Discover Sailing on the Thames
Each year Erith Yacht Club opens its doors (gates and boat hatches) to anyone interested in trying out sailing. Come down to the club and go sailing with club members. Our club bar will be open, there will be a BBQ on our clubhouse balcony and we will will get you out sailing. You can have a look around the club to see the amazing facilities available when you become a member.
Erith Yacht Club is already planning its next Open Day in Spring 2024 on Saturday 27 April.
Our open day gives you the chance to:
- Try sailing in one of our safe, stable, club small sailing boats lead by an experienced club member or qualified sailing instructor
- Get invited aboard club members’ dinghies or larger yachts and cruisers for a sail so you can see the range of boats that you could own and keep at Erith if you were a member.
- Meet some of our club members and find out how you could become a member and get involved in sailing throughout the year
- Enjoy a BBQ and beverages or bring your own food for a picnic
The Open Day is to try sailing and find out about the range of Look sailing programmes, training and events at the club that can introduce and the develop sailing skills of all ages of people.
When
Saturday 27 April 2024
Do I need to wait until April to visit the club?
No! – Our club is active throughout the year and visitors are always welcome. Check out our calender of events or come down on Sunday when our main bar is usually open. Come down to the club, meet some of our members and get involved in sailing.
What should I bring?
If you’ve never sailed before, it’s a good idea to bring the following items on the day:
- Warm clothes you don’t mind getting wet (depending on time of year)
- Shoes you don’t mind getting wet
- A change of clothes ( Just in case – We don’t expect you will get wet – but we can organise that if you’d like)
- Towel
- Sun cream
- Friends and family to enjoy the day
The club has a range of equipment such as waterproofs and buoyancy aids available for participants to use. We’ll get you sorted to get out onto the water.
How do I register?
Registration for sailing places during the open day are available online now. We will add places as members confirm their availablity to take people sailing. If no space are available use the Register Interest function on the top of the Played page to leave your name and email and we will let you know when more sessions for the day are released.
When should I arrive?
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your session. This gives enough time to get kitted out and deal with any admin.
Do I need to know how to swim?
You need to be water-confident. This means, if you don’t know how to swim, you need to be comfortable floating in some water with a buoyancy aid.