Castaways Christmas Regatta & Dinner
Sat 06 Dec
|QMSC / The Hand & Flower
Expect great food, good company, and a healthy dose of festive storytelling!
Time & Location
06 Dec 2025, 08:00
QMSC / The Hand & Flower, 1 Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8XJ, UK
About the event
We’re pleased to announce the Castaways Christmas Regatta & Dinner on Saturday 6th December.
Sailing
The day will feature Firefly random-pairs team racing at Queen Mary Sailing Club, hosted by Imperial College Sailing Club, complete with a Christmas-themed costume competition (for on-the-water antics only). Exact timings and format will be confirmed closer to the date
Dinner
In the evening, we’ll gather for a three-course black-tie dinner at The Hand and Flower, Kensington. Expect great food, good company, and a healthy dose of festive storytelling. .
Event Details:
🗓 Date: Saturday 6th December
⛵ Sailing: £10 per person
📍 Sailing venue: Queen Mary Sailing Club
⏱️ (PROVISIONAL) 8.30 meet at QM, 9:00 briefing, 09:57 first warning signal, 15:30 off the water
🍽 Dinner: £42 (Students) / £47 (Alumni)
📍 Venue: The Hand and Flower, Kensington
⏱️ 19:30 meet at venue, 20:00 sit down
🥂 Drinks: Not included, but a private bar will be available
👔 Dress Code: Black Tie with a Christmas Twist
We’ll reach out shortly to confirm menu choices and payment arrangements. Looking forward to seeing many of you there for a fantastic day of sailing and celebration!