Try Sailing for Free - Saturday 17th May from 2.00pm

Come and have a go at sailing, on our Push The Boat Out open day. You don't have to be an expert, one of our experienced sailors will take you out on the river. Or if you have sailed before come and show us what you can do. Safety is always our top priority so we'll equip you with a bouyancy aid, and our safety boat will be patroling, to keep a watchful eye on everyone. Any questions please ask us on membership@desboroughsc.org

What to Wear

Wear comfortable clothes or sports kit, and some soft soled shoes, old trainers or plimsolls are ideal. We don't expect to tip you in the river but these things can happen, so if possible have some spare clothing and a towel - just in case.

What next

If you find you enjoy sailing and would like to try more, have a word with our membership team who will be there on the day, or follow up later  by contacting membership@desboroughsc.org.

Pleasantly situated on the banks of the River Thames at Shepperton, Middlesex on a wide stretch of the river overlooked by Shepperton Manor, the club house is surrounded by broad lawns that run to the waters edge. The Club offers racing, family sailing and social events in a beautiful setting.

Sailing

Shepperton Reach is a long stretch of the River Thames which includes a sharp easterly bend and provides exciting sailing. It is possible to sail between Shepperton Lock and Walton Bridge unhindered by bridges or overhead cables. It has the advantage of being sheltered from much of the motor cruiser traffic from Weybridge to Walton-on-Thames which bypasses the Club down the Desborough Channel. The Channel also assists in minimising river currents after wet weather. 

There is racing every Sunday from March to December, every Saturday from March to October and on Wednesday evenings as light permits.  Leisure sailing is also strongly encouraged and the slipways are available at all times. A full programme of events is organised throughout the year including regattas, open days and open meetings for British Moth, National 12 and Handicap fleets.

Facilities

The modern club house has changing rooms and showers and the club room has a well stocked bar for drinks, tea, coffee and snacks. A covered veranda gives excellent views of the sailing. The dinghy park can accommodate 180 boats. Launching and recovery is easy from the gentle slipways and good landing stages make casting off simple under most conditions.