Watersports in
Newham
Get on board for some family fun
at the Royal Victoria Dock Watersports Centre (RVDWC).
The Royal Victoria Dock Watersports Centre provides
opportunities for people of all abilities to participate safely in
a variety of water based activities.
The RVDWC is a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
teaching establishment and British Canoe Union (BCU) approved
centre. We run a number of national schemes and courses, both in
sailing and canoeing, that lead to qualifications, as well as a
variety of sessions just for fun.
Session Times
Open Sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 16.30 to 18.00
(under 18's only) and 18.30 to 20.00 (excluding November to
February)
Sunday 09.15 to 10.45; 11.00 to 12.30; 13.30 to 15.00 and 15.15 to
16.45
School holiday periods: Monday to Thursday 10.30
to 12.00; 12.30 to 14.00 and 14.30 to 16.00 (under 18's only)
Activities on offer include:
- Sailing
- Canoeing/kayaking
- Bellboating
- Rowing
- Powerboat instruction
- Raft building
- Corporate events and team building
- Dragon boat team training
R.V.D.W.C 2010 Sailing Courses and Dates
(prices TBC)
R.Y.A Start Sailing (A beginners course over two
days that gives you the skills necessary to take a boat out
unsupervised in reasonable weather)
- March 6/7, 27/28
- April 24/25
- May 8/9, 29/30
- June 19/20
- July 17/18, 31
- August 1, 21/22,
- September 4/5
- October 2/3, 16/17
R.Y.A Basic Skills (The next level learn how to
make your boat perform better and how to handle more difficult
conditions)
- April 10/11
- May 15/16
- July 3/4
- August 7/8
- September 18/19
R.Y.A Seamanship Skills (For the more experienced
sailor, sailing in adversity E.T.C.)
R.Y.A Multi Hull Endorsements (Catamaran
sailing)
- March 14
- April 18
- June 6
- August 15
Powerboat 2010 Course dates
Level 1 Certificate - 1 Day
June 12, 26
July 3, 17, 31
August 14
September 4, 25
October 9
Safety Boat - 2 Days
As and when required
Level 2 Certificate - 2 Day
May 8/9
June 19/20
July 24/25
August 7/8
October 23/24
Level 2 Assessment
As and when required
Minimum of 3 participants on any course
Canoe/Kayak 2012 Course Dates - To be advised
The RVDWC caters for all users. Most of the boats and canoes are
now accessible. The Water Sports Centre is also Outdoor Adventures
Activities Licensed Approved. If you would like to receive a copy
of the RVDWC brochure please contact the RVD main office.
Royal Victoria Dock Watersports
Centre
Western Gateway
Canning Town
London
E16 1FL
Map
Tel: 020 7511 2326
Principal of Sailing: Daniel Pearce
Email:
daniel.pearce@newham.gov.uk
Membership
The RVDWC offers a variety of adult, couple, family, senior
citizen/OAP, under 18/student and company memberships.
Membership to our watersports centre includes a range of
benefits:
- Free open sessions
- Discounts on courses
- Full access to our fleet of dinghies and canoes (some
restrictions may apply)