Association of Thames Yacht Clubs

Find out all about ATYC Membership, who we are and what we do and how we represent the recreational boating community on both the tidal and non-tidal reaches of the Thames 

 Learn all the about the creation of the Nonprofit Association back in 1949 when three Thames boat clubs got together to speak up for the river Thames users and their interests

 The ATYC represents nearly 40 river Thames boat clubs on both the down river tidal stretches and upriver and non-tidal reaches. Find out here which is your nearest club.

 The Association is managed by a hard working team of volunteers who ensure the smooth day to day running and work tirelessly within their committee roles.

 The ATYC offers various RYA courses at RYA affiliated training centres who are members of the association. Find out about the selection of the RYA courses below

 The Association recommends a selection of publications available to leisure boaters on the Thames. Visit our bookshop to purchase these titles that are useful tools onboard   

Boat handling competitions and demonstrations to member clubs are also on offer at the ATYC. These usually take place at one of our rallies but can also be held at a member club or one of their events.  

Each month the Association produces an electronic newsletter which is distributed to each club representative who then forwards it on to their membership. Click the link below to read the latest and back dated copies

How do we do what we do and by what are we governed? Find out exactly how it all works by reading our constitution. The link below will take you to a downloadable link and a handy PDF viewer