Located in the heart of London’s Docklands at the west end of Millwall outer dock, the Centre is based in an award-winning purpose-built facility with great views from the upstairs bar over the dock, and wet facilities downstairs.

We are a Recognised Training Centre and deliver courses in sailing, windsurfing, powerboating and paddlesports.

Our function rooms are available for private and corporate hire throughout the week and land-based events can also be tied in with our water-based activities, such as dragon boating, sailing or paddlesports to create a great day out for you.

  • Help us raise funds for the Sunday Youth Club

    ​Since 1989, Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre have been providing programmes and activities to children and young people in East London. This vital programme has helped them gain new skills, stay active and healthy, develop confidence and make new and life-long friends. ​ ​Children who attend our programmes have benefitted immensely: ​Dominic who goes to…

  • International Food Festival 2017 – News Update

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  • South East Topper Open 22nd April

    South East Topper Series DSWC Join us for our SE Topper Traveller Event on the 22nd April 2017. The event is open to all youth sailors with RYA Stage Two or equivalent and for both Topper 5.3’s and Topper 4.2’s. There are a limited number of hire Toppers available for free hire, so if don’t…

  • International Food Festival 9 April 2017

    International Food Festival Sunday, 9th April 2017 from 11am to 4pm. Join us for a fun family day out and taste the foods from all over the world. Food – Raffle Draw – Music – Games – Prizes. Entry is £2 per person. Limited Tickets available. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-food-festival-tickets-32653026080 @ Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre –…

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Youth Club
Youth Club
10:00 – 12:30

The Centre runs two youth sessions a week, Youth Club sessions are on Sunday mornings all year round, and Monday evenings from April to October. Youth club is aimed at everyone from beginners to competent sailors. Sessions provide plenty of room for development, with a range of activities available.

Please note: Youth Club does not take place either side of, or during school holidays, when our Yout Multi Activity Weeks are taking place.

Members £ Free
Non-Members £5

Times Sunday 10:00am – 12:30pm
Monday 4:30pm – 6:30pm

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Youth Club
Youth Club
10:00 – 12:30

The Centre runs two youth sessions a week, Youth Club sessions are on Sunday mornings all year round, and Monday evenings from April to October. Youth club is aimed at everyone from beginners to competent sailors. Sessions provide plenty of room for development, with a range of activities available.

Please note: Youth Club does not take place either side of, or during school holidays, when our Yout Multi Activity Weeks are taking place.

Members £ Free
Non-Members £5

Times Sunday 10:00am – 12:30pm
Monday 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Frostbite Regatta
Frostbite Regatta
13:00 – 16:00

The DSWC annual Frostbite Regatta is back.Racing takes place in our fleet of Bosun dinghies and individual competitors will receive an independent score to allow crews to change when partners are not available to sail on all scheduled event days.Dates: 30th January, 6th March & 3rd, 10th April  

Racing: 3 races each day 

Sailing Ability: RYA Level 2 or RYA Stage 3 or equivalent 

Briefing: 1300 
First Start: 1330 
Price: £40 Members or £60 Non Members for the whole series.

Booking: info@dswc.org – 020 7537 2626 
Enquiries: courtney@dswc.org

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Sailing Youth Activity Week
Sailing Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

Windsurfing Youth Activity Week
Windsurfing Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

Kayaking Youth Activity Week
Kayaking Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

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Sailing Youth Activity Week
Sailing Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

Windsurfing Youth Activity Week
Windsurfing Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

Kayaking Youth Activity Week
Kayaking Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

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Sailing Youth Activity Week
Sailing Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

Windsurfing Youth Activity Week
Windsurfing Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

Kayaking Youth Activity Week
Kayaking Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

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Sailing Youth Activity Week
Sailing Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

Windsurfing Youth Activity Week
Windsurfing Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

Kayaking Youth Activity Week
Kayaking Youth Activity Week
10:00 – 15:30

Come and join in the fun at our Youth Activity Weeks for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Activities cater for all levels of ability in Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Windsurfing working towards achieving RYA & BC certificates.

Several part and fully funded places are available for each of our activity weeks. These places are allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis upon receipt and approval of the application. If you would like to apply please visit the website to download the funding application form.
 
Pre-Booking is essential! (Please call to book)

Members £60
Non-Members £85

Times 09:30am – 3:30pm

* Contact us for more details
http://www.dswc.org/watersports/youth-activities/

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Frostbite Regatta
Frostbite Regatta
13:00 – 16:00

The DSWC annual Frostbite Regatta is back.Racing takes place in our fleet of Bosun dinghies and individual competitors will receive an independent score to allow crews to change when partners are not available to sail on all scheduled event days.Dates: 30th January, 6th March & 3rd, 10th April  

Racing: 3 races each day 

Sailing Ability: RYA Level 2 or RYA Stage 3 or equivalent 

Briefing: 1300 
First Start: 1330 
Price: £40 Members or £60 Non Members for the whole series.

Booking: info@dswc.org – 020 7537 2626 
Enquiries: courtney@dswc.org

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Youth Club
Youth Club
10:00 – 12:30

The Centre runs two youth sessions a week, Youth Club sessions are on Sunday mornings all year round, and Monday evenings from April to October. Youth club is aimed at everyone from beginners to competent sailors. Sessions provide plenty of room for development, with a range of activities available.

Please note: Youth Club does not take place either side of, or during school holidays, when our Yout Multi Activity Weeks are taking place.

Members £ Free
Non-Members £5

Times Sunday 10:00am – 12:30pm
Monday 4:30pm – 6:30pm

This calendar shows our scheduled instructor led activities. Equipment Hire is available almost any time we are open but isn't shown here, you can find availability in the Equipment Hire Page