On April 18th, we’ll be running a Discover Sailing Day at Erith Yacht Club.
Come down to club and Discover Sailing on the Thames. Our club bar will be open, and we will will get you out sailing.
To book, follow this link: https://v3qq8yqfz93.c.updraftclone.com/open-day-2026
Our open day gives you the chance to try sailing in club dinghies or one of club member’s yacht or cruiser, meet club members and check out the amazing facilities at the club that you could use as a member.
The day is a great way to try sailing and find out about the range of programmes at the club that can introduce and the develop sailing skills of all ages of people.
When
Saturday April 18th, 2026
What should I bring?
If you’ve never sailed before, it’s a good idea to bring the following:
Warm clothes you don’t mind getting wet (depending on time of year)
Shoes you don’t mind getting wet
A change of clothes ( Just in case – We don’t expect you will get wet – but we can organise that if you’d like )
Towel
Sun cream
Some snacks (there won’t be a BBQ this year)
Friends and family to enjoy the day
The club has a range of equipment such as waterproofs and buoyancy aids available for participants to use. We’ll get you equipped to get out onto the water safely.
How do I register?
Registration for sailing places is now open. You can book via this page.
When should I arrive?
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of your session. This gives enough time to get kitted out and deal with any admin.
Do I need to know how to swim?
You need to be water-confident. This means, you need to know how to swim, say, 25 metres. If not, you need to be comfortable floating in some water with a buoyancy aid.
How old do I need to be, to come out sailing?
Sailing is an outdoor adventure sport. Everyone going sailing at this open day needs to be 8 years and over.
Do I need to wail until April to visit the club?
No! – Our club is active throughout the year and visitors are always welcome. Check out our calendar of events or come down on Sunday when our main bar is usually open. Come down to the club, meet some of our members and get involved in sailing.
