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Erith Yacht Club The finest sailing water on the tidal Thames |
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Club Ship 'Folgefonn' Erith, Kent, DA8 2AD Tel 01322 332943 Secretary Tel 0208 310 2686 email - secretary@erithyachtclub.org.uk |
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Erith
Yacht Club is situated on the south bank of the River Thames about half
a mile east of Erith Town and about fifteen miles from London Bridge. The Club stands on the last remaining section of salt
marsh in the London area. The
“Clubhouse” is in fact club ship “Folgefonn” which was once a Norwegian
car ferry. The
Club exists for the encouragement of sailing, both in dinghies and cruisers.
Whilst many members just enjoy their sailing on the tidal reaches
of the Thames for the sheer fun and exhilaration it brings, others take
part in club racing and cruising events.
The situation of the Club brings cruising to the East Coast and
the ports of the Continent within reasonably easy reach. Several
Erith Yacht Club members participate in open races for dinghies at venues
in the UK and other parts of the world.
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Facilities and Activities Being a private Club owned by its members, EYC keeps its costs down by members carrying out any work that is required; the club has no employees. There are launching facilities for dinghies at any stage of the tide and a slipway for the launching and recovery of cruisers up to about 7 tons in weight. There is an excellent pressure washer to clean off hulls and two tractors and an electro-hydraulic winch to move the craft. There are parking areas for dinghies, tenders and vehicles. There is a work shed for dinghies. All of the club land is covered by CCTV Mooring Facilities The Club currently has about 60 moorings, most of which are deep water. Usually the moorings are fully allocated but there is a small turnover every year. The waiting time for a mooring is usually very short. There are hard standing laying up facilities with electricity, welding machine and other useful pieces of equipment. Social Activities There is a licensed bar for the use of members and guests in which the prices are kept agreeably low. The Clubs Social Committee runs a series of social and other events throughout the year. |
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