This session will be run by Tony Mason (Thames Active) It is specifically for members who have not yet gotten a VHF/SRC license but use VHF sets on the safety boats, - restricted to Ch M. Also, who may use a cruiser or motorboat VHF set with the owner's permission. It is important to know...
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.
Day: Thursday Briefing: 16:45 Start:17:45 Tides: HW | 18:44 Course: Club House
A long downriver row to Erith, our neighbouring downstream yacht club Safety Briefing: 10:15 Ropes Off: 10:45 Finish: 16:40 Low Water: 13:39 Sunset: 20:12
A short row to Bow Creek Safety Briefing: 08:30 Ropes Off: 09:00 Finish: 12:00 High Water: 18:58 Sunset: 20:14
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...
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.
The RYA Level 1 Start Sailing course is designed for complete beginners with no prior sailing experience. Over 2 days (typically 8-16 hours), you'll learn fundamental sailing theory and practical skills in a small dinghy or keelboat. The course covers basic boat parts, rigging, essential knots, helming and crewing techniques, points of sailing, and basic...
A technical row against the tide to build strength, technique and teamwork Safety Briefing: 14:30 Ropes Off: 15:00 Finish: 17:30 High Water: 13:58 Sunset: 20:24
A medium length row up Deptford Creek Safety Briefing: 13:50 Ropes Off: 14:20 Finish: 17:00 High Water: 14:29 Sunset: 20:25
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.
Day: Saturday Briefing: 09:00 Start:10:30 Tides: LW | 12:28 Course: Erith
