target – Bronze Taken
Here follows part three of the very informal ‘Tammy Travels’ series. The Merlin Rocket class’s Silver Tiller series has long been one of the pre-eminent
2021 Trowlock Trophy Thriller
Early risers gathered at the river’s edge and wondered where the forecast wind was. Not a sign was to be seen…… ……..until the Trowlock Trophy
Sunday 31st October
The weather forecast indicated that there would be little chance of racing even though an agreement had been forged with the Outrigger Canoes to allow
18′ National Inlands won by Mary Henderson
Six boats turned out for the delayed 18′ National Inland Championships on Saturday 30th October. The event had been postponed from the 2nd October due
Patrol Boat Training 30th October
Simon Thompson ran a Patrol Boat training session on Saturday to familiarise members with the different skills necessary to drive and crew. This included capsize
Talk on Thursday 28th October – A Very Happy Little World
We were very pleased to welcome Mark Laity, Thames A Rater sailor and author to do his excellent and very informative talk on Thursday. Mark
Richard Harris wins the Trafalgar Trophy 2021
The Trafalgar Trophy was donated to the club by John and Rita Dunkley in 2005 – the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. This
Southeast Area Topper Open a Real Drifter
After last year’s Topper Open had to be cancelled, we were all looking forward to a forecast perfect Southerly. Unfortunately this didn’t materialise, and competitors
Junior Sailing end of term
Report by Griff Tanner 13 juniors braved the flat calm conditions, and were able to get on the water for a longer session than expected.
Laser Barometer Open 2021 – ‘Matts-imum’ fun!
Online entries had been ticking along and it was excellent to see 16 helms arrive to rig their boats on Sunday morning. While one or
Firefly Open – Elizabeth Cup – 2021
Sunday morning dawned to overcast ‘light’ conditions. The forecast was for a consistent F2 easterly and for the sun to break through mid-morning. Far from
Junior Sailing in a Thames A Rater style
Despite many being more than 120 years old, time has not diminished the Thames A Rater’s ability to cause a stir and instantly be centre
Seveneye wins Minima YC Long Distance Race
Taking advantage of the rare opportunity to race twice in one day, Tim Medcalf and Matty Key entered MR3520 Seveneye in the annual Minima YC
Osprey wins Braganza Bowl for third year in a row
Tamesis welcomed seven Thames A Raters to celebrate the 150th (plus 1) anniversary of the founding of their home club Thames Sailing Club. The first
Merlin Rocket Open, DeMay and Thames series 2021
The wind gods pulled through and there was enough for four races to be run across the day. The course was a simple Canbury-Lensbury but
Racing Sunday 19th September
The forecast was for light winds and included a yellow rain warning. Turnout was light for this reason and because many merlins had sailed in
Tamesis Club Autumn Regatta 2021
The forecast looked ominously lacking in that vital ingredient for sailing – wind. So much so, that the late addition of a SUP race (see
SUPer SUP race at Tamesis Club Autumn Regatta 2021!
Having fun on the river comes in many forms and Tamesis Club (note, it is not Tamesis Sailing Club) is keen for its members to