Greenwich Yacht ClubPeartree Wharf, SE10. Est. 1908
A yacht at anchor silhouetted against the setting sun on flat calm water

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.

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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.

A club cruiser under full sail heeling in a fresh breeze in the Thames estuary
Two Lasers sailing past the Old Royal Naval College at Greenwich
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Tides, weather and what is moving

The same links the club keeps on its wiki, one page. All open in a new tab.

The Thames Barrier

Closures and the control zone, just downstream of the club.

The contents of this website are for information only and should not be relied upon for the purpose of navigation.

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