Erith Yacht Club (EYC) is proud to be part of 26 successful clubs and organisations along the Thames
who received funding from the Active Thames scheme, led by the Port of London Authority (PLA). Active
Thames is a partnership programme in place to support the development of watersports on the tidal
Thames and inland waterways in London, Kent and Essex
Trevor Cambridge, EYC’s Commodore said: “Erith Yacht Club complements the non-tidal and tidal sailing
on offer in the local area, as it is uniquely placed on the Lower Thames within easy reach of London and
the M25. The club has a history of supporting training and participation in recreational sailing.
The generous £5000 funding from the PLA’s Active Thames programme is an excellent opportunity for us
to build on this heritage and to work closely with local partners.”
Jenny Cooper, PLA sports manager, said: “Building on the success of last year’s grants, 2023 Active
Thames funding will help deliver our Thames Vision: more people using the river for leisure. All the
successful applicants have demonstrated how they will help us to achieve the goals of Active Thames,
which is to make the river more inclusive, diverse and accessible to all.”
The grant to EYC will support our aims to increase the number of qualified sailing instructors in the local
area, increase participation at the club, and improve the equipment for sailing and people with disabilities,
ultimately promoting recreational activity in the Thames gateway.
Erith Yacht Club
