
On the river
Tower Bridge upstream, no limit downstream
The sailing area is restricted upstream by Tower Bridge but has no restrictions downstream. It is possible to sail to the Thames Estuary and beyond on a single tide.
The estuary on a single tide
The sailing area is restricted upstream by Tower Bridge but has no restrictions downstream. It is possible to sail to the Thames Estuary and beyond on a single tide.
Members of the club join a number of informal cruises in company over the season, such as day trips to Erith Yacht Club and back, enjoying the hospitality at Erith over lunch. Such events are very sociable as well as being excellent opportunities to gain experience on the river.
We usually row upstream to Tower Bridge, or up Bow Creek to Channelsea Island and Three Mills. Other times we might round the Isle of Dogs into Greenland Dock or the Royal Docks, down to Erith, to the Olympic Park, Deptford Creek, South Bank, Victoria Park or Springfield Park.
See cruisers, dinghies and rowing for how each fleet uses the river, and racing and trophies for the courses.


Tides, weather and what is moving
The same links the club keeps on its wiki, one page. All open in a new tab.
Tides
Live and predicted heights for the Thames at Charlton and North Woolwich.
Weather
Shipping and inshore forecasts, synoptic charts, and the club's own weather station.
Ship movements
What is coming up and down the river, and the notices in force.
The Thames Barrier
Closures and the control zone, just downstream of the club.
PLA guidance
The recreational users' guides, the Tideway Code, the General Directions and COLREGs.
The contents of this website are for information only and should not be relied upon for the purpose of navigation.
The club's own seamanship guides
Member reference material written by members. They currently live on the club wiki and will move here as they stand, with their disclaimer.
The contents of this website are for information only and should not be relied upon for the purpose of navigation.

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The portal, the events site, policies, car park rules and members' venue hire.
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Fees and charges
Membership, participation, moorings and the yard, all on one page.
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Social and club nights
Tuesday club night, the dinner dance, Open House London and the solstice boat race.
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