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News

 

Desborough takes delivery of 2 new RS Visions

 

The Club is delighted that we have acquired two new RS Visions to add to the fleet of Club Boats. This was made possible by a generous grant from Sport England and means that the club now has a modern fleet for members use and training comprising 3 RS Visions 2 RS Fevas 6 RS Teras 2 Lasers and a Pico

 

February Newsletter out now- Click here

 

STOP PRESS - 2012 Fixture List published now - click here

 

Duty Teams and Rotas for 2012- click here

 

Duty teams have been amended with effect from 18th January 2012 and Dutyman is now updated for 2012 and all members should receive emails with their duties shortly

 

Application Form for RYA Course April 2012 -click here

 

Latest version of Sailing Instructions for Club Races

 

CRUISER BERTHS

 

Desborough has over 20 Cruiser Berths with jetties in the creek alongside the club. These are available to members for Sailing Cruisers with maximum overall length of 22 feet. There is an active cruiser fleet with races held on Sunday mornings throughout the season. There are currently three vacancies for cruisers and applications are invited from members for these berths.

 

 

The Club

 

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.