Close racing in front of the club

Over the last two years we have updated our fleet, choosing the 2000 as our preferred two-person racing boat and the Laser as our preferred solo boat. Both boats cater for a wide range of skills and have fairly similar handicaps, resulting in close racing.

We look to be an active part of the 2000 and UK Laser Class Associations, and our sailors often attend open events. Offering to crew with an experienced club helm is an ideal way of getting out on the water and beginning your sailing adventure.

On weekday evenings during the summer, or at the weekend throughout the year, we organise informal cruises to get out on the water just for fun. These cruises are a brilliant way to try sailing for the first time, sail with different crew or give another class of boat a whirl.

The fleet

Racing

Our racing is competitive but very friendly, and ends in our beautiful clubhouse at the bar having a chat over a drink or two and cheering the results.

Series

• Summer Series
• Winter Series
• Evening Series (summer weekday evenings)
• Autumn Series

Formats

• Round the cans in front of the club
• Longer distance races round the peninsula to Greenwich
• Match racing against other clubs
• Her Majesty's Cup: a 20 km race from GYC east to the QE2 Bridge that marks the start of the Winter Series

Trophies and the cruiser calendar are on racing and trophies.

Participation

The club's published fee is £6 per person per event. On the events site, 2026 dinghy tickets are £5 per person per event and £10 for a member's guest. See fees and charges.

Training

We are an accredited RYA Training Establishment and run courses in Dinghy Level One and Two. We also offer specific training, such as Introduction to the 2000 or the Laser and Racing Skills, for sailors looking to build on existing skills.

Course dates, prices and the enquiry form are on learn to sail.

Contact

The Dinghy Fleet Captain: dinghy@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk. Dates are under dinghies on the events site.