DSWC – Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre

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.

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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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		1	2	3	4 RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed October 4, 2025 09:30 - 17:00 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, 235A Westferry Rd, London E14 3QS, UK 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 •	5 RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed October 5, 2025 09:30 - 17:00 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, 235A Westferry Rd, London E14 3QS, UK 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 October 5, 2025 10:00 - 12:30 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, E14 3QS 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 Autumnal Series Autumnal Series October 5, 2025 13:30 - 16:30 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, E14 3QS The DSWC annual Autumnal Series returns on the 22nd September. 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: 22nd September, 6th, 20th October & 3th November. Racing: 3 races each day Sailing Ability: RYA Level 2 or RYA Stage 3 or equivalent Briefing: 1300 First Start: 1330 Price: £40 per person Booking: info@dswc.org – 020 7537 2626 Enquiries: james@dswc.org • • •
6 Monday Youth Club Monday Youth Club October 6, 2025 16:30 - 18:30 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, 235A Westferry Rd, London E14 3QS, UK 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 Youth Multi Activity Weeks are taking place.Members £ Free Non-Members £5 Times: Sunday 10:00am – 12:30pm Monday 4:30pm – 6:30pm •	7	8	9	10	11 RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Double Handed RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Double Handed October 11, 2025 09:30 - 17:00 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, 235A Westferry Rd, London E14 3QS, UK 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 •	12 RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Double Handed RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Double Handed October 12, 2025 09:30 - 17:00 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, 235A Westferry Rd, London E14 3QS, UK 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 October 12, 2025 10:00 - 12:30 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, E14 3QS 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 • •
13 Monday Youth Club Monday Youth Club October 13, 2025 16:30 - 18:30 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, 235A Westferry Rd, London E14 3QS, UK 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 Youth Multi Activity Weeks are taking place.Members £ Free Non-Members £5 Times: Sunday 10:00am – 12:30pm Monday 4:30pm – 6:30pm •	14	15	16	17	18 RYA Basic Skills (Level 2) RYA Basic Skills (Level 2) October 18, 2025 09:30 - 17:00 This course is the second part of the RYA training scheme and for those who have completed the RYA Level 1, Start Sailing, course or have equivalent experience. Its aim is to consolidate your basic knowledge of sailing, and develop an awareness of safety. By the end of the course, you will be capable of sailing a dinghy without an instructor on board in light winds. Members £255 Non-Members £275 Duration 2 Days (Weekend) Times 9:30am to 5:00pm Book This Now! 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 •	19 RYA Basic Skills (Level 2) RYA Basic Skills (Level 2) October 19, 2025 09:30 - 17:00 This course is the second part of the RYA training scheme and for those who have completed the RYA Level 1, Start Sailing, course or have equivalent experience. Its aim is to consolidate your basic knowledge of sailing, and develop an awareness of safety. By the end of the course, you will be capable of sailing a dinghy without an instructor on board in light winds. Members £255 Non-Members £275 Duration 2 Days (Weekend) Times 9:30am to 5:00pm Book This Now! 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 October 19, 2025 10:00 - 12:30 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, E14 3QS 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 Autumnal Series Autumnal Series October 19, 2025 13:30 - 16:30 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, E14 3QS The DSWC annual Autumnal Series returns on the 22nd September. 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: 22nd September, 6th, 20th October & 3th November. Racing: 3 races each day Sailing Ability: RYA Level 2 or RYA Stage 3 or equivalent Briefing: 1300 First Start: 1330 Price: £40 per person Booking: info@dswc.org – 020 7537 2626 Enquiries: james@dswc.org • • •
20 Monday Youth Club Monday Youth Club October 20, 2025 16:30 - 18:30 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, 235A Westferry Rd, London E14 3QS, UK 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 Youth Multi Activity Weeks are taking place.Members £ Free Non-Members £5 Times: Sunday 10:00am – 12:30pm Monday 4:30pm – 6:30pm •	21	22	23	24	25 RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed October 25, 2025 09:30 - 17:00 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, 235A Westferry Rd, London E14 3QS, UK 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 •	26 RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) - Single Handed October 26, 2025 09:30 - 17:00 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, 235A Westferry Rd, London E14 3QS, UK 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 October 26, 2025 10:00 - 12:30 Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre, E14 3QS 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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