How to find - SWM at QMSC
Address
Simon Winkley Marine
c/o Queen Mary Sailing Club
Ashford Road
Ashford
Surrey
TW15 1UA
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Search for Simon Winkley Marine on Google Maps
Facilities
As a customer of SWM you are welcome to use these facilities of the club during your visit: free parking, warm, comfortable clubhouse overlooking the water, wifi, cafeteria, toilets, changing rooms, hot showers.
Where to meet
The meeting point for SWM lessons is outside the clubhouse by the benches overlooking the water.
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Please meet on time for your lesson, ready to go and changed into your wetsuit and watersports shoes. There is no need to check in at reception unless you need assistance.
Drop-off and collection points
Drop-off and collection points are:
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for larger marine repairs (boats,, trailers, spars & boards) – this will be agreed in advance
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for smaller marine repairs (daggerboards, rudders, tillers & foil parts) and collection of equipment purchases – QMSC reception on the first floor of the clubhouse
By car
Just search for Simon Winkley Marine in Google Maps or Apple Maps and this will take you straight to us. The postcode is TW15 1UA. As you get close you should see brown tourist signs for QMSC. From the large junction where the A308 (running East-West) intersects with School Road to the North and Ashford Road to the South you will find a large BP Petrol Station with a Wild Bean Café and a M&S Simply Food. Head South from this junction for a few seconds before turning right into QMSC.
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On arrival, use the intercom, wait for the green light before entering the gates, stay on the lower level and drive to the end where parking is free. Take the steps to the upper level and you will find the clubhouse there. Kit can be dropped off first by driving up the ramp then returning your vehicle to the lower level. Disabled parking is clearly signed on the upper level.
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By public transport
Train station options are Sunbury, Ashford or Staines. From Sunbury Station take the underpass to outside the Sunbury Cross Shopping Centre then catch the 290 bus in the direction of Staines. From Staines Station take the 290 bus in the direction of Twickenham. Alternatively, taxis and Ubers will complete your journey.
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