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The Sailing Society is first mentioned through advertisement in the McGarel in October 1971, for students to attend a meeting to inaugurate the activities for the society in the academic year of 1971/1972. In January 1974, the sailing society were able to use facilities such as racing dinghies at the Welsh Harp sailing club. In March 1976, the Polysail Society had attained two Firefly’s which they sailed regularly down the Welsh Harp. During this time, the society was competed in the National Polytechnics Sailing Association Championship in Portsmouth, in which they came in fourth, fifth and sixth position in their first set of races; and ultimately altogether came in 3rd position.

In January 1978, the society competed in team races against Bristol University and Middlesex Polytechnic. In February, the Polytechnic were competing in the Castaways Cup at the Welsh Harp and later in March, they were competing in the NPSA championships at Trent Polytechnic.

In October 1978, one member of the society, Charles Apthorp was selected to be one of the three Tempest class helmsmen at the World Championships at Lake Garda, Italy in September 1978. Apthorp was placed 7th place and a 4th and 5th placing in the individual races at the championships. Other members such as Tom Aldridge attended the Prince of Wales Cup in Falmouth at the time. The society in the academic year of 1978/79 were entered into many competitions such as the NPSA League and The Team Racing Championships. The society was also able to provide beginners to sailing and advanced sailers the chance to gain certificates and training from the Royal Yachting Association’s regional coach, by being assessed for two of the national proficiency certificates: elementary and intermediate levels. and was the top British Boat at the World Championships in Lake Garda, Italy in September 1978. At the time he became current champion being 25th. Competed in the Individual Polytechnic Championships in November 1978.

On Friday 17th November 1978, the society competed in the Individual Polytechnic Championships which was hosted by Plymouth Polytechnic and the Mayflower Sailing Club. At this event, both of the Polytechnic’s boats ‘The Firefly’ and the ‘14th’ came in 20th position at the Championships.

Along with competing in different leagues and championships, the society also attended events such as the London Dinghy Exhibition at Pickett’s Lock.

The Jogging Society which was also formerly known as the ‘Plodders’ society in the McGarel, was first mentioned in the publication in October 1978. 
The society existed due to the founders of the society having an interest in conducting tours to see the sights of Regents Park every Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes. Society members would initially meet at the Riding House Street Gym on those days, and then take part in either three planned routes around the park. These planned routes consisted of one, three and five kilometres of jogging. For beginners to jogging, they were advised to jog for the course of 1.2km, which allowed them to eventually jog upto larger distances of 3km and 5.2km, with hopes of being awarded a 50km badge.

In November 1978, the society had fifteen members during this time, some members either ran shorter courses of 1.2 kilometres, middle courses that consisted of running 3 kilometres or long courses of 5 kilometres. Two members on behalf of the society, ran in the inter-colleges cross country race at this time, one member finished in 15th position, whilst the other did not complete the race.

In December 1978, three society members competed in the London Cross Country League in Ruislip, which resulted in Andrew Charman finishing in 12th position, Steve Windsor finished in 124th position and Julian Cleary came in 137th.

In January 1979, members and staff were encouraged to compete in a 5 mile race to promote the society in the London Colleges Cross-Country league in Guildford on Wednesday 24th January. The race that took place on this day, saw the Prince of Kent start the race. In the ladies race, a new addition to the society, Sally Mander finished in 4th position. Whilst in the men’s race, Andy Charman finished in 4th position, Steve Windsor finished 59th position, Julian Cleary finished in 70th position and Amjid Masood finished the course in 72nd position. Later on in February, the society competed in the final race of the league which saw Cleary finish in 108th position, Dave Floyd finished in 106th position, Masood in 99th position, Windsor in 86th position and Charman in 4th position.

On 14th February 1979, members competed in the Seetech Cross Country Championships, which saw the Polytechnic’s Andy Charman finishing in 5th position, Dave Floyd coming in 33rd position, Steve Windsor in 34th position and Julian Cleary in 41st position.