thames ditton yacht club

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The River Club (BMYC), on Albany Reach at Thames Ditton, has an illustrious history and has been enjoyed by its members since 1936.

Our members have a wide and varied range of water based craft; such as small motor boats, canoes, kayaks, sailing dinghies, paddle boards, rowing boats, inflatables etc…. all of which are stored out of the water.

Run by its members the club welcomes visitors, if accompanied by a member, and is a friendly environment to enjoy the River Thames all year round.

Our club house is fully equipped with kitchen and open seating areas, complete with a wood burning stove! In the summer we have picnic tables by the river for members to enjoy picnics and bbq’s and maybe a tipple or two!

Enquiries and Membership Applications

The club is focused on providing accessible access to the River Thames for a growing number of water based activities and pursuits. There is a strong focus on our community feel and getting members involved both with their water craft activities but also the social side of club membership. This is not just a club to simply store your boat beside the river, we strongly encourage members to get involved and are proud of the welcoming, family friendly, environment we have built over the years.

Our membership levels are very high and as such we do operate a waiting list for potential new applications. If you would like to learn more about the club and be considered for membership then please use the contact form provided below.

2024 Season – Please Note: due to high membership levels there are no spaces this season for new membership applications. Any new membership enquiries will be added to the waiting list but contact from the club will not be made at this time. 

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2024 Season – Please note comment above regards membership being closed for this season.

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So sorry but due to unforeseen circumstances we will not be taking any bookings this season. We hope to be back up and running from April 1st 2025.

So sorry to disappoint,, capt tracey xx, the hampton, luxury private yacht hire with skipper & hostess.

On The Stunning Thames River

The Hampton is a Jeanneau Prestige 36ft luxury motor yacht with fly bridge that is privately moored in Thames Ditton , close to Hampton Court Palace. She is available for luxury private charters for up to Six guests. Our highly trained Skipper & crew will make you feel like a Million Dollars while you cruise along this beautiful section of the River Thames.

Popular trips are:

• Afternoon tea
• Early dinner cocktails
• Sunset cruises
• Pop the question cruises

The Hampton will gently meander past Hampton Court Palace and then up to the historic town of Kingston Upon Thames , and subject to the time available, she can go through the lock at Teddington then up to Richmond upon Thames.

Food and drink are included in ALL cruises 

Private Charter

With skipper and hostess.

Welcome to The Hampton Luxury Private charters. Are you celebrating something special? a milestone birthday? an anniversary? what better way to spend a few hours cruising down the River Thames on a private luxury yacht. Perhaps you are planning to pop the question? if so check out our special “Just the Two of US “package.

Choose to relax on The Hampton on her private upper deck while our skipper drives the boat from below, or relax in our inside lower lounge or outside lower deck area. The choice is yours.

Our skipper will take you on a return journey on the River Thames, passing Hampton Court Palace, then up to the historic town of Kingston Upon Thames, while your private waiter will tend to your every need during the journey.

LUXURY PRIVATE CHARTER: (2 hr) for up to 6 Guests

This package is perfect for up to 6 guests to enjoy a lovely afternoon tea cruise or an evening sunset cruise. Private charter includes:

• Afternoon Tea or a Selection of Sandwiches & Savoury Canapés
• Half bottle of Hampton Sparkling Pink or White wine per person (non-alcoholic option available as well)
• Unlimited cordial soft drinks, including tea & coffee

£495 x 2 persons

£45 x extra adult

£25 x extra child (2 yrs. to 12 yrs.)

You may purchase additional bottles of sparkling wine, champagne or cocktails during you trip click here for full details, payments accepted by card only at the end of your trip.

“JUST THE TWO OF US” (2 hr)

This package is perfect for those wishing to pop the question, or celebrate something special like a birthday or anniversary.

Private charter includes:

• 75cl Bottle of Laurent Perrier Brut NV to share
• Fluffy animal of choice ( click here for details )

£525 x 2 persons

You may purchase additional bottles of sparkling wine, champagne or cocktails during you trip see below for full details, payments accepted by card only at the end of your trip.

CUSTOM TRIP

If you have something else in mind for your trip then please speak to our captain and we will be more than happy to price it up for you.

Some ideas:

• Day trip to Windsor (this will take about 7 hours due to the locks) arrange to stay in a hotel overnight and we will wait and bring you back the next day.
• Day trip to Richmond, it takes about 2hrs to get there, 2 hrs to get back, we can drop you off while you have lunch or do a bit of shopping and then arrange to bring you back.
• Trips to London are possible but all timings need to be carefully planned around the tides

Package Upgrades & Extras

You may swap or upgrade drink items shown in your package to others on our price list SEE BELOW for details. These changes will need to be made prior to boarding and when your booking is confirmed

• Add on an extra 1 hr cruising time: £150 per hour
• Add on an extra Hour with Cocktails, The Captain will moor up outside Hampton Court palace and serve 2 x cocktails: £175
• Add on an extra Hour with Cocktails, The Captain will moor up outside Hampton Court palace and serve 6 x cocktails: £225

Little Somethings

Surprise your guests with a “Little something” for your arrival!

We have a lovely array of gifts to surprise your guests with when they arrive on board.

Our Luxury Food and Drink

Check Availability & Book

On completion of this form our captain will call you personally to discuss your requirements with you. Select the date from the calendar and fill in your details and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Please select a date you wish to make your booking for and we woill contact you with details on availability.

About The Hampton

The boat, the crew, the story:

The Hampton was built in 2002 and is a French built Jeanneau Prestige 36 with flybridge:

• Upper flybridge outdoors seating with sun canopy
• Lower deck outdoors seating with sun canopy
• Inside seating with heating if required
• Master bedroom (should a small guest need to sleep)
• Music system to play your own music from a CD or Bluetooth device

Tracey Robinson & Joanne Harbottle have lived in Thames Ditton for over 15 years. Tracey qualified as a skipper over 6 years ago and has spent many hours navigating the River Thames on various boats. Tracey & Jo own Broadoaks Country House in Cumbria and between them have over 40 years of hospitality experience, Jo also owned Jo Clarks wine bar in Guilford for over 20 years.

During lock down Tracey perfected her cocktail making and loves nothing better to shake up a little something when required. She has come up with a selection of Original cocktails for The Hampton that can be served during Capitan’s cocktail hour, click this link to see the full bar tariff.

Jo & I love living on the Thames and we particularly adore the non tidal section of the Thames. Our love of boating and the hospitality industry inspired our vision to set up The Hampton Partnership. We look forward to making your trip as special as possible.

Tracey & Jo xxx

Cruises begin and end at the riverside lock mooring for East Molesey Lock, opposite the Thames Ditton Motor Yacht Club (see below image).

There are pay-and-display car parking spaces available at Hampton Court Railway station. If you are coming to Hampton Court by rail, East Mosely Lock is only a 5 minute walk from the station.

Hampton Court is served by half hourly trains from London Waterloo.

The Hampton Partnership Tel: 0208 398 6497 Email: [email protected] Web: www.the-hampton.co.uk

East Molesey KT8 9BH, UK

Cancellation policy? You may cancel your booking and receive a full refund up to 48 hours in advance of your trip. This is normally close enough to the date to have confidence in the weather forecast. No refunds are given for cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice.

Bad weather? If weather or river conditions for your trip are forecast to be ‘bad’, we will attempt to contact you the day before to discuss whether to proceed with your trip as scheduled or offer you an alternative date. We assess ‘bad’ weather based on the bbc.co.uk forecast for Hampton Court predicting more than a 50% chance of heavy rain during the time-slot for your booking. If your trip goes ahead, guests may choose to sit inside. No refunds are given for cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice.

Safety The Hampton has passed an independent examination of the safety requirements set out in the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS), an initiative owned equally by the Canal & River Trust and the Environment Agency. In the unlikely event of an emergency please follow instructions from your skipper. Buoyancy aids or life-jackets are available to all passengers on request. Children aged 3 years or younger must wear a buoyancy aid at all times and we recommend children aged 4-14 also wear buoyancy aids or life-jackets.

Special requests or tailor-made itineraries? We’ll always try to accommodate special requests or itineraries and we are always available for those very special occasions Drop an email to [email protected] or call 07801 612829

Accessibility? We regret there is no step-free access to our boat and we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs. Your skipper and crew will be at hand to help passengers step on and off the boat.

Toilets? The Hampton has a bathroom and toilet facilities on board.

Pick up locations Our usual pick up spot is at East Mosely Lock on the Hampton Court side, see location here . There is a map and more detail on our ‘Contact’ page. One of our team will phone you 15 minutes before departure to make sure you find the exact location. For special events we can provide pick-up and drop-off at other locations such as waterside hotels or restaurants. Please ask via [email protected] or call 07801 612829.

Car parking? Please allow plenty of time to drive into Hampton Court. Traffic and car-parking can cause delays at peak times, including sunny weekends. 24-hour pay-and-display parking is available at Hampton Court Railway station.

Can I bring my own food and drink? We provide food, unlimited soft drinks and alcohol onboard The Hampton. We also have a licence to sell more drinks if needed. For this reason we do not allow guests to bring their own alcohol on board. If you have any special drink requirements then please let us know in advance as we can usually accommodate most requests.

Children? Well behaved children are welcome aboard subject to them being accompanied by at least one responsible adult. The maximum number of passengers for each trip is 6 people which includes children over the age of 12 months. Children aged 3 years or younger must wear a buoyancy aid at all times and should travel seated on the lap of a responsible adult.

Dogs? Dry and well-behaved dogs are welcome aboard, at the owner’s risk. Dogs should not be allowed to swim from the boat.

Music? You are welcome to bring your own CD or use our Bluetooth system to play your own music. Music must only be played at a moderate volume. We have various USB charging points should you need one.

 Buy Hampton Luxury Boat Trip Vouchers

If you would like to purchase one of our vouchers for a gift; or as a treat for yourself, please select one of our two options below and purchase online.

Luxury Private Charter Gift Voucher

This package is perfect for up to 6 guests to enjoy a lovely afternoon tea cruise or an evening sunset cruise.

Treat your friends, family or colleagues with a monetary gift voucher from £150 to £500.

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Find out all about ATYC Membership, who we are and what we do and how we represent the recreational boating community on both the tidal and non-tidal reaches of the Thames 

 Learn all the about the creation of the Nonprofit Association back in 1949 when three Thames boat clubs got together to speak up for the river Thames users and their interests

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Hiring the Club

Thames Sailing Club can be hired by both members and the general public for their private functions depending upon availability. The club has a wonderful position situated with sunset views over the River Thames towards Home Park. The Bar and Dining areas are quite unique, giving a wonderful atmosphere to hold your special event. The club also has the benefit of its own off street parking.

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China Bowl and TSC Regatta, July 15/16

One of the highlights of the TSC year is the club’s regatta, including the historic China Bowl trophy series for the Thames A Raters. Held over Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, there will four races for handicap dinghies and youth sailors, and starting just after, the 4-race China Bowl series. That evening will see TSC’s summer party. Not an event to miss.

Learn to sail at Thames Sailing Club

Get out on the Thames with our weekend sailing courses, all led by RYA accredited instructors in one-and two-person dinghies.

Level 1 and 2 courses available throughout May and June

Click here for more information and to book your place .

Try SUPing on Saturday 1 July

The Thames Sailing Club is a centre of excellence for SUPing. With the most experienced and qualified SUP instructors we’ve been teaching SUP at the club since 2012.

Why not try it out and come to our Try SUPing event on Saturday 1 July!

Full details can be found on our sister site at www.TrySUPing.co.uk

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Video: TSC Summer Expedition 2024

On Sunday 14 July, Thames Sailing Club members sailed from the club up to Albany Park to enjoy a picnic and barbecue. The fleet included A Raters, Albacores, Omegas, Fusions, and paddlers, making for a diverse and lively gathering. The annual expedition is a cherished tradition, bringing together members of all ages who love sailing and spending time on the river. Click the link below to view the video. More »

RACE NOTICE: TSC Regatta and China Bowl

This weekend (29 and 30 June) will be the annual TSC Regatta and China Bowl. The briefing will be held at 1pm on Saturday, with the scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race not before 1.30pm. Please see attached for full details More »

25 Jun 2024

Another successful Pursuit Race at TSC

This Tuesday saw another very successful holding of our annual pursuit race for the 150th Anniversary trophy and this time with a few surprises. On a sunny evening with a pleasant breeze there were 13 entries, ranging from a Topper to the Thames A Raters. The earlier starters, setting off from 1830, took full advantage of a stronger, steadier breeze at the start, and by the time the Raters started at 1915 More »

21 Jun 2024

TSC Pursuit Race - June 18

The Tuesday evening race on June 18 will be different from usual with an evening pursuit race for our 150th Trophy, donated in 2021 to celebrate TSC's 150th anniversary. It will be a one-off race for the superb half model of one of TSC's oldest racing craft. This means an earlier start for our slower boats, with toppers starting at 1830, Raters at 1915 and all other boats sometime in between. The race will More »

16 Jun 2024

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WELCOME TO DITTONS PADDLE BOARDING CLUB

Welcome to Dittons Paddle Boarding, a dynamic Community Club and adventure hub for paddle enthusiasts in South West London and Surrey. Run by members since 2018, our not-for-profit ethos focuses on shared experiences and camaraderie.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, our volunteer-led approach ensures a friendly atmosphere. Explore the waterways with us, encouraging all abilities and communities to paddle together.

As more than just a club, we offer exciting paddle board training and excursions. You don’t need to be a member, but joining opens opportunities to connect with the community, with added benefits like priority bookings and preferential costs. Join us where passion meets paddles!

FEATURED EVENT: HAMPTON COURT ADVENTURE PADDLE

Welcome to our Adventure Paddle, designed for those with paddleboarding experience, offering a picturesque journey past Henry VIII’s splendid Hampton Court Palace.

Equip yourself with a Buoyancy Aid (PFD), Waist Leash for added safety, and enjoy the top-quality Board and Paddle provided. Departing from The Albany Pub, our tour ventures upstream to the magnificent Palace, where our guide captures Instagram-worthy moments for your socials. Explore backwaters, uncovering intriguing tales from the area’s history.

Concluding our adventure, return to the Pub for a delightful meal or drink. When booking, inform us if you’d like a table reservation at the pub (food and drink billed separately by the pub). Join us for an unforgettable paddle where history meets the water!

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BEGINNER SESSION – HAMPTON COURT

This is a Taster Session to give people new to Paddle Boarding an introduction to the sport. The lesson takes part on a beautiful stretch of the River Thames and covers safety and rules of the River…

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IMPROVER SESSION – HAMPTON COURT

This is an improver session designed for beginners who want to further their paddle boarding skills. Maybe you want to get better at paddling in a straight line, or learn about different turning…

FAMILY AND SMALL GROUP SESSIONS

These are bespoke sessions for family's or couples at a time to suit you, so please call to book. Our whole ethos revolves around fun! The main priority during our sessions is you, we make our…

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This is a 2 hour paddle board experience for a small group of 6 people suitable for individuals, groups or families. Perfect for beginners through to experienced paddlers looking to improve their…

HAMPTON COURT ADVENTURE PADDLE

This is an Adventure Paddle for people who have paddle boarded before (not beginners) and would like to paddle past Henry VIII beautiful Hampton Court Palace.

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All The Wey Returns

All of the Wey is back for another year. This is a 33km trip for experienced paddlers only who have  done a multi hour paddle boarding trip and are able to paddle at 4.5km/h downstream and are used…

THAMES DITTON SOCIAL PADDLE

This is our regular paddle from The Albany Pub, Thames Ditton. You will need your own board, a leash (preferably a quick release waist leash) and ideally a buoyancy aid. If you don't have one of…

WEY NAVIGATION SOCIAL PADDLE

This is our weekly paddle on the Wey Navigation. You will need to have a touring board and be able to paddle at a faster pace and longer distance, a leash (preferably a quick-release waist leash) and…

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With lots of paddle boarding experiences on offer, from 1.5 hr lessons to immersive full-day experiences, we’ve got the perfect session for you. Visit one of our paddle bases or search online for a suitable event to help you learn to SUP or to meet like-minded people. Join our club and benefit from our inclusive community, get many trips for free (or greatly reduced) and be the first to learn about new adventures in the calendar.

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Thames Motor Yacht Club

Hampton court rd, surrey kt8 9bw.

Are you looking for a friendly, flexible venue with good facilities? We can help you plan your special day whatever the occasion you wish to celebrate. Our unique, traditional and private venue offers you a place to enjoy your special family or business occasion.

Set back from the road, and with private river frontage, our Club is a traditional yet totally private venue for any family celebration. Located on the Thames, just next to Hampton Court Bridge, we are conveniently placed for all road and rail transportation, and have on-site secure parking for approx 30 guest cars.

Our Club Lounge has a charming nautical feel, with integral bar and dance floor. We pride ourselves on our customer service and can assure you of a unique, relaxed and welcoming venue for your special family celebration.

Included in your hire price …

• Exclusive private hire of the clubhouse for your event
• Main Clubhouse with modern bar & seating area
• Dance floor (may restrict number seating)
• Stage area for band / disco
• Bar licence extension for serving alcohol up to 12.00 midnight
• Music licence up to 12.00 midnight
• Seating/capacity for up to 100 people
• Fully equipped professional kitchen for the caterer
• Use of all kitchen appliances, crockery, cutlery, glassware
• Club Bar Steward to oversee your event, plus additional bar staff
• One hour use of our beautiful riverside lawn for your drinks reception & photos
• Free on-site car parking for up to 30 cars (approximately)
• Secure and private location with electric gates and no public access
• Easy access for disabled guests

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