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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Spring Race Series
Spring Race Series
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

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Spring Race Series
Spring Race Series
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

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Spring Race Series
Spring Race Series
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

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RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Double Handed
RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Double Handed
09:30 – 17:00

This course is for beginners who have done little or no dinghy sailing before. It is the first part of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training scheme and its aim is to provide basic boat handling techniques and essential background knowledge. By the end of the course you will be able to sail safely under supervision. The course takes place over one weekend.

Members £255
Non-Members £275

Duration 2 Days (Weekend)

Times 9:30am to 5:00pm

Book This Now!

We accept card payments.

It is also possible to purchase a gift voucher for this course if you would like it as a gift for someone, or don't yet know that date that you wish to book.

Please click here for the course terms and conditions.
http://dswc.org/docs/CourseBookingTermsAndConditions.pdf

Spring Race Series
Spring Race Series
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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RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Double Handed
RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Double Handed
09:30 – 17:00

This course is for beginners who have done little or no dinghy sailing before. It is the first part of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training scheme and its aim is to provide basic boat handling techniques and essential background knowledge. By the end of the course you will be able to sail safely under supervision. The course takes place over one weekend.

Members £255
Non-Members £275

Duration 2 Days (Weekend)

Times 9:30am to 5:00pm

Book This Now!

We accept card payments.

It is also possible to purchase a gift voucher for this course if you would like it as a gift for someone, or don't yet know that date that you wish to book.

Please click here for the course terms and conditions.
http://dswc.org/docs/CourseBookingTermsAndConditions.pdf

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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Twilight
Twilight
16:30 – 20:00

Book Now

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. The concept is simple, long evenings, fun sailing/racing. Twilight runs on Friday evenings throughout the summer from the end of April to the middle of September.

Members £15
Non-Members £25
BBQ Only £10
Competent Helm £50

Duration: Evenings
Times: 5:30pm to 8:30pm (First Race 6pm)

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RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed
RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed
09:30 – 17:00

This course is for beginners who have done little or no dinghy sailing before. It is the first part of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training scheme and its aim is to provide basic boat handling techniques and essential background knowledge. By the end of the course you will be able to sail safely under supervision. The course takes place over one weekend.

Members £255
Non-Members £275

Duration 2 Days (Weekend)

Times 9:30am to 5:00pm

Book This Now!

We accept card payments.

It is also possible to purchase a gift voucher for this course if you would like it as a gift for someone, or don't yet know that date that you wish to book.

Please click here for the course terms and conditions.
http://dswc.org/docs/CourseBookingTermsAndConditions.pdf

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RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed
RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed
09:30 – 17:00

This course is for beginners who have done little or no dinghy sailing before. It is the first part of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training scheme and its aim is to provide basic boat handling techniques and essential background knowledge. By the end of the course you will be able to sail safely under supervision. The course takes place over one weekend.

Members £255
Non-Members £275

Duration 2 Days (Weekend)

Times 9:30am to 5:00pm

Book This Now!

We accept card payments.

It is also possible to purchase a gift voucher for this course if you would like it as a gift for someone, or don't yet know that date that you wish to book.

Please click here for the course terms and conditions.
http://dswc.org/docs/CourseBookingTermsAndConditions.pdf

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