The current membership is a good mix of families, young professionals, and seasoned sailors. Most are local to the area, some are keen racers, some like to potter with a picnic basket on a sunny afternoon, and there are some serious yachties with boats in the Solent or Mediterranean who love the simple pleasures of the Twickenham riverside and the warm welcome that is to be found there.
There is no secret, you just need to visit the clubhouse for a chat and meet some of the other members. There are members about on Wednesday evenings and Sundays, either sailing or socialising at the bar. We just ask that you sign the visitor’s book at the top of the stairs to the bar.
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If you like what you see and experience, the next step is making a formal application for membership and gathering the required Committee and member signatures. You are welcome to make subsequent visits to the Club to get the necessary endorsements.
Once completed and with Entrance fee paid, your application will
be put forward for approval at the next committee meeting (held the last Tuesday of each month). Your interest in the sailing and cruising activities of the Club will be the main criteria for approving membership; owning a boat is not essential. One of your signatories will say a few words about you or/and your family. It is not necessary for you to attend.
One of the wonderful things about sailing and cruising is that anyone can buy a boat and set sail. Of course, good seamanship is very much admired. Poor boat handling can be hazardous to other river users and is therefore frowned upon. We encourage learning to sail safely and offer a range of courses and support to set you off in the right direction.