Please note that there will be no catering on Sundays 22nd and 29th December.
18 December (Wed) 19:00 our traditional Christmas Nibbles evening with the usual complimentary titbits. If there is demand we may even brew some mulled wine.
Sunday 15 December The Cheats Christmas Lunch 12:30 for 13:00 is fully booked
Menu
Starter: Cold Mezze Platte
Main: Roast Chicken
Desserts: Christmas pudding or Choc Lo
To follow: Cheeseboard, coffee. Mints
Veg option available on request
Raffle, Quiz, Jenga
Saturday 30 November Don't miss the club AGM, prize giving and party to be held at 19:30 at the club house. This is your chance to have a say about club matters and become more Z involved in the running of the club. The event is only open to members.
At 7:30pm Rodger will walk us through the presentations, discussions and votes that comprise the AGM. Richard's prize giving to the sailing fraternity will be taken at a trot, followed by a short canter for Diana's buffet. Mulled wine and a well stocked bar will loosen tongues for the sociable chat found at all club events. Graham
Saturday 16 November Club Annual Dinner; menu and booking by Saturday 9 November.
Wednesday 13 November Committee meeting 14:30 at the clubhouse.
Saturday 26 October Work Party 10:30 -
01 November For 5 weeks, fast stream and poor winds have prevented sailing, but the prognosis for this coming Sunday is rather better! The current has moderated considerably and the forecast is for a light to moderate easterly wind, so although we are still yellow boarded we should be able to sail. This is the last day of Series racing and the outcome of a couple of series is at stake! Do come and enjoy! See you on the water! Nigel
Saturday 12 October We Look forward to welcoming you once again to our AQSC Oktoberfest. The cost will be £16, paid to AQSC by BACS when booking, to include starter, a selection of main courses, and a selection of Desserts. Please advise your selection from the menu when booking. Bear in mind that Sauerbraten must be marinated for 5 days (!!) before cooking, so if that is your preferred choice, book early.
Please also advise dietary requirements as soon as possible.
All dishes will be home baked.
No bookings will be accepted after the 9th
October
MENU
Starter; Selected pates
Mains
Sauerbraten (German style pot roast)
Chicken with grapes and white wine sauce
Franconian Green Spelt Curry Bulette (V) – a plant based burger style patty.
All main dishes will be accompanied by mashed potato, green beans and carrots.
Desserts (V)
Cherry chocolate cake
Morello Cherry Streusel Cake
Plum and almond tart
Please email: events@aqsc.org.uk to book and advise meal choices, copying
jeanmaracchi@gmail.com for any dietary requirements.
06 October Bryan reported on Saturday that the flow is much reduced but on Saturday evening it was still Red board. The warnings are updated once a day by 11:00 we hope it will change Sunday. However the torrent flowing down the Thames will not stop Aquarius and the bar will be open from 13:00. Tea and Cakes will be served at 15:00 as usual.
29 September As the river is in full flow and the whole of the Thames is red boarded there will be no sailing. However the torrent flowing down the Thames will not stop Aquarius and the bar will be open from 13:00. Nigel is bringing down a projector and there will be a screening of photos and films made at Aquarius. Tea and Cakes will be served at 15:00 as usual. Rodger Wheeler.
Saturday 14 September Aquarius Musical Evening. Unfortunately we do not have enough bookings to make this event viable. It is with regret that we have therefore decided to postpone it till a later date. All monies paid will be refunded by BACS.
Remember that we have Oktoberfest in October and both the Annual Dinner and the AGM in November. Put the dates in your diary.
Rodger Wheeler
Saturday 14 September Aquarius Musical Evening, Price £12.00 (£10.00 for bookings made and paid for by Sunday 8th September). We will start this exciting evening with music by Aquarius members followed by a fiendish Aquarius Quiz. A glass of Prosecco (alcohol free also available) is included. An extensive cold buffet will be served at about 20:00 then we may have a little audience participation. Please advise any dietary requirements and allergies. Booking essential to 
or leave a message on 020 8979 7254. To secure your place please pay by bank transfer to Aquarius Sailing Club.
1September 13:30 Newcoers talk Patrol Boat Handling.
Saturday 17 August Unfortunately due to personal circumstances the Wine and Cheese Party has been postponed. Anyone who has already paid for this event will.of course, be refunded.
4Aug Aquarius Sailors -
Taking advantage of the warm sunny weather, this coming Sunday 4 Aug., the Newcomers event will be about what to do following a capsize. Starting at 13.30 there will be a brief talk, followed by demonstrations of how to recover from a capsize in both 1 and 2 handled boats. Everyone is then encouraged to have a go themselves. Bring a change of kit! The forecast looks good – warm sunshine with a moderate westerly breeze which should make for excellent conditions for the usual series races at 11.00am, 12 noon and 3.30pm
Wednesday 31 July at Aquarius
The forecast looks good! – warm and sunny with a moderate easterly breeze which should make for excellent sailing! Accordingly the patrol boat will be manned from 15.30 and we will organise informal activities according to demand – but with an emphasis on fun and games! – bring a change of kit!
If sailing doesn’t appeal perhaps take advantage of the warm weather and join us for an informal BBQ on the quarter deck from 6.30pm. A light supper of steak and chips (£6.00 payable on the day) will be available to those who book by 10.00am Wed Alternatively bring your own food to cook or purchase burgers, sausages etc from the bar. Enjoy!
10 July 14:00 Committee meeting at the club.
13 July 19:00 Fun Summer Social ‘It’s all Greek to Us’, come along and join us for live music, Singing and good company.There will be an (easy) Greek themed quiz with a prize for the winning team.Included in our menu will be:Greek Salad (V) -
Wed 26 June Mid-
Saturday 15, Sunday 16 June AQSC Regatta, book cream tea important details.
12 June Wednesday 14:00 Committee meeting at the club house.
Saturday 11 May, Sunday 12 May and Sunday 19 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 come and help supporting our visitors.
21 Apr At last the red High current warning board has been replaced by a Yellow Current Decreasing board. A dry day with a NNE 12 to 24 mph wind is forecast and we expect to sail for the first time this year. Come along and join us.
01 May Wednesday 14:00 Committee meeting at the club house.
Saturday 20 April The Mid Thames Trophy inter club event, hosted by Hampton SC this year, is scheduled but all this year there has been over 2 knts current and every Reach of the river has had Red Strong Current Warning Boards, the Environment Agency recommend no craft go afloat. Regrettably but sensibly the event is postponed by HSC until later in the year. Hopefully at some stage we will be able to sail again! Nigel Knowles.
14 April Some of us have been working at the club this week to clear the river bank behind the dinghies. This is the kind of work that we were hoping that the Thames Water contractors would do. Judging by the state of the river yesterday it is unlikely that sailing will be possible on Sunday, but we live in hope. Therefore if you can spare the time we would like as many of you as possible to come down to the club on Sunday and help finish clearing the bank by moving all the cut material to the upstream end of the bank. We can then put the dinghies back on their moorings. Working gloves are essential and bring lopers if you have them.
Hope to see you all on Sunday. Mike Baker
Saturday 3April Curry Evening and Quiz at 19:00 for members who have booked. Mike Baker
31Mar Postponed Red board strong current warning, Start of Racing, Easter Egg Trophy, 4 races, best 3 to count. Start of BST.
23 Mar Start of 2024 Season at AQSC, 19:00 for 19:30. We have the pleasure of welcoming Michael Gilbert (suggested by Diana Carpenter who has been to one of his talks) who will give us a talk on ‘The Thames -
The club will be open with bar facilities and a modest supper (booking required) from 18.30 on the following Wednesdays:
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28 Feb Committee meeting 14:00 at the clubhouse.
27Jan Burns Night dinner at 19:00. Booking details and menu were sent by email on 9 Jan. Payment by BACS transfer only; by 19 Jan for discounted price of £8 per person, or £10 by 24 Jan. Phone booking Rodger Wheeler 020 8979 7254.
Mon 01 January 2024 On New Years Day Nigel will be hosting sailing, subject to weather and stream conditions, with a race at 11:0 and a POT LUCK lunch at 13:00. If you will be there please email Nigel by 12:00 Sunday to ensure that food is reserved for you. Details.
Archived Future Events 2024