Thames Sailing Club

Thames Sailing Club was founded in 1870, making it Britain's oldest river sailing club. We still use our original clubhouse, and race the historic Thames A Raters, the most exciting boats on the river. We offer excellent river sailing afloat, combined with a friendly, traditional setting ashore that is second to none - all within easy reach of London. THE BOATS: Our biggest class is the amazing Thames 'A' Rater which is the unchallenged 'Queen of the River'. They were designed in Victorian times... more