Greenwich Yacht Club Events

Club Night
2026-10-27 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-10-20 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-10-13 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-10-06 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-29 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-22 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-15 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-08 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) and 2 more dates | Greenwich Yacht Club, 1 Peartree Way London, London, SE10 0BW, United Kingdom
GYC members welcome new and applying members interested in sailing and rowing. Every Tuesday from 1930, enter the club via the pedestrian entrance next to the main gate at the end of Peartree Way. Ring the bell if closed.

GYC Workshop – Whipping, Splicing and Chains!
2026-10-27 19:00 - 20:00
This event is for members & applying members only. Roger is running a workshop on a Tuesday night to learning “Whipping” and “Splicing” (we may not get to the chains!) every other month starting from 17th February. Bring your own fid!
Whipping and splicing are traditional ways to repair and care for your rope. They’re especially useful, as replacing rope new for old is wasteful and can be expensive.
The technique of whipping is hundreds of years old, but it remains the best and safest way to secure the end of a rope. It’s generally regarded to be much better than melting the end, which can create sharp or bulging ends
Rope splicing is the forming of a semi-permanent joint between two or two parts of the same rope by partly untwisting and then interweaving their strands. Splices can be used to form a stopper at the end of a line, to form a loop or an eye in a rope, or for joining two ropes together. Splices are preferred to knotted rope, since while a knot typically reduces the strength by 20–40%, a splice is capable of attaining a rope’s full strength.
Any Questions talk to Roger, see you all there!

Dinghy 2026 Autumn Series 2 -Courage Shield
2026-10-25 10:00 - 14:00
Day: Sunday
Briefing: 10:00
Start:11:30
Tides: HW | 12:34
Course: Club House

Autumn Series 3 - Thurrock Trophy
2026-10-18
One-way pursuit race to Thurrock. Cruise back
North Woolwich HW/LW (Local Time): 12:08
Earliest Start: 07:30

Committee Meeting
2026-10-15 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-17 18:30 - 21:30
Committee Meetings happen on the 3rd Thursday of the month unless anything clashes but these are the main dates.

Dinghy 2026 Autumn Series 1
2026-10-11 12:15 - 16:15
Day: Sunday
Briefing: 12:15
Start:13:45
Tides: HW | 14:43
Course: Club House

Autumn Series 2 - Man's Headbanger
2026-10-04
Downriver to Jenningtree and back
Parallel prize for combined fastest + oldest crew
North Woolwich HW/LW (Local Time): 13:27
Earliest Start: 11:30

Cruise downriver to Greenhithe
2026-10-03
Cruise to Greenhithe and pub lunch ashore
North Woolwich HW/LW (Local Time): 12:32
Earliest Start: 08:30

GYC Workshop – Knots and Boat Parts!
2026-09-29 19:00 - 20:00
This event is for members & applying members only.
Christine is running a workshop on a Tuesday night every other month, to learning different types of “knots” and learn parts of the boat, on the dates at the top of this poster.
Sailors learn many types of nautical knots because different tasks demand different combinations of security, adjustability, strength, ease of tying/untying, and suitability for
rope type and conditions. A single knot cannot optimally meet every need on a vessel; matching knot to purpose reduces risk, saves time, and preserves gear.
Understanding the names of the parts of the sailing boat is an essential part of your journey to sailing. If you’re a beginner sailor, you want a quick and solid overview of the
different sailboat parts this workshop is for you. If you are just curious about any part of this workshop – why don’t you join us.
Any Questions talk to Christine

Dinghy 2026 Summer Series 6 -Mayors trophy (combined)
2026-09-27 12:15 - 16:15
Day: Sunday
Briefing: 12:15
Start:13:45
Tides: HW | 14:47
Course: Cutty Sark

GYC Social - Beach Clean2
2026-09-27 09:45 - 12:00
Our last beach clean on 18th April was very successful with 22 bags of rubbish and 15 bags of recycling. Let’s see if we can beat that record and keep our beach clean for our community / wildlife! Therefore, I have organised another beach clean with permission from PLA, Environmental Agency, Thames21 and Greenwich Council.
This is a free event for our members to give back to the community and help our wildlife thrive; but we do need you to book a slot so we know that we have enough litter pickers and know how many volunteers to expect
Important notes

Wear closed toe shoes/boots (with metal ideal, but not mandatory).
Wear gloves (you will not be handling any litter).
Wear long comfortable trousers.
Wear long sleeved tops.
Any cuts and open wounds must be dressed and covered before attending (mandatory)
Optional – facemasks and goggles

We will provide bags, litter pickers (limited) and guidance.
I will be managing this event with the help of Dee Smith who is also the Area Coordinator for British Divers Marine Life Rescue and is a Marine Mammal Medic.
Any questions please do get in touch – social@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk

Autumn Series 1 - Mayor's Trophy
2026-09-27
Upriver to the cutty sark barges and back. Start when you like
North Woolwich HW/LW (Local Time): 14:47
Earliest Start: 12:00

Thames Multi-Sport Challenge 2026
2026-09-20
Sail/row to Erith and Run/cycle back
North Woolwich HW/LW (Local Time): 13:33
Earliest Start: 10:45

RYA Dinghy L/1
2026-09-12 09:00 - 2026-09-13 17:00
No experience necessary. This weekend will cover all the basics of rigging, launching , crewing and sailing dinghies around a simple course. You will have fun!

Novice Helms Challenge 2026
2026-09-06
Downriver to Jenningtree and back. Helm needs to have never helmed in a race before, excpet the GYC Ladies Challenge.
North Woolwich HW/LW (Local Time): 14:57
Earliest Start: 13:00

Dinghy 2026 Cruise 6
2026-09-05 10:00 - 14:00
Day: Saturday
Briefing: 10:00
Start:11:30
Tides: LW | 13:33
Course: Erith

Rowing: Two Hours Slacks (Medium)
2026-08-30 15:30 - 18:30
Safety Briefing: 15:30
Ropes Off: 16:00
Finish: 18:30
High Water: 16:12 BST @ London Bridge

Rowing: Three Mills technique training (Medium)
2026-08-29 13:30 - 17:00
Safety Briefing: 13:30
Ropes Off: 14:00
Finish: 17:00
High Water: 15:40 BST @ London Bridge

RYA Keelboat Stage 1 for youngsters 8-16
2026-08-29 09:00 - 2026-08-30 17:00
An exciting weekend giving youngsters the opportunity to sail keelboats. The course will cover helming and crewing the keelboat around a simple course. It demands coordination and appreciation of wind and tide.

RYA Powerboat L/1 for youngsters 8-16yrs
2026-08-28 09:00 - 16:30
A one day course for youngsters 8-16yrs. It will give you confidence to moor alongside, pick up a mooring, pick up a man overboard and manoeuvre forwards and backwards around a short course. (under supervision)
