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Thames A Rater

Thames A Rater

The 27 ft long Thames A Rater with their 45 ft masts and large sail areas are fast boats first seen over 100 years ago. They offer exciting sailing for their three-person crews.

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Show news 63rd Yachtmaster Insurance Ltd Three Rivers Race
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Hundreds of sailors descend on Horning, from as far afield as New Zealand and the USA
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Yates Cup and Braganza Bowl contested up as far as Teddington Lock
Posted on 20 Sep 2022 Bourne End Week 2022
The event took place on the Jubilee bank holiday weekend
Posted on 22 Jun 2022 61st Three Rivers Race at Horning Sailing Club
There are few races as iconic, memorable or challenging
Posted on 29 May 2022 61st Three Rivers Race this weekend
The iconic sailing challenge set to grace the Norfolk Broads
Posted on 26 May 2022 Bourne End Week 2021
Held over the August bank holiday at Upper Thames Sailing Club
Posted on 3 Sep 2021 Thames Sailing Club Tuesday Night Racing
What weather didn't we have?
Posted on 23 May 2021 59th Three Rivers Race
All about the tides on the Norfolk Broads
Posted on 4 Jun 2019 Saxton and Lewis reign supreme
At the 2018 Endeavour Trophy
Posted on 15 Oct 2018 Saxton and Lewis annihilate Endeavour fleet
Four straight wins for reigning champions at opening day
Posted on 13 Oct 2018 Big winds arrive for Endeavour Trophy training day
League of legends prepare for battle at Burnham-on-Crouch
Posted on 12 Oct 2018 Stakes are high for 2018 Endeavour glory
The best of the best head for Burnham on 12-14 October
Posted on 5 Oct 2018 58th Yachtmaster Insurance Three Rivers Race
The three weather conditions every sailor dreads
Posted on 4 Jun 2018 58th Three Rivers Race preview
Taking place this weekend at Horning SC
Posted on 31 May 2018 57th N&G Three Rivers Race
85 dinghies and yachts for this classic endurance event
Posted on 5 Jun 2017 End of April, where is the warmth?
Thames A Rater Tuesday evening racing
Posted on 27 Apr 2017 Kissing the Queens Promenade
Thames A Rater Tuesday evening racing
Posted on 23 Apr 2017 Thames A Raters at Tamesis
Ten boats pushed hard on the Thames
Posted on 17 Oct 2016 Bourne End Week 2016
A great success with entries up and wind every day
Posted on 8 Jun 2016 Navigators & General Three Rivers Race
98 boats take part in classic endurance race
Posted on 7 Jun 2016 Bourne End Week 2016 Preview
Just eight days to go!
Posted on 20 May 2016 Bourne End Week 2015
Five superb days or racing
Posted on 6 Jun 2015 Navigators & General Three Rivers Race
104 starters in 55th running of the race
Posted on 1 Jun 2015 Bourne End Week 2015 preview
River racing at its best!
Posted on 4 May 2015 Thames A Rater Braganza Bowl
During the Bart's Bash event at Tamesis
Posted on 23 Sep 2014 Bourne End Week
Adventurer wins the Queen's Cup for the first time
Posted on 31 May 2014
Links
Thames A Rater UK Nationals Attendance
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Photos

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Upper Thames SC in the 1920s - Vagabond
© British Pathé Thames A Rater during the 2014 Bloody Mary
© Alex Irwin / www.sportography.tv Bourne End Week 2023
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics Bourne End Week 2023
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics Bourne End Week 2023
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics Bourne End Week 2023
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics Bourne End Week 2023
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics Bourne End Week 2023
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics Bourne End Week 2023
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics Bourne End Week 2023
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics Bourne End Week 2023
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics Bourne End Week 2023
© Simon Smith / www.flickr.com/photos/sipics A rude rudder made by hydro dipping - seen at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
© Magnus Smith / www.yachtsandyachting.com John Merricks Tiger Trophy 2023
© Tim Olin / www.olinphoto.co.uk Seldén SailJuice Winter Series Datchet Flyer
© Tim Olin / www.olinphoto.co.uk Seldén SailJuice Winter Series Datchet Flyer
© Tim Olin / www.olinphoto.co.uk Osprey, winner of the Thames A Rater Yates Cup and Braganza Bowl at Tamesis
© Chris Wade Scamp, during the Thames A Rater Yates Cup and Braganza Bowl at Tamesis
© Chris Wade Adventurer, during the Thames A Rater Yates Cup and Braganza Bowl at Tamesis
© Carolyne Vines Thames A Rater Yates Cup and Braganza Bowl at Tamesis
© Chris Wade Start of the Yates Cup for Thames A Raters at Tamesis
© Jonathan Key Thames A Rater Yates Cup and Braganza Bowl at Tamesis
© Carolyne Vines Thames A Rater Yates Cup and Braganza Bowl at Tamesis
© Chris Wade Thames A Rater Yates Cup and Braganza Bowl at Tamesis
© Carolyne Vines Vagabond, during the Thames A Rater Yates Cup and Braganza Bowl at Tamesis
© Carolyne Vines Bourne End Week 2022
© Tony Ketley Bourne End Week 2022
© Tony Ketley Bourne End Week 2022
© Tony Ketley Bourne End Week 2022
© Tony Ketley Bourne End Week 2021
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