Our hire package includes:

• 30ft Dragon boat dressed with dragons head and tail.
• Buoyancy aids and paddles.
• An experienced helm, he or she will steer the boat and look after you on the river.
• 2 hour Training session that will include a controlled capsize.
• A regatta night that includes some training, racing other teams who are doing the event and our famous BBQ.

Call 020 7537 2626 or Email info@dswc.org to find out more.

Come and join us for a relaxing evening of sailing, racing and excellent barbecue food. Our well stocked bar will be open to quench your thirst after the excitement of the evenings racing. All ability levels are welcome though we do ask that if you are a group of beginners you book in advance.

Sign in starts at 6pm with the first race scheduled for 6.45pm

We advise you to book up early as we get busy through the summer and we expect to have up to 90 people on the water at capacity!

Happy Sailing and we hope to see you soon.

Ben Ainsle is already one of Britain’s greatest Olympians, having claimed Gold in sailing in Sydney, Athens and Beijing. And he couldn’t have done it alone. With his trusted partner, his boat Rita, they’re bidding to become Britain’s most successful sporting couple. Now they’d like you to join the team.

Come and meet Ben and Rita on:

• Monday 21st May at Canary Wharf Station, 12h00 to 14h00 and 17h00 to 18h30
• Tuesday 22nd May at Exchange Square, Liverpool Street, 12h00 to 14h00 and 17h00 to 1830

Or catch Rita on:

• Monday 21st May at Canary Wharf Station, 07h00 to 18h30
• Tuesday 22nd May at Exchange Square, Liverpool Street, 07h00 to 1830

Show your support and tweet your message followed by #benandrita

Twitter: @ainslieben

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BenAinslie1977

Launched in February, the Celebrate 2012 events timeline is open for members of the public and businesses to submit events and celebrations taking place in east London which sit alongside major public activities such as the 2012 Olympic Games, the Diamond Jubilee and the DLR’s 25thanniversary. As the first winner, the Youth Afloat Dragon Boat Challenge will receive a three-course lunch for two at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf, which they have chosen to raffle off on the day of the challenge.

This Challenge, to be held on 10 July at the Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre, will see teams racing 250 metres in heats which culminate in a six boat final. A BBQ will also be available on the day, with money raised going towards the Youth Programme.
Centre Manager Judi Sanders says: “We are delighted to receive this prize to raffle off at the Youth Afloat Dragon Boat Challenge, as we receive all of our support from fundraising, individual volunteers and corporate volunteer projects. This is a great community event as it’s a really fun family day out and an opportunity for children to learn how to sail and have fun in a safe, sporting environment.”

Other standout events posted on the Celebrate 2012 timeline so far include:

• The Cycle Pilgrimage from Canterbury Cathedral to St Alfrege is a three-day cycling adventure that begins on 19 April. 2012 is a special year for St Alfege Church as it commemorates the thousandth anniversary of the martyrdom of its patron, St Alfege.
• The Custom House and Canning Town Spring Festival, held on 12 May, is a community event to celebrate local talent and share information about the range of local services throughout East London. There will be live performances from local groups and a talent quest.
• On the 21 and 22 July the BT River of Music will perform as part of the London 2012 Festival. Londoners and visitors to the city can enjoy the free performances, showcasing world-class music from across the globe, as well as emerging British talent
• On 25 July – 12 August some twenty tall ships will be plying a daily scenic route along the Thames for the inaugural Sail Royal Greenwich. Taking in many of the famous London highlights, the route begins at Royal Arsenal Pier, Woolwich, passes the O2 and Greenwich’s historic buildings and culminates at Tower Bridge.

Lunch for two in the Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf can be won every month by submitting an event or celebration to the timeline for a chance to win. Ten entrants per month will also be chosen at random to receive a box of Celebrations chocolates.

For those wanting to celebrate 2012 with DLR, a submission form can be found on www.dlr.co.uk/2012 which allows users to post their event details and upload a photo.

Spring Charity Ball

Saturday 12th May 2012
7.30pm – Midnight
Dress code: Black Tie
Buffet and Drinks Included

Reservations: 020 7537 2626
Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre
235A Westferry Road
London, E14 3QS

Straight out of the wrapper and onto the water the Foxes were being put through there paces by London Youth Games hopefuls from the London Nautical school and were very well received!

We’re very excited to say that building works have begun today and will be continuing over the next six to eight weeks.

So……what does this mean to our members and visitors?

The Centre will remain open during this period, however as the workmen will need to shut off the boiler, running water is not guaranteed at all times and the showers will be out of action for the duration.

Please be understanding over the next few weeks, as it will all be worth it in two month’s time.

Award funded by Inspired Facilities, Sport England and Isle of Dogs Community Foundation (IDCF)

Frostbite- Cold, Calm and Competitive!!!

As the morning “sunshine” broke over London and the cold abated somewhat the keen sailing fraternity of London emerged for the second day of Docklands Frostbite series. With Rich doing a sterling job as race officer/race training we saw 12 boats on the water and managed to get 4 very competitive races in. It is still tight at the top with three boats separated by only 8 points.

Take look at the Week 2 Results!

Entries are still being accepted for the next two days of racing – 12th February & 26th February!

Click here for more information and to enter on line.