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Discover Goring Thames Sailing Club

Goring thames sailing club in partnership with ASC Reading

Course Booking

Goring Thames Sailing Club has a vibrant club atmosphere that welcomes sailors of all abilities. No matter if you’ve been sailing for years or if you’re a total beginner, we have something for you. The Andrew Simpson Centres are proud to be collaborating on this project, increasing opportunities to access the water.

Courses rates listed below are for members of Goring Thames Sailing Club.

Non-members rates are typically double the members rate. Please enquire before booking as a non-member.

Friday Youth Club: 18:00-21:00

Saturday Kids Club: 10:00-12:00

All courses: 09:30-16:30 each day

Friday Youth Club

DateSpacesAttendees 
Friday 19th - Friday 19th June 2026 16 spaces available - 1 attendee +
Friday 26th - Friday 26th June 2026 14 spaces available - 1 attendee +
Friday 3rd - Friday 3rd July 2026 14 spaces available - 1 attendee +
Friday 10th - Friday 10th July 2026 16 spaces available - 1 attendee +

Saturday Kids Club

DateSpacesAttendees 
Saturday 20th - Saturday 20th June 2026 14 spaces available - 1 attendee +
Saturday 27th - Saturday 27th June 2026 14 spaces available - 1 attendee +
Saturday 4th - Saturday 4th July 2026 14 spaces available - 1 attendee +
Saturday 11th - Saturday 11th July 2026 15 spaces available - 1 attendee +

Adult RYA Level 1

DateSpacesAttendees 
Saturday 4th - Saturday 4th July 2026 6 spaces available - 1 attendee +

Watersports Week

DateSpacesAttendees 
Monday 3rd - Friday 7th August 2026 8 spaces available - 1 attendee +
Monday 10th - Friday 14th August 2026 5 spaces available - 1 attendee +

RYA Improver Junior Stage 3 and 4

DateSpacesAttendees 
Monday 17th - Friday 21st August 2026 4 spaces available - 1 attendee +
Monday 24th - Friday 28th August 2026 0 spaces available - 1 attendee + Book Now

RYA Beginner Stage 1 and 2 Junior

DateSpacesAttendees 
Monday 17th - Friday 21st August 2026 3 spaces available - 1 attendee +
Monday 24th - Friday 28th August 2026 6 spaces available - 1 attendee +

Advanced Sailing Week

DateSpacesAttendees 
Monday 24th - Friday 28th August 2026 4 spaces available - 1 attendee +

Practical information

Location & facilities

Goring Thames Sailing Club is situated on a picturesque section of the River Thames between the Goring and Cleeve locks. The social and family-oriented club has a casual racing scene and an emphasis on developing sailing skills.

Centre location

Goring Thames Sailing Club, Bridle Way, Goring, Reading RG8 0HS

Centre facilities

The club is situated conveniently between Oxford and Reading for those arriving by car. Goring & Streatley train station is a short walk for those arriving by public transport.

Free parking

Changing rooms at
Goring Thames Sailing Club

Toilets

Accessible facilities

Showers

Our sailing community

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Birmingham is our newest Centre, based in the midlands, a perfect location for sailing and watersports with a wide range of RYA courses, training and activities for beginners through to experts!

ASC Portland

Based at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, sailing in Portland Harbour offers the benefit of sea sailing, but in a safe and enclosed environment giving versatility to all sessions.

ASC Portsmouth

Located on the stunning shores of Langstone Harbour, ASC Portsmouth has a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities, with both water and land-based options, there is something for everyone.

You’re in safe hands

All of our courses are led by industry-leading professionals, with experience in working with children and those with additional physical and learning needs.

Recognised as experts

Our centres have RYA accredited instructors and coaches, meaning you are getting the highest level of expert tuition for you and your family.

Ethical fundraising

We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator, showing that we are committed to fundraise in a way that is legal, open, honest and respectful.

Not sure where to go?

If you’d rather speak to a person, get in touch with our Centres directly on +44 (0)300 124 0449 9am – 5 pm, Monday to Saturday to have a chat.