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Sports Clubs and Activities

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.

water sports Royal Victoria DocksThe 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.






Activities on offer include:

  • Sailing
  • Canoeing/kayaking
  • Bellboating
  • Rowing
  • Powerboat instruction
  • Raft building
  • Corporate events and team building
Water ski Royal Victoria DocksThe 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
Tidal Basin Road
London
E16 1AF

Map

Tel: 020 7511 2326 or office/fax 020 7511 2342

Centre Manager:
Kevin Ellis

Email: Kevin.Ellis@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
  • Dedicated open sessions just for members (Saturday afternoons)
  • Discounts on courses
  • Boat storage
  • Full access to our fleet of dinghies and canoes (some restrictions may apply)

Please download the PDF file below for the updated course and price lists:

Royal Victoria Docks Waterports Centre courses 2008
Course dates and price list April - November 2008

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