Sailing and canoeing on the River Thames in Kingston

Kayaking Adventures 2023

Date Destination 15/04/23 Basingstoke Canal – upper reaches, suitable for all abilities 20/05/23 River Itchen Put In Crosshouse Hard near Itchen Bridge up to and past Woodmill Activities Centre 10/06/23 Wokingham Watersports to The Eyot Centre (Above Henley) Via St Patricks Stream and Hennerton Water 08/07/23 Medway River with canoe passes, very early start required […]

California Dreamin’ The Film – 1st March.

Bar opens 7.30pm, presentation and film at 8:00pm Back in June Minima celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee by flying the flag in Long Beach, California. As the original challenger, even after 128 years we have a standing invitation to the prestigious Seawanhaka Cup, the top trophy in amateur (and not so amateur) match racing, and the oldest American yachting trophy. […]

The History (and Future) of the Queen’s Promenade

An evening talk by Tim Harrison Editor of the local newspaper ‘The Good Life’ Wednesday 8 February 2023 8.00 pm Minima Yacht Club Bar from 7:30 pm The Queen’s Promenade was completed in 1854 and opened by Queen Victoria in 1856 when she was passing through the borough (there is a story behind this which […]

Minima Yacht Club AGM 2023

AGM and Prize-giving Our Annual General Meeting and Prize-giving are this Sunday, 6 February. After the AGM, a complimentary light buffet will be served.

Winter Walk, Saturday 14 January

This will follow a circular route of about 5.5 miles around Ashtead and Epsom Commons, startingfrom the Star Pub, Malden Rushett, KT22 0DP. Meet up in the pub carpark at 10.30 am. For those using public transport, this is accessible by bus 465 (from Kingston to Dorking), which runs roughly every half-hour and stops outside […]

Christmas Fun Race and Lunch

Christmas Fun Race and Lunch This year’s Christmas Fun Race and Lunch are on Tuesday 27 December (a bank holiday).  The race, which is always hilarious, is open to both sailors and paddlers, and will start at 11.00 am.  Spectators welcome!  After the race, the bar will be open until we depart for Lunch at […]

Wednesday 14 December: Carols Night and informal Christmas Party

Bonfire night is well and truly over, so we can admit that Christmas is coming! We will be marking the season, as ever, with the inimical Minima Carols Night and informal Christmas Party, on Wed. 14 December. The bar will be open from 7.30 and the carol singing, with keyboard accompaniment, will start around 8 […]

Pot-luck Karaoke Night, this Saturday!

Pot-luck Karaoke Night: Saturday 26 November Booking is now open for our Pot-luck Supper and Karaoke Night, this Saturday (26 November). Do join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and frolics and bring your friends and family. Children welcome! The Pot-luck Supper will start at 7.00 pm and will merge into a Karaoke Night, […]