The London Sailing Club Meetup

Here is another great opportunity to have fun afloat!

The trip involves a week's sailing in September, in the beautiful waters around Malta and Gozo, and is being organised by LSC member Mike Johns. This would be a fantastic way to round out your sailing season!

The Plan:
Fancy trying somewhere new in the Mediterranean? Somewhere most other people haven’t sailed before? How about a week relaxing in the beautiful surrounds of Malta and Gozo. Malta is a fantastic location to spend a week – everyone I have spoken to about it who has been has raved about it, so I think its time to go and explore! This trip is offered by Mike Johns and operated through Sailscape. The trip is a commercial trip run on a cost price basis exclusively for London Sailing Club members.

I’ve chartered a Jeanneau 53 yacht for the week. With 5 cabins, and a spacious deck, these yachts are ideal for a week onboard with space for everyone, but are also fun to sail.

The plan will be to sail 3-5 hours a day with time to explore the towns each evening or simply relax with a drink on the boat in a beautiful anchorage.

This trip is open to seasoned sailors and beginners alike, no experience is necessary.

When: 20th to 27th September 2025.

Route: Starting and ending at the main harbour in Kalkara we will explore the islands. The route is not fixed and may vary depending on conditions, but we will be sure to stay in some beautiful unspoilt places!

Boat: We have chartered a Jeanneau 53 with all mod cons to ensure comfort and provide spacious accommodation in 5 cabins and 3 bathrooms with hot and cold running water, a fully equipment kitchen with drinks fridge and a lot of sunbathing space on deck! The yacht is licenced in accordance with Maltese laws and fully equipped with all necessary safety equipment and navigational aids. There will be space for 11 people on-board but we will sail with a max of 9 to ensure there is space for everyone. We never expect anyone to be sleeping in the saloon

Event Organiser/skippers: This trip is organised and skippered by Mike Johns (Sailscape Ltd)

Accommodation: Accommodation will be in shared double or twin cabins. We often get asked if cabins are available for sole occupancy and, of course that’s fine, however we can only accommodate this if you agree to cover the full charter cost of the other space in the cabin.

Cost: £910 per person
To be paid as 2 instalments
Deposit : £455 due to confirm your place
Balance : £455 due 12th July 2025

The cost includes basic charter and insurance costs of the yacht, end cleaning, towels, bed linen, dinghy and outboard and cooking gas. Breakfasts, lunches and soft drinks aboard are all included along with some alcoholic beverages at the skippers discretion.

Extras: Additional costs to consider are flights, transfers and any accommodation ashore (at the start or end of the trip) plus restaurant/bar bills ashore.

Flights: approx. £200-400 return depending and the exact date/time of travel. Malta International Airport is the closest airport with direct flights from several London airports. The taxi ride from the airport to the charter base is only short and we will try and coordinate to minimise the number of taxis required.

Terms & Conditions
Note that, because this trip is being advertised via the London Sailing Club’s platforms, any participant who is not already a full member of the Club (which costs £24 per year) will need to join prior to the start of the trip.

By joining this trip: you accept that the Skipper has the final decision on activities and on the itinerary; you confirm that you are in good health and a competent swimmer; you recognise that sailing can potentially be a dangerous activity with both minor and substantial risks including but not limited to serious injury, drowning and death, and you engage in it at your own risk. By voluntarily participating in this trip, you agree to take part at your own risk and absolve the Skipper and crew from all liability arising out of any action or inaction, with the exception of intentional harm. Please note that the nature of this trip and its itinerary may need to change in the event of bad weather impacting the planned sailing. If the Skipper and/or the Event Host needs to cancel the trip for any reason you will be refunded in full. The Skipper and/or the Event Host reserves the right to cancel any participant. By responding to this London Sailing Club (‘LSC’) trip, you acknowledge and agree that the principal purpose of the LSC is to provide a forum for members of the LSC to engage in social activities. Sailscape T&C's also apply, and are available from Mike Johns.