Archived Future Events 2023
10 December The "Cheats" Xmas Party will be held on Sunday 13:00 for 13:30 This is a fun event with a traditional lunch, games and quizzes. Booking to Deborah and Colin Lea by Wednesday 6 December is essential, the booking form email was sent on Friday 24 November; cost £10 payable on the day.
Menu
Starter: mixed anti-
Main: roast chicken (veg alternative) plus all the trimmings, roast potatoes and vegetables
Dessert: Christmas pudding and ice-
Cheeseboard, coffee or tea, and mints.
19 November Every lock has a Red Board strong steam warning so there won’t be sailing but the bar will be open from 13:00 with tea at 15:00.
Wed 8 November Committee meeting at the clubhose 14:00 to 15:30, note earlier time.
Wed 25 October The Halloween event has been cancelled. The bar however will be open as usual from 19:30.
Sat 28 September moved from 21 Sep; Working party 10:30 -
Ham & Cheese starter
Choice of pork or chicken schnitzel with dumplings and sauerkraut
Various crumbles and strudels to follow.
There is also a vegetarian option
Please advise any special dietary requirements
Sunday 17 September -
The Aquarius Sailing Club was formed on 28th April 1948 by Lt Col E.W Mackenzie, Sandy Sanderson and Mac McCoy all employees of the Metropolitan Water Board. All Metropolitan Water Board clubs were appropriately named Aquarius. For newer members John Botterill’s 2008 history of the club can be found here.
On Sunday 17th September we will be inviting all current and former members to celebratie our 75th anniversary. All the club boats will be on the water and we are asking all members to put their boats on the water suitably decorated. The club will be decorated and there will be a display covering the first 75 years of the club.
Starting at 12 noon there will be 3 races for the 75th Anniversary Cup.
Our aim is also to get as many boats as possible on the water and also to give those who have not sailed for a while a sail in a dinghy or ride on the patrol boat.
At 15:00 there will be a special buffet followed by “The Cake” and a toast to the club.
The bar will be open into the evening and we hope to have some of the boats illuminated.
We intend to make this a memorable day and hope that you can join us.
Friday 01 Sep Committee meeting at the clubhose 19:30.
Wednesday 19 July – There will be Sailing from 15:30 a Pot-
17 July Committee meeting at the clubhose 19:30.
Saturday 15 July -
Wednesday 5 July – There will be a Pot-
2 July – At 13:30 Nigel Knowles will be giving a talk on Capsize recover procedure, then at approx. 14:00 this will be followed by a practical demo on the river. If you would like to try capsize recovery remember to bring spare clothes
Wednesday 21 June -
19 June Committee meeting at the clubhose 19:30.
Saturday 10, Sunday 11 June AQSC Regatta, details.
Sunday 21 May 10.30 to 16.00 RYA Discover Sailing Open Days If you have ever considered giving sailing a try here’s the ideal opportunity. Drop in for a tea or coffee and a chat and, if you fancy it, go afloat in a racing dinghy with an experienced helm; and best of all it’s free! Aquarius Sailing Club is located on The River Thames with its entrance on the Lower Sunbury Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2FZ, adjacent to the Sunnyside Reservoir, more. For more information call the club Secretary Graham Thompson on 07917 286595 We look forward to welcoming you to Aquarius SC.
We need members to attend the Open days to help look after visitors.
Saturday 20 May Aquarius SC is hosting the Mid-
Saturday 13 May, Sunday 14 May and Sunday 21 May 10.30 to 16.00 RYA Discover Sailing Open Days If you have ever considered giving sailing a try here’s the ideal opportunity. Drop in for a tea or coffee and a chat and, if you fancy it, go afloat in a racing dinghy with an experienced helm; and best of all it’s free! Aquarius Sailing Club is located on The River Thames with its entrance on the Lower Sunbury Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2FZ, adjacent to the Sunnyside Reservoir, more. For more information call the club Secretary Graham Thompson on 07917 286595 We look forward to welcoming you to Aquarius SC.
15 May Committee meeting at the clubhose 19:30.
29 April 10.30 – 16.00 WORKING PARTY. There will be a free late lunch for the workers. In addition to the usual tidying of the boat berths, water front and the entrance drive we will be taking down the “winter quarters” on the quarter deck. All this to prepare for the forthcoming Open Days and the Mid Thames Trophy. Bring work gloves and gardening tools etc. Mike Baker Vice Commodore Programmes
Saturday 22nd April 7pm Fully booked.
Curry Evening And Quiz. Take Away Curry from Hampton Spices; Chicken Korma, Chicken Tikka Butter, Chicken Madras, or Vegetable Balti. Accompanied by Pilau Rice, Onion Bhaji, Sag Aloo, Tarka Daal. Naan Bread and Poppadoms.
Followed by a sweet.
£15 per Person. Looking forward to your company Deb, Colin, Diana and Peter
18 April Committee meeting at the clubhose 19:30
Until 27 March 2023 AQSC activities for early 2023. Following a straw poll at the club on 1 January the Wednesday bar nights are now cancelled until 30 March. However Sunday afternoon tea and cakes will continue to be available right up to the start of season. The patrol boat will also be manned on Sundays for members who wish to sail, subject to river and weather permitting. Mike Baker (VC Programmes)
26 March The 2023 Series racing starts with events at 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:30. Don’t be late; remember BST has started.
Saturday 18 March All members are invited to the 2023 Start of Season Party in the club house from 19:00. A FREE cold buffet will be provided. We have a guest speaker, Mr John Heath, who will be giving an illustrated talk on “Building Ships for the Movies”; John came to the club in 2000 and his presentation was fascinating, story on the talk in 2000.
12 March Ahoy me hearties! Unknown to most of you, a secret few of us have been braving the challenges of winter and enjoying tea at AQSC. Nowhere else in the known world was it possible to get tea and cake in a million pound venue for 50p and sadly that is no more as Sunday tea is now £1.00. This quaint practice has been 50p so long only a hand full of members can remember when it's price was last increased. To celebrate its passing Jean volunteered to make tomorrow a special day and bake the cakes for tea. Carol Kirkwood promised some slightly warmer weather, possibly with a rare ray of sunshine, so why not come down and join us for "Tears in the Teacup" tomorrow at three. Cheers! Mike.
Keep an eye out for separate emails with details of:
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13 February Committee meeting at the clubhose 19:30.
Saturday 18 February at 19:00 THE GENTLEMEN OF AQUARIUS request the pleasure of the company of THE LADIES.
Booking by 13 February ESSENTIAL.
29 January Bird Watch 2023 at AQSC Clubhouse 12:00. Every year the RSPB request people to watch for an hour the area outside their window and submit their observations. We thought it would be pleasant to watch and note from the clubhouse the number of birds we see. Please bring your binoculars. There will be some light snacks and a contribution towards the cost would be appreciated. So do join us on the day
Saturday 28 January Burns Night at 19:00 Menu and booking essential. Fully booked
16 January Committee meeting at the club 19:30.
01 January 2023 On New Years Day Nigel will be hosting sailing, subject to weather and stream conditions, with a race at 11:00 (Cancelled due to Stream); a "Pot Luck" lunch will still take place at 13:00. If you will be there please email Nigel to ensure that food is reserved for you; details
