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Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing and Kayaking

Twilight is a perfect way to introduce yourself to the centre, giving an excellent opportunity to try out all the different sports, and enjoy an excellent BBQ and a relaxing drink afterwards.

Participants with previous experience are invited to use the centre during open sessions, giving a great way of practising the skills they have learned; these are open during evenings and weekends. If you prefer to have some guidance we also run more progressive courses, as well as improver sessions on a Monday evening during the summer, and sail racing all year round.

For the more adventurous we also operate ouside of the confines on the dock, with trips on the tidal Thames, entry to the Thames Traveller racing series, the London Regatta and the Isle of Sheppy race for the sailors, white water paddling trips for the kayakers and canoeists, and introduction to competitive dragon boat teams for those wishing to progress in this sport. We also hope to introduce away trips to more progressive locations for the windsurfers.

Adult membership is £120 per year which includes access to open sessions, discounts on courses and other adult activities.

Twilight Evening Sailing

Twilight is a fun event borrowed from our friends down under, and is an excellent way to unwind in the evening, or simply to have a first taste of the activities the centre has to offer. Activities available include dinghy sailing, windsurfing and kayaking, and are also available for group bookings. The concept is simple, long evenings, fun sailing and watersports, beer (or tinnies as our Ozzie friends call them) or soft drinks for the teetotallers – and our world famous barbecue. Please specify which sport you would like to do, and your level of ability, when making your booking. Twilight runs on Wednesday evenings thoughout the summer from the end of April to the middle of September.
Members £15
Non-Members £25
BBQ Only £10
Competent Helm £35
Duration Evenings
Times 6:00pm to Dusk (First Race 6pm to 7pm Depending on Season)
Dates Every Wednesday from 16th April (Unless Closed)
* Contact us for more details

Monday Night Kayaking

A Monday night session with a focus on improving skills and socialising.
Come down for our Monday night sessions to improve existing kayaking skills and learn new ones in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. All ability levels are welcome. The sessions will be overseen by one of our instructors to help with any specific skills you need to work on or just for general pointers.
Members £5
Non-Members £10
Duration Evening (from March 2012)
Times 6:00pm till Dusk
Dates Call for Availability
* Contact us for more details

Open Sessions

Open Sessions run Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the summer, however some Tuesdays and Thurdays the centre may close the facility to the public and members due to exclusive events being held (please check the news feed for dates/times or contact the centre direct via tel). We are also open on the weekend all year round, only Sundays during the winter months. Use of Open Sessions out of scheduled times may sometimes be available on request (level 2 competency required for sailing). When taking part in Open Sessions you must sign in at the reception, and have filled out a record card, which can be obtained from behind reception. Open Sessions are open to all members and day users that are experienced up to RYA Level 2 or equivalent. Youth members are also invited to attend Open Sessions if they have signed approval from both their parents and waterside staff. The activities that can be undertaken during open sessions are Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking and Rowing. Participants are asked to read the Open Session Rules before taking part.
Members £ Free
Non-Members £10
Duration Evenings
Summer Weekends 10.00am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Winter Weekends 10.00am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Summer Evenings 6:00pm to Dusk
* Contact us for more details

Monday Night Team Racing

London and the RYA have decided to introduce team racing as a new activity for sailors to
test themselves on the race course. Team racing is a very different style of racing which
consists of crews working together to achieve a race win from a combination of their results.
The typical style for team racing consists of three boats per team, but to make things a bit
more fun and accessible, DSWC will be running team racing with teams consisting of two
boats instead.

DSWC will be hosting a series of 6 Team Racing events throughout the year. The events will
be open to members and non-members. DSWC will be encouraging teams from other inner
London clubs to compete alongside the DSWC teams.

Each event will count as an individual event with prizes for the winners. There will also be
an overall winner of all the events taken as a series result. The idea being a single team
may attend and win one event, but a consistent team who attends many of the events and
achieves strong results, will be in with a standing of becoming the overall series winner.
Members £20 per team or £5 per person
Non-Members £40 per team or £15 per person
Dates 16 April, 14 May, 11 June, 16 July, 13 Aug, 10 Sept – 2012
Race Times 6:00pm – Dusk (Mondays)
* Contact matt@dswc.org for details

Monday Night Fleet Racing

DSWC will be hosting a series of 6 Monday evenings of racing throughout the season. The
racing will take place in Bosuns with crews between 2 and 3 people, and will consist of three
races during each evening. All events will have an overall prize winner and there will also be
an overall series prize winner from a combination of all the events results.

These events will be open to DSWC members and non-members from other clubs.
Members £5 per person
Non-Members £15 per person
Dates 30 April, 28 May, 25 June, 9 July, 30 July, 20 Aug – 2012
Race Times 7:00pm – Dusk (Mondays)
* Contact matt@dswc.org for details

Monday Night Windsurf Training

An improvers windsurf training session will run once a month through the summer. The session will be aimed at individuals who have either completed their RYA Start Windsurfing course or are at a similar level, and are looking to learn some of the more intermediate skills. For the more advanced windsurfer there will be an opportunity to learn some light wind freestyle maneuvres and start using foot straps and the harness.

These events will be open to DSWC members and non-members from other clubs.
Members £5 per person
Non-Members £15 per person
Dates 30 April, 28 May, 25 June, 30 July, 20 Aug, 10 Sept – 2012
Race Times 6:30pm – Dusk (Mondays)
* Contact matt@dswc.org for details

Kayak Slalom Series

A seven week series of Slalom Races using our flat water slalom course. There will be three races per competitor each Monday with the fastest result counting towards the series. All ability levels are welcome and the Monday night kayaking session can be used to learn slalom specific techniques before hand.
Canoe slalom is one of the most spectacular watersports, demanding skill, stamina and courage. The aim is to run a course marked by “gates” fast, and without touching. A “gate” is two poles, suspended over the water. Green and white gates are negotiated in a downstream direction, red and white gates upstream. The gates are placed to test your manoeuvring and speed.
Members Included with Monday Night Kayaking
Non-Members Included with Monday Night Kayaking
Times 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Dates 11 June, 18 June, 25 June, 2 July, 9 July, 16 July – 2012
* Contact us for more details

Private Coaching

The Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre is proud to offer an opportunity for private tuition aimed at any level. This is a session which is as flexible as needs to be. DSWC will be able to tailor a private lesson to what you as the student would like to cover. This may be from the beginner skills of learning how to sail all the way up to advanced seamanship and racing skills.
The coaches that operate within DSWC have a vast amount of experience and knowledge which they will use to enrich the time they spend with you.
There are also options to have private tuition for kayaking and windsurfing to advance your skills.
Private tuition may run on a 1 to 1 basis or up to 1 to 3 basis. All sessions are charged at an hourly rate with a minimum of a 2 hour booking.
1 to 1 £30 per hour – individual
2 to 1 £50 per hour – per group
3 to 1 £70 per hour – per group
* Contact us for more details

 

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