For current and prospective members we host a variety of sailing opportunities, which get published in the Newsletter, Sailing calendar and the Sailing Updates Group on WhatsApp.
If you are want to try sailing then coming along to one of our organised dinghy sailing events is a great way to meet club members, learn about the club and how to get out on the water with us. Members of other RYA clubs are welcome to bring their dinghy along to join sailing sessions at Erith.
Our organised dinghy sailing includes:
Sundowners
Evening sailing opportunities for members and visitors alternate on Fridays during the summer months starting at 6pm. Members take out their own boats or hire a club dinghy. We organise Safety boat coverage for dinghy sailors and our club bar is usually open afterwards.
For prospective members and visitors we operate a booking system for sundowners so that we can ensure we have someone to buddy up with you on a club boat. Check the website calendar for dates as sometimes weather and tides are not favourable.
Members Adult Sail Training (MAST)
Run at the same time as the Junior Youth Section (JYS) sessions on Sunday afternoons and listed in our sailing calendar. MAST is designed to allow members who haven’t yet completed an RYA Level 1 & 2 Dinghy Sailing course to book a sailing session with another Club member and get out on the water in a club boat. Existing and prospective members can book online. If no sessions are available Register Interest and you will be notified when spaces become available.
Buddy sailing in the club sailing area
Buddy Sailing is sailing without safety boat cover and is for the more experienced sailors at the Club. Depending on numbers you may be able to get out with one of them if they are looking for crew.
Trips up and down the river
Club members organise regular trips to Greenhithe to the pub for lunch and a sail back
Facilities
Erith has extensive space to keep dinghys at the club in our dinghy park, maintain and repair them in our sheds and for launch and recovery on our slipway. Our clubhouse has excellent changing facilities and hot showers.
Dinghy sail training
Erith Yacht club is a recognised RYA Training Centre with active dinghy sail training. We operate a number of RYA certified training courses to introduce people to sailing. These are run during the warmer months and are a great way to start sailing.