The Thames River Yacht Club welcomes all visiting boaters. We are pleased to offer reciprocal overnight dockage to members of other I-LYA and DRYA yacht clubs. Come visit us, throw something on one of our barbecues, sit by the fire and tell us a sea tale, roast a smore, or just relax, you are truly welcome at TRYC.
Reservations are not required.
Skippers are advised not to enter the Thames River channel at night without local knowledge.
Latitude and Longitude of TRYC
42.31729N 82.45218W
Our basin is located on the South side of the Thames River apx 50 meters upstream of the Thames River Lighthouse. This historic lighthouse is one of the oldest functioning lights on the Great Lakes and it’s right in our back yard! The Lighthouse has been completely restored and is maintained by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority .
On August 14, 2000, the Minister of Canadian Heritage formally designated the Thames River a Canadian Heritage River.
There are several great attractions within easy walking distance of the club including:
Coming from London Area
1. Head out West on HWY 401.
2. Take the SECOND Tilbury exit #56. (there are two exits for Tilbury so please insure you take the right one)
3. Make a right hand turn once you come up to the stop sign on the off ramp.
4. Make another right hand turn right away on to Richardson Side Road.
5. Continue up to a Stop sign.
6. Make a right hand turn onto the 3rd Concession
7. Make a left hand turn on to Richardson Side Road
8. Continue up to a Stop sign.
9. Make a left hand turn onto Tecumseh Rd (HWY 2)
10. Take first left at Lighthouse Side Rd (CR-39)
11. Follow road to the end, there will be a bend in the road to the right (road turns into 1st Concession)
12. Follow this road to end, there will be another bend in the road to the left (road now turns into Tidselle Dr.)
13. This road will bring you into Lighthouse Cove.
14. You will pass a variety store (on your left) follow bend in road to the right
15. First street after bend is Harbour Dr.
16. We are located on the left hand side just after the Conservation Area.
17. There is a sign at the road.
Coming from Windsor/Detroit
1. Head out East on HWY 401.
2. Take the FIRST Tilbury exit #56. (there are two exits for Tilbury so please insure you take the right one).
3. Make a left hand turn once you come up to the stop sight on the off ramp.
4. Go over the overpass.
5. Take the first road on your Right past the on/off ramp (which will be Richardson Side Road)
6. Continue up to a Stop sign.
7. Make a right hand turn onto the 3rd Concession
8. Make a left hand turn on to Richardson Side Road
9. Continue up to a Stop sign.
10. Make a left hand turn onto Tecumseh Rd (HWY 2)
11. Take first left at Lighthouse Side Rd (CR-39)
12. Follow road to the end, there will be a bend in the road to the right (road turns into 1st Concession)
13. Follow this road to end, there will be another bend in the road to the left (road now turns into Tidselle Dr.)
14. This road will bring you into Lighthouse Cove.
15. You will pass a variety store (on your left) follow bend in road to the right
16. First street after bend is Harbour Dr.
17. We are located on the left hand side just after the Conservation Area.
18. There is a sign at the road.