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50th Anniversary Dinner
Join us for the 50th Anniversary Dinner
Drinks on the terrace at 18:30 dinner in the clubhouse at 19:15
Celebrating fifty years of QMSC!
Advanced Sailing (5-day course)
5 day course 0930 to 1630 each day
This course works towards RYA Seamanship Skills and RYA Sailing with Spinnakers.
Aqua Foxes (Sailing Stage 2+)
Aqua Foxes is a fun, social opportunity for those aged 8-15 with RYA Stage 2 or above to get on the water with other young members. Gain confidence on the water & meet other Youth members. Runs from Easter to October Half Term - weekly in term time. Saturday mornings.
Bart's Bash Keelboat Cup
Come and get competitive in our Bart's Bash Keelboat Cup! Sign up individually for a place in an RS21. 3-5 sailors per boat & let us know who you would like to be in a boat with. £45 for non-members, QM members (20% discount) and QM Keelboat members (no fee).
Battle of the Fleets (KB Cup)
IT's back... Battle of the Fleets - February 2024! Come and get competitive in teams of up three/four in our RS21's. An afternoon of fleet racing - who will take the trophy home? Please book for each person attending. You must have prior sailing experience to attend this Keelboat cup.
Beach Starting Clinic
Looking to improve your windsurfing skills by learning to beach start? Come along to our beach start clinic session. This clinic will take you through the basics of hooking in and out, as well as being able to steer and learn to hold more power in the rig. Date may be subject to change dependent on prevailing weather conditions.
Bloody Mary Pursuit Race - Double Hander
£59.00
Bloody Mary Pursuit Race - Single Hander
£49.00
Bring A Friend Catamaran Use
Please reserve your Catamaran for free for the Bring a Friend Day on 24th July. They are bookable in 1.5 hour slots with a 15 minute break in between. You must be a member at QMSC taking out a non-member to reserve a boat here. Furthermore, you must have experience sailing a catamaran.
Bring a Friend Double-Hander Use
Please reserve your double hander for free for the Bring a Friend Day on 24th July. They are bookable in 1.5 hour slots with a 15 minute break in between. You must be a member at QMSC taking out a non-member to reserve a boat here.
£0.00
Carve Gybe Clinic
The perfect opportunity to get on the water and practicing your Carve Gybes (planing and non-planing). A great chance to get some tuition from one of our advanced instructors.
Catamaran Conversion Course
1 day weekend course from 0930 to 1700
Experience the thrill of sailing fast catamarans
Endorse a RYA Level 2 certificate with multihull recognition.
Cats & Kites (5-day course)
5 day course from 0930 to 1630 each dayAim of going faster than all the other boats on the water! Sailing in catamarans and dinghies with asymmetric spinnakers.
Cats and Kites (3-Day Course)
3 day course from 0930 to 1630 each day. Aim of going faster than all the other boats on the water! Sailing in catamarans and dinghies with asymmetric spinnakers over Wednesday - Friday.
Club Race Introductory Coaching
Club Race can be a daunting prospect for people new to the racing scene. Sailors who book onto this session will receive an introductory briefing from one of the Safety Team on objectives for the day’s racing as well as a debrief afterwards with any introductory coaching points noted whilst racing. This session is ideal for those sailors relatively new to club racing who would like some extra guidance in how to progress up the fleet. Free for all members!
Club Racing Sunday
Please sign on ONCE per Series for Club Racing on Sunday. There is no need to sign on each week you intend to race, after first sign-on, unless you change boat class (rig size), fleet or sail number.
Pre-entry online is essential and any changes to sail number, boat class or fleet on the day, to be notified to the Office prior to going out on the water.
£0.00
Club Racing Wednesday
Please sign on (weekly) for Club Racing on Wednesday.
Pre-entry online is essential and any changes to sail number, boat class or fleet to be notified to the Office prior to going out on the water.
£0.00
Corporate Event
£0.00
Day Sail - Sailing (Own Boat)
Day Sail permitted activities: Sailing (dinghies), stand-up-paddleboards in light winds. Please indicate on booking form the dinghy you will be bringing with you to sail at QM. Please note, day sailing does not entitle participation in Club Racing.
Day Sail - Windsurfing (Own Kit)
Windsurfing Day Sail permitted activities: Windsurfing, Windfoiling and stand up paddleboarding. Please indicate on the booking form the kit you will be bringing with you.
Day Sail - WING FEST (Wing Foil - Own kit)
WING FEST - Complimentary Winging day-sail for visitors on Saturday 27th April.
Wing Foiling Day Sail permitted activities: Wing Foiling and Wing Surfing. Please indicate on the booking form the kit you will be bringing with you.
Day Sail - Wing Foil (own kit)
Wing Foiling Day Sail permitted activities: Wing Foiling and Wing Surfing. Please indicate on the booking form the kit you will be bringing with you.
Dinner Reservation
Please reserve your space and select your menu choice in time for Wednesday Evening. Payment will be taken by Blue Wave on the day.
£0.00
Discover WING Session (WING-SURFING)
Start Winging with QM's Discover-Wing Sessions for those over 18.
These introductory adult sessions offers a foundational understanding of winging, divided into two main segments: Flying the Wing Ashore and Getting Afloat. These sessions focus on mastering the basics of wing control, harnessing its power for forward movement and steering.
Additionally, they reinforce essential skills such as board balance, enabling participants to navigate short distances across the wind, execute gybes, and return to their starting point confidently.
Friday Keelboat Summer Series (Crew)
Our Friday Keelboat Summer Series is a sailing race for experienced keelboat sailors included in the Club's 'Keelboat Select'. All other Members get a 20% discount and non-members are welcome at the prices advertise.
It's a mix of competitive racing, social sailing, meeting people, making great friendships, regular sailing and at the top of the agenda is having fun! Minimum standard to attend is RYA Keelboat Level 2 or equivalent sailing experience.
Friday Keelboat Summer Series (Skipper)
Our Friday Keelboat Summer Series is a sailing race for experienced keelboat sailors included in the Club's 'Keelboat Select'. All other Members get a 20% discount and non-members are welcome at the prices advertise.
It's a mix of competitive racing, social sailing, meeting people, making great friendships, regular sailing and at the top of the agenda is having fun! Minimum standard to attend is RYA Keelboat Level 2 or equivalent sailing experience.
Full Day Feva Hire
- £15 per day
- Please book your boat for each of the winter training dates
- T&Cs apply (including damage waiver) - as outlined above
£15.00
Full Day Tera Hire
- £15 per day
- Please book your boat for each session of winter training
- T&Cs apply (including damage waiver) - as outlined above
£15.00
Full Day Topper Hire
- £15 per day
- Please book your boat for each of the winter training sessions
- T&Cs apply (including damage waiver) - as outlined above
£15.00
Group Sail Coaching
If you're looking for instructor support to take your Level 2 skills up a notch or brush off the cobwebs, then this is for you. Expect a mix of abilities and focuses during the session. This booking does include the hire of club boats. Boats available include RS Quba and Pico. If you wish to use a laser please book onto intermediate group coaching or laser training (in winter).
Group Windsurf Coaching
If you're looking for instructor support to take your Start Windsurfing Skills up a notch, or brush off the cobwebs, then this is for you.
This is not a session designed for upper intermediate or advanced windsurfers
Hadron H2 Inland Championships
This is the online entry for Hadron H2 Inland Championships on Saturday 18th May 2024. Entrants should be members of the Class Association. Online entry closes at midnight on Thursday 16th May. Coaching will be available on Sunday 19th May to be booked separately.
£35.00
Harness Clinic
Are you using the harness but fancy getting some more advice? This is perfect for you! Come and get an afternoon of training in harnessing and take your windsurfing to the next level.
Hi-Fliers: Youth Windfoiling
The aim of these sessions is to get young windsurfers FOILING. Aimed at those planing and comfortably in the footstraps (RYA Stage 4); whether you are going for your first flights, or you’re looking for some more specific coaching. If you are unsure about your suitability for this course please do get in touch. Included for youth select members.
High Performance Academy
This is the course for you if you like to go fast! Depending on the day’s forecast we will sail a variety of different boats with one aim – send it as fast as you can! Weather and experience depending – we will sail Lasers, catamarans, performance asymmetrics and even go foiling. As the aims of this course are weather dependent, we will not be covering RYA syllabi with the exception of RYA First Flight if the conditions permit. The focus rather is on having fun in a variety of different performance dinghies. Please note you should have completed RYA Stage 4 to join this course.
High Wind and Performance Windsurfing Clinic
£75.00
Hire - Double-Hander Dinghy
A one and half hour session sailing a club double-handed dinghy, you must be a competent sailor with good sailing experience.
Hire includes use of wetsuit, buoyancy aid, changing rooms and club house facilities.
Hire - SUP
An hour and half session of Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUPing) - Includes the Super Mile Challenge - SUP one mile during the session and get your medal!
One board per person; minimum age of 12 (younger children must be on same board as parent). Hire includes use of wetsuit, buoyancy aid, SUP and paddle. Access to club house and changing rooms
£22.00
Hire RS Feva - RYA Regional Junior Champs
Hire of QMSC RS Feva for 2 day event.
Boats are training dinghies, and the condition/set up reflects this. Sails including kite included (you are welcome to bring your own sails)
T&Cs apply (including damage waiver) - Please come to the club reception on the first day of hire.
QM Team members will be on hand to help.
£80.00
Hire_Sailing_Single-Hander_Training_Kit
A one and half hour session sailing a club training single-handed dinghy (Pico or RS Quba), you must be a competent sailor with good sailing experience.
Hire includes use of wetsuit, buoyancy aid, changing rooms and club house facilities.
Hire_Windsurf_Kit
A one and half hour session windsurfing, you must be a competent windsurfer with good windsurfing experience.
Hire includes use of wetsuit, buoyancy aid, changing rooms and club house facilities.
Hire_Windsurf_Training_Kit
A one and half hour session windsurfing on training/beginner kit, you must have RYA Start Windsurfing or equivalent experience.
Hire includes use of wetsuit, buoyancy aid, changing rooms and club house facilities.
ILCA 6/7 Youth Open Training
An opportunity for teenagers to receive excellent coaching in the ILCA 6/7 (Radial/standard) from our ILCA coach, Hannah. Aimed at age 15-19 years old with a suitable height/weight to sail the ILCA 6/7 with prior racing experience (or prior attendance to QM Race Squad). A great opportunity for a whole weekend of training at a competitive cost for non-members and free for young adult select members.
ILCA COACHING DAY
Coach training day for QM ILCA fleet on Saturday 1st June, from 10:30-17:30hrs.
Please be rigged and ready by 10:30hrs
ILCA coaching session with Micky Beckett
A coaching session with Micky Beckett.
Limited spaces - 20% Discount for QMSC Members
ILCA Intro
A coaching session for the intermediate sailor who wants to hone specific skills or be introduced to an ILCA. Aimed at those who have sailed quite a lot after Level 2, and would like to move into an ILCA or only have very basic experience in them. Come to the session with an idea of elements of sailing you would like to cover and the instructor will look to bring your ideas together for a common theme for everyone to work on.
ILCA Race Training
Have you been sailing an ILCA for a while but your performance is stalling? Come and get a day's intermediate or advanced ILCA race training and improve your skills.
ILCA Series Non-Member Entry Fee
ILCA Series Non-Member Entry Fee is a half price day sail for non-members wishing to take part in the ILCA Series 2024, which includes Club Race on the day. There are specific series dates throughout the year, which can be found on the ILCA fleet page.
ILCA Thames Valley Grand Prix Event
Online entry for the ILCA Thames Valley Grand Prix Event. One day of racing for ILCA 4's, ILCA 6's and ILCA 7's - check the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions posted on the QMSC Open Meetings page.
£35.00
ILCA Training day with Coach Dan Belben
A day of training with ILCA head coach Dan Belben - A wealth of experience coaching across the globe for the ILCA class this is one day not to miss - Spaces are limited.
Online booking for QMSC ILCA Fleet Members on 3rd June 2023. 20% Discount for QMSC Members
£35.00
ILCA Women's Coaching Day
A Women's ILCA coaching day open to members and visiting sailors.
Join the ILCA coaching team for a coaching day catering for all women ILCA sailors: new to ILCAs, new to racing and experienced club racers!
Participants are welcome to join us for Club Racing on Sunday with no additional charge.
This is the online booking for coaching on Saturday 26th October at Queen Mary Sailing Club.
Imperial College Visiting Sailor (Day sail)
Visitors pass for day sailing with Imperial College Sailing.
Please follow the safety briefing and the Club Bye Laws on your visit to Queen Mary Sailing Club.
Improver Sailing (8-15Yrs): Stage 3 (5-day course)
Improver Sailing will follow the RYA Stage 3 syllabus, focusing on upwind and downwind sailing as well as manoeuvres such as man overboard recovery.
RYA stage 2 or equivalent experience is a necessary prerequisite to book onto this course.
Improver Sailing (8-15yrs): Stages 3 (3-day course)
3 day course, 0930 to 1630 in Picos or Qubas
Build on the skills you learned your stage 2 skills progressing towards stage 3.
Sailing independently for the first time.
Improver Windsurfing (9-15yrs): Stages 3/4 (3-day course)
3 day course, 0930 to 1630
Progressing towards RYA Stage 3 or 4
RYA Fastforward Formula: Vision, Trim, Balance, Power, Stance
Improver Windsurfing (9-15yrs): Stages 3/4 (5-day course)
5 day course from 0930 to 1630
Progressing towards RYA Stages 3 and 4
RYA Fastforward Formula: Vision, Trim, Balance, Power, Stance
Intermediate Racing (3 Day)
An excellent chance for Sailors to continue to improve their racing ability. This course works towards the RYA Club Racing certificate. Practice on mark roundings, sail controls and starting form some of the topics on this course.
Intermediate Racing (5 Day)
5 day course from 0930 to 1630
Develop basic racing skills to a club racing standard. This course works towards the RYA Club Racing Certificate. Learn further boat on boat tactics, starting strategy and more! Ideal for any sailors with RYA Start Racing looking to progress their racing skills.
Intermediate Windsurf Clinics
Aimed at those who have completed the Intermediate Non-Planing level
Session aims are dependant on weather & non-certified
Half a day of Intermediate WS coaching with a focus on a particular skill
Intermediate Windsurf Group Coaching
For windsurfers with Intermediate Non-planing. Tell the instructor what you would like to focus on - this session is ideal if you want to brush off the cobwebs, try some new kit under supervision, or work on a technique that you've been struggling to grasp. A great opportunity to practice harnessing.
IQFoil Start Racing Training Day
An opportunity for teenagers to get into IQFoil Racing from our Junior & Youth Pathway and Windfoil Coach, James Hardy. A one day race training is aimed at 13-19 year old with a suitable height/weight, who have no prior IQFoil racing experience, but must be able to foil. This is a great opportunity, at a competitive cost for members (20% discount) and non-members.
John Merricks Keelboat Academy - Open Day
Launching the John Merrick’s Keelboat Academy.
Aimed at young sailors between 16 and 25 years old
A bridge for experienced dinghy sailors to transfer their sailing skills into keelboats.
JMKA will kick off with a series of open days on RS21 keelboats.
Keelboat Bespoke Booking
£0.00
Keelboat Event
£0.00
Keelboat Group Coaching
Do you want to get more practice keelboating in our RS21's under the supervision of one of our instructors? A perfect opportunity to practice your skills before your next RYA Course. Aimed at anyone with RYA Keelboat L1 or above looking to practice general upwind/downwind sailing, five essentials and manouveres.
Keelboat Instructor Prep Day
Looking to book onto a RYA Keelboat Instructor course soon? Come and get a day's training in our fleet of RS21's. We will aim to cover seamanship skills, RS21 specific skills and RS21 spinnaker use throughout the day. A great way to practice and get your sailing up to pre-entry standard.
Keelboat RYA Level 1: Start Sailing
The Keelboat RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing course assumes that the student has not sailed before. After you have learnt to rig the boat and received an introduction to the boat's controls, the group will take to the water to experience for the first time under the close supervision of a qualified RYA keelboat instructor.
Keelboat RYA Level 1: Start Sailing (RTYC MEMBERS)
The Keelboat RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing course assumes that the student has not sailed before. After you have learnt to rig the boat and received an introduction to the boat's controls, the group will take to the water to experience for the first time under the close supervision of a qualified RYA keelboat instructor.
£256.00
Keelboat RYA Level 2: Basic Skills
The Keelboat RYA Level 2 - Basic Skills course assumes that the student has previously achieved the RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing certificate. This course builds on the skills learned, introduces new ones and supports you along the way to becoming an independent sailor.
Note: 20% discount for Standard and Select members.
Keelboat RYA Level 2: Basic Skills (RTYC Members)
The Keelboat RYA Level 2 - Basic Skills course assumes that the student has previously achieved the RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing certificate. This course builds on the skills learned and supports you on the way to becoming an independent sailor.
£256.00
Keelboat RYA Level 3: Better Sailing
The RYA Level 3: Better Sailing assumes that the student has previously achieved the RYA Level 2: Basic Skills certificate. By the end of this course, you will be safety conscious and capable of sailing as part of a crew in moderate conditions. Successful completion of this course is the ideal preparation (and pre-requisite) for starting the RYA Advanced Modules.
Kid's RYA Seamanship Skills
A great opportunity to sign off your RYA Seamanship Skills. This course exclusive for those aged under 16 to learn further skills in double handers. This includes sailing in adverse circumstances as well as further practice of man overboard drills.
Kids Birthday Parties
2 hours of energetic fun for any number of children from age 8
Sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing (age 10+) or raft building
Party food available on request
£360.00
Laser Training
Training for intermediate to advanced adult sailors with Dinghy Level 2 or above. This session can serve either as an introduction to Lasers or to fine-tune boat handling for more experienced sailors. Sessions will look at rigging, tuning and boat handling, as well as race training if desired.
Laser Week
If you have completed Start Racing and would like to find a way to hone your racing skills further this is the course for you! Throughout the week we will work on boat handling skills to introduce you to the Laser and help you confidently race the boat around a course. We will also cover some racing tips and tricks to equip you with the knowledge to progress up the fleet! This course is best suited to those aged 14-17 (for younger/smaller sailors the Topper/Tera JC week may be more suitable), please contact us if you are unsure. Runs Wednesday - Friday
Learn to Sail (10-15yrs): Stage 1 (3-day course)
3 day course, from 0930 to 1630
A fun and action-packed introduction to the exciting sport of dinghy sailing
Work towards RYA Stage 1
Learn to Sail (10-15yrs): Stage 1/2 (5-day course)
5 day course from 0930 to 1630. A fun and action-packed introduction to the exciting sport of dinghy sailing. This course works towards RYA Stage 1 and 2 from the dinghy sailing syllabus. It also includes some on water games to build overall water confidence and teamwork skills.
Learn to Sail (8-11yrs): Stage 1 (3-day course)
3 day course, 0930 to 1630
A fun and action-packed introduction to the sport of dinghy sailing
Work towards RYA Stage 1
Learn to Sail (8-11yrs): Stage 1/2 (5-day course)
5 day course from 0930 to 1630. A fun and action-packed introduction to the sport of dinghy sailing. This course works towards RYA Stage 1 and 2 from the dinghy sailing scheme throughout the week. It also includes some on water activities and games to help build their water confidence throughout the week.
Learn to Windsurf (9-15yrs): Stages 1 (3-day course)
3 day course from Wednesday to Friday, 0930 to 1630
A fun and action-packed introduction to the sport of windsurfing
Work towards RYA Stage 1 & 2
Learn to Windsurf (9-15yrs): Stages 1/2 (5-day course)
5 day course from 0930 to 1630. A fun and action-packed introduction to windsurfing. This course works towards RYA Stages 1 & 2 of the windsurfing scheme. Please note, this course also includes some activities to build water confidence.
Littleton SC Keelboat Day
Participant Booking
£50.00
Littleton SC Keelboat Day Skipper
Skipper Booking
£0.00
LYG Hansa Hire
Please book your boat for each day you require.
T&Cs apply (including damage waiver) - as outlined above.
£30.00
LYG Topper 4.2
This is the product for booking a Topper with 4.2 rig.
Boats are training dinghies, and the condition/set up reflects this
Sails included (you are welcome to bring your own sails)
T&Cs apply (including damage waiver) - as outlined above
£30.00
Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller Open Meeting
Online entry for the Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller Open Meeting on Saturday 1st April 2023. For results to be included in the MROA Silver Tiller, the helm of each Merlin Rocket must be a full or association member of the MROA. Online entry closes 05:59 Thursday 30th March April 2023.
£35.00
Multi Activity (10-15yrs): Waterfun (3-day course)
3 day action packed activity course from 0930 to 1630. Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and team games.
Multi Activity (10-15yrs): Waterfun (5-day course)
5 day action packed activity week from 0930 to 1630. Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and team games
Multi Activity (7-10yrs): Splash (3-day course)
3 day activity week from 0930 to 1630. Action packed with sailing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, treasure hunts and games
Time permitting, an expedition may be arranged to seek out the sea badger......
Multi Activity (7-10yrs): Splash (5-Day course)
Action packed with sailing, kayaking, SUPing, treasure hunts and games to build water confidence. Time permitting, an expedition may be arranged to seek out the sea badger!
Next Steps Sailing (10-15Yrs): Stage 2 (3-day course)
Our Next Steps Sailing course is structured around the RYA Stage 2 syllabus where you will look at sailing single handed dinghies in many different directions! This course is designed for those who have already achieved their RYA Stage 1 and would like to work towards finishing RYA Stage 2.
Next Steps Sailing (8-11yrs): Stage 2 (3-day course)
Our Next Steps Sailing course is structured around the RYA Stage 2 syllabus where you will look at sailing single handed and in many different directions! This course runs over 3 full days 09:30 - 16:30. This course is aimed at those with RYA Stage 1 looking to work towards RYA Stage 2.
Next Steps Windsurfing (9-15yrs): Stage 2 (3-day course)
Next Steps windsurfing follows the RYA Stage 2 syllabus and aims to get you windsurfing upwind and downwind, as well as looking at tacking and gybing to make you a more competent windsurfer. You must have completed your Stage 1 windsurfing course and be looking to work towards RYA Stage 2. This course runs over 3 full days: 09:30 - 16:30.
£225.00
Noble Marine Queen Mary Sprints (Moth Open)
Online Entry for the Noble Marine Queen Mary Sprints on Saturday 13th April 2024. Entrants should be members of the Class Association. Please include your boat model and sailing club name in the information. Online entry closes midnight on Thursday 11th April.
£35.00
Open Pursuit Race
£49.00
PCYacht.Club. Discover Sailing Day
PCYacht.Club Discover Sailing Day - Activities from 9am through to 5pm.
Sailing sessions on keelboats throughout the day. Booking includes opportunity to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Barbeque lunch at 1pm by the water.
This is an event for members of PCYacht.Club.
£69.00
PCYacht.Club. Family Day (Under 16)
Under 16 Booking for Property Construction Yacht Club's Family Day
Meeting 12:30 at QM - Activities start a 1pm running through to 5pm
There is Windsurfing, Keelboating, the opportunity to go Dinghy Sailing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding... you decide your day!
And enjoy a Barbeque by the water, all included. This is an event for members of PCYacht.Club.
PCYacht.Club. Keelboat Day
The Property Construction Yacht Club Keelboat Day - A day sailing and racing keelboats designed for the seasoned racer and those new to sailing. Breakfast, Lunch and Barbecue, with first drink at the bar all included.
This event is for members of PCYacht.Club.
Performance Windfoiling Clinic
If you have already been windfoiling and looking for further tuition? This is the course for you.
Minimum ability is First Flights and we welcome higher levels. Working on sustained flights and foiling gybes.
Personal Tuition - 3hrs
£165.00
Personal Tuition Multi
£317.00
PT Advanced Sailing Personal Tuition
Get out on the water in a 1:1 session with an instructor. Completely tailored to you. This session is suitable if you are an advanced sailor or have been sailing a Laser/RS Aero. Please contact the office at sailondon@queenmary.org.uk to book this in.
PT Beginner Windsurfing Personal Tuition
Get out on the water in a 1:1 session with an instructor. Completely tailored to you. This session is for beginner windsurfers.
PT Intermediate/Advanced Windsurfing Personal Tuition
Get out on the water in a 1:1 session with an instructor. Completely tailored to you, for intermediate/advanced windsurfers. To book: please email sailondon@queenmary.org.uk.
£120.00
PT Sailfoil Personal Tuition
£120.00
PT Sailing Personal Tuition
Get out on the water in a 1:1 session with an instructor. Completely tailored to you. Please book this session if you are a beginner or have been sailing a Pico/RS Quba. If you would like to use the RS Aero/Laser please book an advanced Personal Tuition session.
QM Christmas Lunch Booking
Please book your Christmas Lunch here, opting for either Saturday 9th or Sunday 10th 2023.
The booking will ask for your Starter, Main Course and Dessert options.
Please also indicate the fleet you wish to be seated with so we can assign fleet tables.
Merry Christmas!
QM Race Squad
Join QM's Race Squad! Meeting once every four weeks, this squad will give you extensive race training experience as well as meeting like-minded people. Please come with a boat in mind you would like to use: Topper, Tera, RS Feva or Laser. Squad jackets available. From Easter to October half term, runs once fortnightly in term time. During winter, runs once per month. Please contact the office to discuss suitability for this squad. Join as a youth select member to get it included for free. Options also available for standard members so do get in touch.
QM Youth Squad
Intermediate/Advanced race training sessions for Age 15-18 year olds across ILCA 6/7, RS200, RS400 and RS Aero. One whole day a month included on the Young Adult Select membership or payable per session.
QMSC's Academy - Techno Clinic
Weekend of high-level race coaching led by Techno Class Coach Rachel Horton and Grace Robson. This is a fantastic opportunity to prepare for the 2025 events with a dedicated winter of training.
Coaching for those with racing experience in the Techno fleet; Aged 16 and under.
Welcome to QMSC's Techno Academy!
Queen Mary Junior Open - Member Entry - ILCA 4
Get involved with Queen Mary's Junior Open on Sunday 23rd June. A great opportunity to get onto the race course. This booking is for QMSC Members Only planning to sail an ILCA 4.
Queen Mary Junior Open - Member Entry - RS Feva XL
Get involved with Queen Mary's Junior Open on Sunday 23rd June. A great opportunity to get onto the race course. This booking is for QMSC Members Only planning to sail an RS Feva XL.
Queen Mary Junior Open - Member Entry - Topper/Tera
Get involved with Queen Mary's Junior Open on Sunday 23rd June. A great opportunity to get onto the race course. This booking is for QMSC Members Only planning to sail a Topper 5.3 or 4.2 or an RS Tera Sport/Pro. Please let registration know on the day the boat, sail size you plan to use and your sail number.
Queen Mary Junior Open - Non-member Entry - ILCA 4
Get involved with Queen Mary's Junior Open on Sunday 23rd June. A great opportunity to get onto the race course. This booking is for non-members planning to sail an ILCA 4. Please note this doesn't include boat hire.
Queen Mary Junior Open - Non-member Entry - RS Feva XL
Get involved with Queen Mary's Junior Open on Sunday 23rd June. A great opportunity to get onto the race course. This booking is for non-members planning to sail an RS Feva XL. Please note this does not include boat hire.
Queen Mary Junior Open - Non-Member Entry - Topper/Tera
Get involved with Queen Mary's Junior Open on Sunday 23rd June. A great opportunity to get onto the race course. This booking is for non-members, planning to sail a Topper 5.3/4.2 or an RS Tera Sport/Pro. Please inform registration on the day your boat/sail choice and sail number. Please note, this does not include boat hire.
Ramble around the Reservoir - 27th May 2024
Enjoy rambling round the top of the reservoir.
The route round the top is great for walking, but not suitable for prams, pushchairs or wheelchairs and unfortunately no dogs are allowed on site.
This year we are fundraising to improve our facilities and enable more people to get out on the water and enjoy sailing and windsurfing.
Book one place for each person coming.
£7.00
Ramble around the Reservoir - 27th October 2024
Enjoy rambling round the top of the reservoir.
The route round the top is great for walking, but not suitable for prams, pushchairs or wheelchairs and unfortunately no dogs are allowed on site.
This year we are fundraising to improve our facilities and enable more people to get out on the water and enjoy sailing and windsurfing.
Book one place for each person coming.
Regional Windsurfing League Inter-club Event only
Online Entry for the Techno Inter-Club Event on Saturday 7th September 2024. Entrants should be members of the Class Association. Please include your board length and sailing club name in the information. Online entry closes midnight on Friday 6th September.
Regional Windsurfing League Inter-Club Training
This is a booking for the Techno Windsurfing training on Sunday 8th September 2024. Entrants should be members of the Class Association. Cost of the training is £45 (non-members) with a 20% discount for all QM youth members (£36).
Rescheduled Course
Rescheduled Course.
£0.00
Rookie Racing
This series is intended for those new to sailing or new to racing who want to gain experience of how club racing is run but in an easy and friendly environment. The format is similar to our Wednesday Evening club racing.
£0.00
RS 200/400 Training
Intermediate and advanced training for adult sailors in any of our double handed fleet working on refined boat handling, sailing with spinnakers and some race training. The sessions will run in our performance RS200 and RS400 making you comfortable sailing a variety of double handers. We will also look at more advanced spinnaker skills where appropriate.
RS Aero Drop-in
Are you an experienced laser sailor and looking for a new challenge? Book a slot on our RS Aero drop in day to come and try out the boat and learn the differences. Free to attend and open to select members only.
RS Feva Class Week
Work on your boat handling and racing skills in an RS Feva. Ideal for those who have attended a stage 4 course and would like to progress their feva sailing skills. Runs over Wednesday-Friday.
RS Spring Championships 2024 - RS200
Online Entry for the RS Spring Championships (RS200, RS400 and RS800 classes) NOR and SIs are available on the Open Meetings page of the QMSC website. Coach Assisted racing for the RS800 class will take place on Saturday 16th March.
Booking for RS200 ONLY.
£65.00
RS Spring Championships 2024 - RS400
Online Entry for the RS Spring Championships (RS200, RS400 and RS800 classes) NOR and SIs are available on the Open Meetings page of the QMSC website. Coach Assisted racing for the RS800 class will take place on Saturday 16th March.
Booking for RS400 ONLY.
£65.00
RS Spring Championships 2024 - RS800
Online Entry for the RS Spring Championships (RS200, RS400 and RS800 classes) NOR and SIs are available on the Open Meetings page of the QMSC website. Coach Assisted racing for the RS800 class will take place on Saturday 16th March.
Booking for RS800s ONLY.
£65.00
RS200 Series Non-Member Entry Fee
RS200 Series Non-Member Entry Fee is a half price day sail for non-members wishing to take part in the RS200 Series 2024, which includes Club Race on the day. There are specific series dates throughout the year, which can be found on the RS200 fleet page.
RS200 Training Day
This training day is open to RS200 sailors. Jill and Andrew Peters will be running a full day of training in RS200s for all abilities. Jill and Andrew have a wealth of knowledge and experience and this will be a day not to be missed! The day's training is £40 for non-members with a 50% discount for members.
£40.00
RS200/400 Introduction
Get out in an RS 200/400 and learn the differences compared with our other double-handers. A brilliant way to learn to sail these higher performance boats. You should be competent in a double-hander with a spinnaker already. If you are unsure about your suitability for this course do give the office a call.
RS21 - Select
Reserve an RS21 to use if you are a QM Registered skipper and KB member, and have found your own crew of KB select members (minimum KBL2/equivalent experience for the crew).
RS21 Boat Hire - Half Day
This is a 3hr charter for you and your team to practice your keelboat sailing.
£150.00
RS21 Friday Keelboat Club (crew)
Our Friday Keelboat club is a sailing meet up for experienced keelboat sailors included in the Club's Keelboat SelectMemberships. All other Members get a 20% discount and non-members are welcome at the prices advertise.
It's a mix of competitive racing, social sailing, meeting people, making great friendships, regular sailing and at the top of the agenda is having fun! Minimum standard to attend is RYA Keelboat Level 2 or equivalent sailing experience.
RS21 Friday Keelboat Club (skipper)
Our Friday Keelboat club is a sailing meet up for experienced keelboat sailors included in the Club's Keelboat Select Memberships. All other Members get a 20% discount and non-members are welcome at the prices advertise.
It's a mix of competitive racing, social sailing, meeting people, making great friendships, regular sailing and at the top of the agenda is having fun! Minimum standard to attend is RYA Keelboat Level 2 or equivalent sailing experience and I am a QM Approved Skipper.
RS21 Introduction to Keelboat Racing
A day training to race RS21s - how to rig, set up and sail this new exciting class of boat. Leading into racing with on the water coaching and a series of races.
RS21 Keelboat Conversion
Come and get orientated with our RS21 keelboats, developing your teamwork and communication skills to become confident in keelboats, and to endorse your RYA Level 2 certificate with keelboat recognition if you have this qualification.
Prior to attending this course you should have comfortably mastered the skills learnt on the Dinghy Level 2 sailing course or have equivalent sailing experience.
RS21 Match Racing Intro
Fancy trying your hand at match racing? An introductory session for those with prior racing experience and comfortable sailing RS21's. Learn a few tricks to beat your opponent with this day of training. The afternoon will consist of a race series to see who comes out on top.
RS21 Members' Go Keelboating
These sessions are for QMSC Members to sail an RS21. You will need a minimum of Dinghy Level 2 or equivalent experience to participate, each boat will need a competent QMSC approved helm.
RS21 Saturday Keelboat Club (crew)
Our Saturday Keelboat club is a sailing meet up for experienced keelboat sailors included in the Club's 'Keelboat Select' and 'John Merricks Keelboat Academy' Memberships. All other Members get a 20% discount and non-members are welcome at the prices advertise.
It's a mix of competitive racing, social sailing, meeting people, making great friendships, regular sailing and at the top of the agenda is having fun! To attend, you should hold the RYA Keelboat Level 2 certificate or have equivalent sailing experience.
RS21 Saturday Keelboat Club (skipper)
Our Saturday Keelboat club is a sailing meet up for experienced keelboat sailors included in the Club's 'Keelboat Select' and 'John Merricks Keelboat Academy' Memberships. All other Members get a 20% discount and non-members are welcome at the prices advertise.
It's a mix of competitive racing, social sailing, meeting people, making great friendships, regular sailing and at the top of the agenda is having fun! To attend, you should hold the RYA Keelboat Level 2 certificate or have equivalent sailing experience and I am a QM approved skipper.
RS21 Spinnaker Training
Get out on the water and learn to use an asymmetric kite on an RS21. Learn the different roles involved and get quick at your hoists/drops. This course is perfectly designed for those who already have a general understanding of spinnakers. Please ring the QM Office if you have a query about suitability and note this is not an RYA course.
£125.00
RS21 Training
Improve your keelboat skills with a morning of coaching from one of our experienced RS21 coaches. Possible focuses include racing, spinnaker development and advanced boat handling skills.
RS21 Wednesday Keelboat Club (crew)
Our Wednesday Keelboat club is a sailing meet up for experienced keelboat sailors included in the Club's 'Keelboat Select' and 'John Merricks Keelboat Academy' Memberships. All other Members get a 20% discount and non-members are welcome at the prices advertise.
It's a mix of competitive racing, social sailing, meeting people, making great friendships, regular sailing and at the top of the agenda is having fun! Minimum standard to attend is RYA Keelboat Level 2 or equivalent sailing experience and be an QM Approved Skipper.
RS21 Wednesday Keelboat Club (skipper)
Our Wednesday Keelboat club is a sailing meet up for experienced keelboat sailors included in the Club's 'Keelboat Select' and 'John Merricks Keelboat Academy' Memberships. All other Members get a 20% discount and non-members are welcome at the prices advertise.
It's a mix of competitive racing, social sailing, meeting people, making great friendships, regular sailing and at the top of the agenda is having fun! Minimum standard to attend is RYA Keelboat Level 2 or equivalent sailing experience and I am a QM approved skipper.
RS400 Series Non-Member Entry Fee
RS400 Series Non-Member Entry Fee is a half price day sail for non-members wishing to take part in the RS400 Gold Series 2024, which includes Club Race on the day. There are specific series dates throughout the year, which can be found on the RS400 fleet page.
£15.00
RS800 Development Day Non-Member Entry Fee
RS800 Development Day Non-Member Entry Fee is a half price day sail for non-members wishing to take part in the RS800 Development Day, which includes Club Race on the day. There are specific Development Day dates throughout the year, which can be found on the RS800 fleet page.
RYA Advanced Windsurf
Certificate issuing criteria - Improved planing and blasting control, tacking on a variety of boards in varying conditions and mastering the basic fundamentals needed for waterstarting and carve gybing.
RYA Dinghy Assistant Instructor
2 full days from 0900 until 1730/1800hrs
All candidates to chat through suitability for this course with a member of the senior watersports team prior to a space being confirmed
Call the office for more information and to arrange the chat!
RYA Dinghy Instructor
5 day course
Nationally recognised qualification for teaching dinghy sailing
Minimum age 16
RYA Dinghy Instructor Advanced Endorsement
2 day course from 09:30 each day
Qualify to teach RYA Sailing with Spinnakers & RYA Performance courses
Require at least one season's teaching experience
RYA Dinghy Instructor Multihull Endorsement
2 day course
Qualify to teach multi hull courses
Requires at least one years teaching experience
RYA Dinghy Instructor Racing Endorsement
1 day course
Qualifies to teach the Start Racing & Intermediate Racing courses
Requires experience of club racing
RYA Dinghy Pre-Entry Assesment
1 day assessment to test the candidates sailing skills in preparation for the 5-day Instructor training course
Usually held in a double hander
RYA First Aid
1 day course from 0900-1800
Marine based first aid course
Minimum age of 15 years
One of the validated first aid qualifications for RYA Instructor courses
RYA Intermediate Non-Planing Windsurfing
1 day course from 09:30 - 17:00. Learn the RYA Fastfwd Formula and focus on stance, control, tacking, harnessing and kit set up. This course follows the RYA Intermediate Non-planing syllabus.
RYA Intermediate Planing Windsurfing
1 day course from 09:30 - 17:00. This course follows the RYA Intermediate Planing Windsurfing syllabus. It puts a focus on faster tacks, use of the harness and getting in the foot straps. Get ready for the excitement of blasting control.
RYA Keelboat Instructor Endorsement
For holders of an RYA Dinghy Instructor certificate, endorse this to be able to teach in keelboats. This course will take place in RS21's over two days. Your keelboat sailing ability must be at pre-entry standard prior to attending the course.
RYA Keelboat Pre-Entry Assesment
1 day assessment to test the candidates sailing skills in preparation for the 5-day Instructor training course
Usually held in an RS21 Keelboat
RYA Keelboat Sailing with Spinnakers
Have you been enjoying sailing our fleet of RS21's but looking for a new challenge? Come and spend two days getting to grips with the spinnakers. You'll learn everything you need to know from hoists, drops and gybes to helming with a spinnaker. A great course for anyone with their Keelboat Level 3 or equivalent experience.
RYA Keelboat Seamanship Skills
A great opportunity to expand your keelboating skills further. Work towards the RYA Seamanship Skills certificate learning all about sailing in adverse conditions and increase your general sailing knowledge.
RYA Keelboat Start Racing
Looking to get in to racing? This is the course for you! Get out on the race course and learn the basics needed to get competitive. Held in our fleet of RS21's, it's also a great teamwork day. You must have RYA Keeelboat L2 or equivalent experience. Please note: This course requires a minimum of 6 participants to run.
RYA Level 1: Start Sailing
RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing course. No experience required and all sailing kit is provided. This is a two day adult course at weekends from 0930 to 1700 and the ideal introduction to the exciting sport of dinghy sailing.
Learn a range of practical skills and knowledge
RYA Level 2: Basic Skills
* 2 day weekend course from 0930 to 1700
* Develop skills and confidence to sail independently (minimum recognised qualification for hiring dinghies)
* Focus on the Five Essentials to improve sailing techniques in dinghies
RYA Level 3: Better Sailing
2 day weekend course from 0930 to 1700
Sail in double hander dinghies to develop technique and skills in preparation for the 'Advanced Modules'
Can includes taster elements of seamanship, racing and spinnakers
RYA Powerboat Intructor
4 day course including skills assessment on day 1
Qualified to teach - Up to and including Powerboat Level 2 under the supervision of the Principal or Chief Instructor. If you hold the Safety Boat Certificate, you may also teach the RYA Safety Boat Course.
Minimum age 16
RYA Powerboat Level 2
2 day course from 0930-1700
Introduction to basic powerboat skills
Tuition on a 1:3 basis
RYA Regional Development Groups
RYA Regional Development Groups held at QMSC but booked through the RYA.
These are on the calendar for QMSC information only.
£0.00
RYA Safety Boat
2 day course from 0930 to 1700
Learn safety and rescue techniques
Requires one to two seasons experience
RYA Sailfoil: First Flights
Suitable for any sailor with Dinghy Level 2 or above who has experience sailing a Laser or Aero this completely new skill offers rapid improvement and progression. The RYA Sailfoil scheme comes in three parts starting with First Flight. This is a 4 hour taster session aimed at achieving take off!
RYA Sailing With Spinnakers
2 day course from 0930 to 1700
Learn how to use a modern asymmetric spinnaker
Learn about power zones, balance, how to hoist, gybe and drop and how to improve boat speed
RYA Seamanship Skills
2 day weekend course from 0930 to 1700
A course to really improve double hander helming skills and boat positioning
Focuses on developing independence on the water including sailing without a rudder!
RYA Start Racing
2 full days from 0930 to 1700
An enjoyable introduction to club racing
Boats used are typically Lasers
Focus on boat handling, starts, mark rounding, racing rules, tactics and tuning.
RYA Start Windsurfing
An introduction to windsurfing for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat. This two day adult course from 0930 to 1600 develops the skills and confidence to windsurf independently
Start Windsurfing is the minimum recognised qualification for Select Windsurfing membership and for hiring windsurf kit at QM.
On this course you will learn a range of practical skills on the way to becoming a confident windsurfer!
RYA Windfoiling: First Flights
Learn to foil with the RYA First Flights course - Must be confidently planing in both footstraps and harness. Please see available dates, or contact the office sailondon@queenmary.org.uk.
RYA Windsurf Assistant Instructor
Minimum age 14.
Required to be at intermediate non-planning or Stage 3 personal level.
Pre-course chat required prior to space being accepted
RYA Windsurf Intermediate Instructor
4 day course
Min age 16
At least 50hrs teaching RYA Start Windsurf level tuition required
Other pre-requisites required. Click on 'More Info' for more details
RYA Windsurf Start Instructor
5 day course
Nationally recognised qualification for teaching windsurfing
Minimum age 16
Sailability_Adult_Session
An adult Sailability sailing session in Hansa Dinghies. Some training but mostly racing!
If you have not joined a session previously please do contact the Sailability team for more information.
£5.00
Sailing Competence: Stage 4 (3-day course)
3 day course, 0930 to 1630
Learn double-hander skills as both helm and crew.
Work towards RYA Stage 4
Sailing Competence: Stage 4 (5-day course)
5 day course from 0930 to 1630
Learn double-hander skills as both helm and crew.
Work towards RYA Stage 4
Sailing Taster Session
The perfect way to get a taste of sailing at Queen Mary Sailing Club.
Once you have received an introduction, the group will take to the water on our RS21 Keelboats. Up to four crew sailing under the supervision of an RYA keelboat instructor.
We use the biggest boats to give you a great experience...no sailing experience is needed!
School 2 hour session
£20.00
Sea Badgers (Sailing Stage 3+)
To get involved with the Sea Badgers you must have a RYA stage 3 certificate and be confident sailing and rigging.
A fantastic social and great way to gain confidence on the water & meet other Youth members
Book per session below. Join as a youth select member now to get access to all Sea Badger sessions and boat hire for just £35 a month. Please ring the office for further details.
Select - Double Hander
To book a double-hander, you should have a personal sailing ability equivalent to RYA Level 3 or above. Please book onto an RYA Level 3 course if you do not have double-hander experience yet.
Select - Laser
To book a laser, you should have previous experience of sailing a laser. Alternatively, please book onto 'Laser Coaching', 'RYA Start Racing' or a personal tuition session to gain experience in a laser with an instructor first.
Select - RS 200
Experienced sailors looking to book the RS 200 must be signed off by the Sailing Principal or Chief Dinghy Instructor, please do start the conversation by email or in person.
If you're building your sailing skills and would like to learn to use this boat then please see our 'RS 200/400 Introduction' course under Adult Sailing Courses (included for Select members).
Prior experience needed: RYA Sailing with spinnakers or equivalent level experience.
Select - RS 400
Experienced sailors looking to book the RS 400 must be signed off by the Sailing Principal or Chief Dinghy Instructor, please do start the conversation by email or in person.
If you're building your sailing skills and would like to learn to use this boat then please see our 'RS 200/400 Introduction' course under Adult Sailing Courses (included for Select members).
Prior experience needed: RYA Sailing with spinnakers or equivalent level experience.
Select - RS Aero
Experienced sailors looking to book the RS Aero must be signed off by the Sailing Principal or Chief Dinghy Instructor, please do start the conversation by email or in person.
If you're building your sailing skills and would like to learn to use this boat then please contact the office about personal tuition session.
Select - RS Cat 16
To book an RS Cat 16, you must be signed off by the Sailing Principal or Chief Dinghy Instructor. This can be done by passing the 'Catamaran Conversion' course available to book under Adult Sailing Courses (inclusive for full select members).
Select - Windsurfing Intermediate Kit
If you're using a harness when windsurfing this is the kit for you.
Select Sailing Members - Return to Sailing
Phase 1 - Sailing session booking for Select Members of Queen Mary Sailing Club only.
Please read club guidance above carefully before making your booking.
SGP Dinner - Chicken Chasseur option
Menu
Main Course: Chicken Chasseur, creamy butter mash, roasted carrots, glazed vegetable medley
Dessert: Banoffee Pie served with pouring cream
£16.00
SGP Dinner - Vegetarian option
Menu
Main Course: Roasted vegetable and pesto tart, dauphinoise potatoes, green vegetable medley
Dessert: Banoffee pie served with pouring cream
£16.00
Simon Winkley - Windsurf Coaching
Join Windsurfing coach Simon Winkley for 1 or 2 days of bespoke intermediate/advanced skills coaching.
Gain a deeper understanding of how skills link together and take your game forwards.
Planing/ non-planing skills covered according to the wind. £45/£65 member/non member.
Sunday 1st September - FREERIDE SKILLS: Planing, harness, footstraps, blasting control, tacking, gybing, waterstarts, backwinded moves, any variations.
Limited Spaces
Simon Winkley - Windsurf Coaching (Non-Members Booking)
Join Windsurfing coach Simon Winkley for 1 or 2 days of bespoke intermediate/advanced skills coaching.
Gain a deeper understanding of how skills link together and take your game forwards.
Planing/ non-planing skills covered according to the wind. £45/£65 member/non member.
Sunday 1st September (Sundays) - FREERIDE SKILLS: Planing, harness, footstraps, blasting control, tacking, gybing, waterstarts, backwinded moves, any variations.
Limited Spaces
Simon Winkley - Wingfoil Coaching
Join Wingfoiling coach Simon Winkley for bespoke skills coaching. Share the experience and learn.
£45 members /£65 non member
Saturday 13th July - FOILING SKILLS: Technique tips, wing and foil pumping, toe-side riding, footwork, foiling gybes.
Limited Spaces
£45.00
Simon Winkley - WINGFOIL COACHING (NON MEMBERS BOOKING)
Join Wingfoiling coach Simon Winkley for bespoke skills coaching. Share the experience and learn.
£45 members /£65 non member.
Saturday 13th July - FOILING SKILLS: Technique tips, wing and foil pumping, toe-side riding, footwork, foiling gybes.
£65.00
Simon Winkley Presents - Evening Talks 2024
Evening Talks are free to all - booking is required.
- Wednesday 17 January: WINDsurf - Freeride rigging and tuning with interactive activities and top tips
- Wednesday 21 February: WINGfoil - A complete guide to equipment and technique for freeride wingfoiling
- Wednesday 20 March: WINDsurf - Skills progression for the season ahead: goal-setting and technique
Claire Cooks Surrey will be open with evening food service from 1800-1930hrs.
£0.00
Simon Winkley Youth Windsurfing Coaching
Join Simon Winkley - A youth coaching day for future legends. Includes the use of full select kit.
Skeeta Demo
A great chance to take flight in this brand new foiling dinghy.
Limited spaces on our foiling days
Skimmers
Regular participation and racing for QM Members with RYA Stage 2 Improve, socialise and have fun!
Included for Youth Select members.
SPRINTS CLUB RACING
Spring Sprints, Sunday 9th May 2021. Fast-paced, one-lap handicap racing for this Sunday only. Book your launch slot and enjoy the fun!
£0.00
Standard Members - Return to Sailing
Phase 1 - Session booking for Sailing and Windsurfing Standard Members of Queen Mary Sailing Club only.
Please read club guidance above carefully before making your booking.
Start Racing (3-day course)
3 day course from 0930 to 1630
An introduction to dinghy racing
Includes boat handling, race starts, mark rounding and theory
Start Racing (5-day course)
5 day course from 0930 to 1630
An introduction to dinghy racing
Includes boat handling, race starts, mark rounding and theory
Taster Session - Re-book
£0.00
Taster Session: Dinghy
Discover Sailing - Our dinghy taster sessions are for those new to sailing.
Participants must be at least 10 years old and under 12's must be accompanied by an adult within the session (who is independently booked on the session)
Taster Session: Windsurf
Discover Windsurfing - Our windsurf taster sessions are for those new to windsurfing.
Participants must be at least 10 years old and under 12's must be accompanied by an adult within the session (who is independently booked on the session)
Team 15 Week
This Youth Windsurfing Club is designed to get as much water time as possible. Based on developing skills, drills and fun without specifically working towards RYA Stages, the sessions also aim to provide some independence so that our Youth Windsurfing Members can learn to arrive, rig and head out on the water by themselves; which all equates to more water time!
The minimum requirement for Team 15 JC Week is Stage 2 Windsurfing.
Team Race Training
Come and try out team racing in our four RS Quests. During the morning you will learn about the various mark traps that make team racing what it is. In the afternoon rotate through in teams of four to race each other. Prizegiving at the end of the day. Free to Select Members!
The Carnival Cup
An afternoon of racing RS21 keelboats at QMSC. Booking is made per person with discounts for Club Members and further discount for Club Keelboat Members.
A great opportunity to get competitive in our fleet of RS21's!
The Christmas Keelboat Cup
Come and compete in our Christmas Keelboat Cup - a morning of racing before the Christmas lunch!
Work as a team of three or four to win in our fleet of RS21s. It's a sociable way to enjoy racing at this festive time of year.
The Coronation Cup
Celebrate the King's coronation in style!
An afternoon of racing RS21 keelboats at QMSC. Booking is made per person with discounts for Club Members and further discount for Club Keelboat Members.
A great way to enjoy our extra bank holiday in 2023!
The Easter Keelboat Cup
Come and get competitive in our Easter Keelboat Cup! Sign up individually for a place in an RS21. 3-5 sailors per boat & let us know who you like to be in a boat with.
The RS21 Sprints
Come along for a half day of sprint racing in our RS21's. A great opportunity to get out on the water and compete in style. Please book your space here and read the Sailing Instructions and Notice of Race above prior to attending.
The Summer Championships
The Summer Championship is a fleet race regatta for Sonar type boats and RS21’s. The Organising Authority (OA) is RTYC Regattas, Ltd. And Queen Mary Sailing Club.
Booking for QMSC Club RS21 - Entry includes use of a RS21 for the Weekend and four tickets to the Saturday evening BBQ.
20% discount for QMSC Club Members
Topper 5.3
This is the product for booking a Topper with 5.3 rig. It will not be possible for us to substitute a 4.2 rig instead.
Boats are training dinghies, and the condition/set up reflects this
Sails included (you are welcome to bring your own sails)
T&Cs apply (including damage waiver) - as outlined above
£30.00
Topper Academy
QMSC's Topper Academy 2024/25. 6 weekends of high level race coaching.
Topper/Tera Week
If you have completed Start Racing and would like to find a way to hone your racing skills further this is the course for you! Throughout the week we will work on boat handling skills to help you confidently race the boat around a course and cover some racing tips and tricks to equip you with the knowledge to progress up the fleet! This course is best suited to those aged 10-14 (for older/taller sailors the Laser JC week may be more suitable), contact the office for more information. It runs over 3 full days: Wednesday - Friday.
Topper/Tera Winter Training
Aimed at those wishing to boost their Topper / Tera racing skills; you will needRYA Start Racing qualification or equivalent experience. Please ring the office if you are unsure about your suitability for this course. 4 full day session over the winter.
All participants required to be current QM members.
Boat hire if needed must be arranged separately by contacting the Office: £15 per session.
Try Wingfoiling
Early Wingfoiling Sessions with Simon Winkley Marine - These 2¼ hour adult sessions for are designed for either:
- experiencing wingfoiling for the first time
- having a follow-on experience from your initial wingfoiling experience
The minimum level required to participate is: ‘able to use a wing to a level of basic competence and stay up wind on a non-foiling board’. We will cover basic foiling technique, aiming to get the board up and out of the water.
There will be 3 people on each session with 2 sets of foiling kit. Participants will rotate between being on a foiling board and being in a powerboat with the instructor. The person resting in the powerboat will be coached by the instructor whilst observing the progress of the others on the foil boards. There will be enough rotations to give everyone a valuable learning experience. In the event of lighter, non-foiling winds on the day, sessions will still run on the larger foiling boards to work on skills such as tacking, gybing, riding switch (toeside) etc.
Two Day Event Boat Hire - RS Tera
£70.00
Two Day Event Boat Hire - Topper
£80.00
Two-day Event Boat Hire - Feva
£70.00
Wednesday Club - Non-Members
Not a member of QM? Join us for a friendly, sociable session out on the water, followed by a chance to chat (you bring your lunch, we'll sort the tea and coffee).
£20.00
Wednesday Club - QM Members
Please book your session as a QM Member, so we know you're coming! If you're a Select Member, please reserve your board or boat too. Join us for a friendly, sociable session out on the water, followed by a chance to chat (you bring your lunch, we'll sort the tea and coffee).
£0.00
Windsurf Board (Techno 293) Full Day Hire
- £15 per day
- Please book your kit for each of the winter training sessions
- T&Cs apply (including damage waiver) - for more information please click 'more info' button
£15.00
Windsurf Hi-Fliers Week
This course is designed to develop new skills from a new era of windsurfing. If you have never been foiling before; the course will start with a short introduction to the foil and how to gain flight. This will be followed by a water session focused on gaining flight (and hopefully a photo). The rest of the week will be focused on coaching, promoting good technique, sustaining longer flights and working on the corners! If you can already foil; the course will be focused around coaching the skills you already have and correcting any bad habits. We will also then begin to work towards foiling Tacks, Gybes, Upwind & Downwind foiling and all the techniques to get you going as far and fast as possible!
The minimum requirement for this course is Stage 4 Windsurfing. You must be confidently planing and in the straps.
Windsurf Race Squad
Get out and try your hand at racing. A New opportunity for winter 2023! Build on your current windsurf skills with some excellent tuition on how to get around a race course. You msut have approval from the Chief Windsurf Instructor to join this squad (Email chief.windsurf@queenmary.org.uk)
Winter Youth Laser Training
Learn all there is to know about laser sailing as well as practicing specific racing techniques. You should have have the Start Racing qualification. This is also most suited to children 14 years old plus but is also dependent on height and weight. Please ring QM Office if you are unsure about your suitability for this training. 4 full day sessions.
All participants are required to be current QM members. You must have access to your own boat or a select boat as a select member. However, boat hire if needed must be arranged separately by contacting the Office: £15 per session.
Women's Christmas Keelboating
After our very successful Women's Keelboating Day, here's the opportunity to touch base at Christmas time with us all. A half day of keel boating to celebrate the festive season - christmas hats compulsory! A great day open to all abilities for women supported by female instructors. We hope to see you all soon!
Women's Keelboat Racing
Come and get our racing in our six RS21's with a group of like minded women. Aimed at women with a minimum of RYA Keelboat L2 or experienced dinghy racers. The morning will consist of race training exercises with a race series in the afternoon. Prizes to be awarded!
Women's Keelboating Cup
Come and compete in QMSC's first ever Women's Keelboating Cup. Hosted in our fleet of RS21's, Enjoy an afternoon of competitive racing. This is open to anyone with RYA Level 2 or equivalent experience. Book per person and come either with a team in mind or individually and we will pair you up.
Women's RS21 Keelboating Day
Come along and get sailing in an RS21 with like-minded women. This course is suitable for all abilities from beginner to advanced. Get involved now and feel free to invite your female friends or family! Supported by female instructors.
Women's RYA Keelboat Level 1
Get out on the water for the first time working towards your RYA Level 1. Learn with 4 like-minded women and a female instructor (where possible) in an RS21. Grasp the basics of sailing a boat on your own. Runs over a full weekend and no experience needed.
Women's RYA Keelboat Level 2
Build on your RYA Level 1 skills by working towards RYA Level 2. Learn to complete manoeuvres efficiently and increase your confidence to sail independently. Runs with a women only group with a female instructor. Runs over a full weekend. 40% discount for KB members.
Youth Group Goes.....!
Our Youth Group Goes ..... Series this winter will allow you to get out and try all different types of sailing and racing. The next session is 'Youth Group goes on an adventure'. A great opportunity for all the kids to meet up and get together during the summer months. These sessions will also run during winter 24/25.
Youth Group Ospreys (Introduction to Racing)
Get out Racing - A term to help you learn the basics and gain confidence in getting on the start line and enjoying racing. RYA Stage 3 or equivalent is required to attend these sessions. Runs weekly between Easter and October half term on Sunday PM term time. During winter runs once monthly.
Join as a youth select member to get all sessions included - please ring the office for more details.
Youth Keelboat Week
Come and give keelboating a go! If you've already got your RYA Stage 3 and are age 14-17 years old, sign up now to try out our RS21s. Enjoy a fun filled week learning how to use the boat and possible the spinnaker!
Youth Select - RS Quba
£0.00
Youth Select - RS Tera
£0.00
Youth Select - Topper
£0.00
Youth Select ILCA 6 Laser Radial
£0.00
Youth Select Pico
£0.00
Youth Winter Coaching - RS Feva
4 full day sessions over the course of the winter.
£200 for the series
All participants are required to be current QM members and have access to their own boat (or a boat as a select member). If not, boat hire can be arranged for £15 per day.