The AHOY Centre

The AHOY Centre A watersports charity changing people's lives through rowing and sailing.

We are a Watersports based Charity changing people’s lives and building life skills through sailing and rowing. Our primary objective is giving opportunities for disadvantaged and at-risk youths and we offer opportunities for disabled people to participate in activities and courses on an equal level. We bring together people from many walks of life to work together as a community helping others and all our activities and programmes are focussed on teaching transferable and employable skills.

This week at The Ahoy Centre! 🚣‍♀️🌊We kicked off the week with a London Landmarks Rowing Challenge — 5 teams, 8 miles on...
22/08/2026

This week at The Ahoy Centre! 🚣‍♀️🌊

We kicked off the week with a London Landmarks Rowing Challenge — 5 teams, 8 miles on the Thames and an incredible £15,000+ raised! 🎉

A huge thank you to our friends at Tradeweb, Greenwich Council, and Saira O’Mallie and the gang for entering teams and supporting us!

🚣 Rowing Training
This time it was our watersports team taking to the water to brush up on their rowing and coxing skills.

🥾 Team Building
The team headed to the North Downs for an 8km countryside trek. We experienced rain, sunshine and plenty of laughs — a fantastic opportunity for some great team bonding!

Have a fantastic weekend! ☀️

We’re looking for new volunteer Trustees! 🌊Could you help shape the future of The Ahoy Centre?We’re looking for passiona...
18/08/2026

We’re looking for new volunteer Trustees! 🌊

Could you help shape the future of The Ahoy Centre?

We’re looking for passionate, committed people to join our Board and help us deliver safe, inclusive and sustainable watersports opportunities for our local community.

We’d particularly welcome experience in governance, finance, fundraising, safeguarding, legal/compliance, watersports, community engagement, marketing, or facilities management — but you don’t need previous trustee experience.

It’s a rewarding opportunity to use your skills for social good and make a real difference in Deptford and Southeast London. 💙

📩 Interested? Send a short expression of interest and your CV to [email protected]

Find out more: https://ahoy.org.uk/volunteer/

🚨 Last chance! Only ONE place left!Give your child an unforgettable week of adventure on the Thames next week!Ahoy Centr...
18/08/2026

🚨 Last chance! Only ONE place left!

Give your child an unforgettable week of adventure on the Thames next week!

Ahoy Centre Holiday Programme

📅 Monday 24th – Friday 28th August

🕘 09:30 – 16:30

👦👧 Ages 8–14 (no experience needed)

Your young adventurer will enjoy:

• Sailing, rowing & powerboating

• Team-building games & challenges

All in a safe, supportive environment that builds confidence and creates lasting memories. Equipment provided!

📍 The Ahoy Centre, Borthwick Street, Deptford SE8 3JY

£ 300 for the full week

Don’t miss out – this is the final spot!

Book now 👉 https://ahoy.org.uk/holiday-activities/

Ready to sail the Thames? ⛵🌊Our Community Engagement Half-Day Sailing Sessions are here – a fun, inclusive introduction ...
15/08/2026

Ready to sail the Thames? ⛵🌊
Our Community Engagement Half-Day Sailing Sessions are here – a fun, inclusive introduction to life on the river, inspired by the Shipmates programme.

📅 3rd & 4th September
�🕘 Morning (9:30–12:30): Ages 8–12�🕐 Afternoon (13:30–16:30): Ages 13–18

Perfect for young people from the local community. Spend time on the water with qualified instructors, learn boat handling basics, build teamwork & confidence – and see London from a whole new perspective.

Special Community Funding Offer�Thanks to a local trust in SE8, it’s 100% FREE for children who:�✅ Live in the SE8 postcode�✅ Are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM)
Use voucher code: SE8-FSM
Drop off 9:00–9:30 | Collect at 12:30
Drop-off 13:00-13:30 | Collect at 16:30
�Bring: weather-appropriate clothes, footwear that can get wet + refillable water bottle�We provide: waterproof jackets, salopettes & lifejackets

Whether it’s your first time or you’re curious about more watersports, this is your chance to join the fun and discover the wider Shipmates opportunities in sailing, rowing & power-boating.

Tag a friend who needs this adventure! 💙�Link to book:

https://the-ahoy-centre.as.me/Community-engangement8-12

https://the-ahoy-centre.as.me/Community-Engangement13-18

This week at The Ahoy Centre...⛵ Keelboat sailing for our fantastic Sailability participants.🚣 Our Holiday Programme par...
07/08/2026

This week at The Ahoy Centre...

⛵ Keelboat sailing for our fantastic Sailability participants.

🚣 Our Holiday Programme participants have been busy enjoying rowing, powerboating, longboat sailing, keelboat sailing and dinghy sailing.

🦆 Visitors afloat! A friendly flotilla of ducks stopped by to say hello. London VTS – does this count as a reporting vessel? We hope they called in!

🧊 Iceberg straight ahead! Can you spot the "iceberg" in the photos? 👀

Another great week on the Thames!

This Week at The Ahoy Centre ⛵Holiday Programme Fun! ☀️Our latest holiday programme cohort has enjoyed a fantastic week ...
31/07/2026

This Week at The Ahoy Centre ⛵

Holiday Programme Fun! ☀️

Our latest holiday programme cohort has enjoyed a fantastic week of rowing and sailing on the water! Haven't booked your place yet? Don't worry—more dates have been added, but spaces are filling up fast, so book now: https://the-ahoy-centre.as.me/schedule/b7d1e576/?categories[]=Holiday%20Programme

Sailability 💙
Another brilliant Sailability session this week, with plenty of smiles both on and off the water.

CSR Day 👏
A huge thank you to our eight volunteers from LexisNexis Risk Management, who joined us for a day of giving back. The team rolled up their sleeves to help with maintenance and cleaning around the centre, while also learning more about the work we do and the impact we have on our community. We really appreciate your support!

Traffic Jam Afloat! 🚢
A rather different kind of traffic jam at Greenwich Ship Tier as Viking Sky cast off—proof that even the River Thames has its busy moments!

Whatever you're up to this weekend, have a fantastic one, and we'll see you on the water soon! 🌊

The wait is over! 🎉We're thrilled to announce The Thames Loop – South East London's newest fundraising walk!📅 Saturday 2...
24/07/2026

The wait is over! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce The Thames Loop – South East London's newest fundraising walk!

📅 Saturday 26th September
🚶 Choose from a 5-mile or 10-mile route
📍 Starting and finishing at The Ahoy Centre

Follow the beautiful River Thames, receive your exclusive Thames Loop T-shirt, and celebrate your achievement with us at our finishers' party back at the centre.
Every step you take will help support The Ahoy Centre, giving young people across South East London the chance to experience sailing, rowing and powerboating on the River Thames.

These opportunities do so much more than get young people out on the water. They help build confidence, develop teamwork and communication skills, and create life-changing experiences. Thanks to our supporters, most of our programmes are free or heavily subsidised, making them accessible to children and young people who might otherwise miss out.

That's why The Thames Loop matters. We're hoping this becomes an annual community event, raising vital funds to help even more young people discover their potential.

Will you walk with us? 💙

Sign up today via the link below and be part of something special.

https://ahoy.org.uk/the-thames-loop/

This Week at The Ahoy Centre It's been another busy week at the centre! Here's what we've been up to:⛵ Sailability fun i...
24/07/2026

This Week at The Ahoy Centre

It's been another busy week at the centre! Here's what we've been up to:

⛵ Sailability fun in the sun
Five of our Sailability participants enjoyed a fantastic morning of sailing with volunteers Peter and Kyle. We missed Jane, who is recovering at home with a broken arm – wishing you a speedy recovery, Jane!

🎉 A generous community donation
A huge thank you to our neighbour, Rosamund, who stopped by with a generous donation raised at the Millennium Quay Residents' Association Summer Picnic. We really appreciate your support!

🙌 Welcoming new volunteers
Felix met with some prospective volunteers this week to discuss how they can support the work of the centre. We're looking forward to welcoming them to the team! Interested in volunteering? Find out more here:

https://ahoy.org.uk/volunteer/

☀️ Summer Holiday Programmes
Our Summer Holiday Programmes have proved so popular that they've sold out! The good news is we've added one final week, so there's still time to book your place:

https://ahoy.org.uk/holiday-activities/

👀 Something exciting is coming...
We're not quite ready to share the news just yet, but trust us—it's worth the wait! Check back here at 6:30pm for the big reveal.

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23/07/2026

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22/07/2026

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Address

Borthwick Street
London
SE83JY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442086917502

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