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HOW
TO FIND US
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Open Meetings use Surrey bank car park slip.Turn left at T-junction
at the end of high street, cross Hampton Court bridge (2nd exit at
roundabout) and turn right immediately onto roundabout (2nd exit at
roundabout) into River Bank / Hurst Road (by the Thames). After less
than a mile turn right at roundabout into Saddlers Ride to carpark.
Mast Warning: carpark barrier is only 2.1m high
From
M25: Leave M25 at junction 12, the M3 exit for Sunbury.
Continue on A316, pass Sunbury, then 3rd exit is A312. Take 4th
exit from roundabout - A312 (Hampton Road / Uxbridge Road). Then
follow Local above.
From
Heathrow: Take perimeter road clockwise to Hatton Cross.
Exit over A30 into Faggs Road, at T-junction turn right onto A312
to junction with A316 roundabout (2.5 miles). Take third exit at
roundabout A312 to Hampton (Hampton Road / Uxbridge Road). Then
follow Local above.
From
South: Cross Hampton Court Bridge turn left onto A308 to
Hampton, approx 1 mile. At 2nd road on right, Benn's Alley is on
left. To park turn right into High Street.
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FACILITIES
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The Hampton reach of the Thames provides a magnificent area for
river sailing with a wide stretch of water running west to east
and an open parkland area to the south. The club house situation
is unique being sited on an island in the Thames reached by hand
operated chain ferry. From the large club room, bar and balcony
there are fantastic panoramic views of the picturesque wide stretch
of river.
After
sailing during the summer series (March to October) tea of sandwiches
and cake is available. Sailing in the Frostbite series (October
to December) is followed by serving of a snack lunch. The licensed
bar is open following sailing until early evening during the summer
series and until mid afternoon during the Frostbite series. Male
and female changing rooms with hot showers are provided within
the clubhouse.
Berthing
space on the island is at a premium and therefore priority is
given to boats that regularly sail. However, we have recently
acquired adjacent riverside land which will give added flexibility
for the allocation of extra berthing space.
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Membership
Cost Details
| Membership |
Details |
Entrance
Fee |
Annual
Subscription |
| Full |
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60
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60
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| Intermediate |
Age
18 - 21 |
30
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30
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| Associate |
Non
sailing |
30
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30
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| Junior |
Age
8 -17 |
15
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15
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| Child |
upto
7 yrs old |
0
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0
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| Introductory |
one
sailing seaason |
-
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22
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| Temporary |
Ask
for details |
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4
per month
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| Family
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Parent
& juniors |
90
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| Berthing |
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Summer 64
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Winter
32
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BERTHING
FORM
INFO
FOR NEW MEMBERS
MEMBERSHIP
FORM
How
to access the message board:-
To
gain access you need to initially register so you can set up your own
username and password for future use.
There
are three separate boards - a
General Comment board, a FOR SALE board, a Crew and
Helm search facility.
RACING
ACHIEVEMENTS |
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Although
the essential feature of Hampton Sailing Club is its family atmosphere,
nevertheless a number of members have won World, National, Continental
Championships
in a variety of Classes.
These
include:
John Bell - Merlin
Rocket
Ian
Curtis - Solo
Natalie Fuller - Heron
Simon Girven - International Cadet
Andy Gray - 505
Richard Parslow - Fireball, Merlin Rocket, Scorpion
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HISTORY
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Founded
on February 20th 1944 by a group of 28 local enthusiasts,
racing has been fundamental to the health and well-being of the
club. The family environment has been the cornerstone of the club’s
growth and solidarity. This and the fact that club members provide
the vision, professional and artisan skills, necessary, make it
one of the most successful and active clubs in the area. This
has been evident right from the start with competitors ranging
in age from eight to eighty.
Some
notable dates in the Club's History:-
The acquisition
in 1945 of the lease of Benn’s Island from the Thames
Conservancy with the right to moor a headquarters boat of 80
foot in length was paramount to the club’s future. The
clause enabled the club to purchase and use the steamer “King
Edward” as its headquarters.
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During
1962 the clubhouse was built on the piles at Benn’s
Island. In 1973 the building was altered when the bar and
tea counter was moved from the west end of the club to the
north side.
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Improvements
to the clubhouse have been ongoing. One of the greatest benefits
was the installation, in the 1981, of the sewage-system. This
was carried out by members over a four day period.
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The
latest extension saw the repositioning of the changing rooms
from the eastern to the western end of the clubhouse and fitting
of picture windows.
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During
it’s existence, Hampton Sailing Club has produced top
flight sailors in the Cadet, Merlin Rocket, 505, Scorpion,
International 14, Flying Dutchman and Thames A Rater classes.
Over the
years member have come and gone, many have returned. The club
has progressed from strength to strength but has never been
healthier than it is now.
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CLUB