A medium length row downriver to Crossness, home of perhaps the best-fertilised nature reserve in London. It's a major site for water voles and allegedly has the largest reedbeds in Bexley. I don't know Bexley well so can't tell you how strongly contested a competition that is. Safety Briefing: 12:45 Ropes Off: 13:15 Finish: 17:30...
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...
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: 12:45 Start:14:15 Tides: HW | 15:09 Course: Cutty Sark
This is a hugely popular event we will be running annually on a regular basis. We will be providing BBQs setup on the beach and ready to use, a bonfire, lights, DJ and Music. Dancing is optional. All you have to do is turn up with something to put on the BBQ to cook or...
Row to Parliament and demand our rights to.... row to Parliament. Ah, we already have them. Safety Briefing: 13:10 Ropes Off: 13:40 Finish: 18:30 High Water: 14:50 Sunset: 20:02
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
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...
