The London Sailing Club Meetup

Round the Island Race | 2 yachts, 4 days | Train, Race, Party!

Thu, Jul 9 · 10:00 AM BST

Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, Southampton, GB

PLEASE NOTE: Signup for our events must be made through the London Sailing Club website, and not via Meetup - click here to register. If you are not already a member of the club you will need to become a full or social member which you can do by clicking here.

With over 1,000 boats on the start line, this is one of the world's biggest yacht races and the atmosphere will be electric! This trip isn’t suitable for first-time sailors, but first-time racers are very welcome. This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. Be quick to book - this event ALWAYS sells out!

Plan

As in previous years, we've chartered a pair of Beneteau Oceanis 37s – and there’ll be a dozen identical boats racing in our class. We’ll be 8 people per yacht and we have the boats from Thursday morning until Sunday evening. We’ll probably sail for fun on Thursday, but crew must arrive by Friday morning latest so we have a full day to practise with the spinnaker and hone our racing skills! We’ll be berthed in Cowes on Friday night for the pre-race festivities. On Saturday we’ll be off the dock by 6am; the race begins around 7am and it’ll take c.10 hours to complete the 50-mile loop of the Isle of Wight. The race is followed by one of the biggest nights of the summer – again we'll be berthed in Cowes at the heart of the action. Accommodation will be aboard the yachts in shared double cabins.

Skippers

Nick Roffey (RYA Yachtmaster Offshore) and David Wheatley (RYA Day Skipper) are organising and skippering this event. Both have considerable experience in the Solent area, and both are well-known for their competitive spirit on the water! Nick's skippered the Round the Island Race on several previous occasions, but has so far never been the first LSC boat to cross the finish line. David's been round the track on the winning boat a few times, and returns as skipper this year. So the competition is on! Both skippers have additional qualifications such as VHF, First Aid, Sea Survival and Offshore Safety.

Cost

This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. The cost is £510 per person, which covers yacht charter, all racing fees, spinnaker hire, fuel, marina dues, breakfasts, lunches, snacks and soft drinks. It doesn’t cover evening meals or getting yourself to/from Hamble. This event always sells out, so we ask for full payment on booking to secure your place. 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 in order to book their place. If you need to withdraw a refund will only be possible if your place can be sold to another member of the club.

London Sailing Club Terms and Conditions apply.

3 day | Milebuilding & Night Passages | Channel crossing / West Country

Thu, Aug 20 · 4:00 PM BST

Location not specified yet

PLEASE NOTE: Signup for our events must be made through the London Sailing Club website, and not via Meetup - click here to register. If you are not already a member of the club you will need to become a full or social member which you can do by clicking here.

Come and stretch your sea legs with some longer passages, experience night sailing, and maybe even cross the Channel... This mile-builder trip intends to sail well beyond the Solent, and is best-suited to people who've already done some sailing. This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. Skipper for this trip is confirmed!... Keri Hammond will be skippering her first trip on behalf of LSC.


Plan
Our plan will be to arrive at Port Hamble Marina on Thursday by 4pm latest. After a safety briefing and a tour of the yacht, we’ll most likely want to set sail that evening. Our cruising itinerary will be tailored to the weather, tides, and the group’s wishes, but the idea is to undertake some longer passages across to Cherbourg or Alderney, or down the South West Coast towards Weymouth. These will be 60M+ passages suitable as ‘qualifying passages’ but also a great weekend out on the water. There'll be time to swim and relax, but there'll also be times when we're at sea for c.15 hours, including sailing at night and running a watch system. We'll return to Port Hamble Marina on Sunday afternoon after lunch.

Yacht
We’ve chartered a modern 37ft Beneteau Oceanis that’s licensed to carry 8 people, but we’ll be a maximum of 6 plus skipper to ensure everyone has enough space and a proper chance to be involved in the sailing. Accommodation will be aboard the yacht in shared double cabins. The boat will have hot and cold water, a loo, heating, and when on shore plenty of electricity for charging phones. Note that during offshore passages some cabins may be uncomfortable for sleeping in, and therefore some 'hot bunking' may be required as part of the watch system.

Skipper
The Skipper will be Keri Hammond who is a recently qualified Yachtmaster, multi-watersports instructor and volunteer 2nd mate on the 100ft sail training vessel Prolific. She is familiar with the Solent, South West Coast and East Coast as well as having sailed further afield including trips across the Channel, the Med and Barents Sea. You can see Keri taking Prolific off the quay at Poole here:
Keri says: “I have joined previous club events including socials, the LSC Easter Egg Hunts and Boat Handling days and they’ve been great trips. I have been sailing for nearly 10 years now and this will be my first trip skippering for the club and my first trip where my mum (Anna Ryten) crews for me so I am looking forward to it!”

Kit
No special or expensive sailing kit required. Just bring practical footwear and clothing to suit the weather forecast. It gets cold offshore at night, so bring warm layers plus a warm hat and gloves. Lifejackets are provided. Foul weather gear can be hired locally if needed. Towels and bedding aren’t provided, so please bring a towel, pillow and sleeping bag. Don't forget to pack sunglasses, sunscreen, passport, swimming kit and, if you have one, a headtorch with a red bulb. You can read more about suitable kit by clicking here

Cost
This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. The cost is £375 per person, which covers the yacht charter, fuel, marina/harbour fees, breakfasts, lunches, snacks and soft drinks, as well as a £5 contribution to the club's Muck Up Fund which allows us to help skippers on club trips manage the risk of accidental damage caused by trip participants. It doesn’t cover evening meals ashore or getting yourself to/from the trip. A deposit of £100 on booking is required to secure your place, with the balance payable two months before the event. 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.

Visas / Immigration
This trip may involve crossing an international border. For UK and EU passport holders any visa process is likely to be straightforward. However if you have an overseas passport, or a particular visa situation, it is your responsibility to ensure you have whatever paperwork you need in place to travel to France and/or the Channel Islands. Every sailor on the trip will almost certainly need a valid passport with plenty of time left before it expires.

London Sailing Club Terms and Conditions apply.

3 day | Milebuilding & Night Passages | Channel crossing / West Country

Fri, Aug 28 · 4:00 PM BST

Location not specified yet

PLEASE NOTE: Signup for our events must be made through the London Sailing Club website, and not via Meetup - click here to register. If you are not already a member of the club you will need to become a full or social member which you can do by clicking here.

Come and stretch your legs with some longer passages, experience night sailing, and maybe even cross the Channel... This mile-builder trip intends to sail well beyond the Solent, and is best-suited to people who've already done some sailing. This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis.

Plan
Our plan will be to arrive at Port Hamble Marina on Friday by 4pm latest. After a safety briefing and a tour of the yacht, we’ll most likely want to set sail that evening. Our cruising itinerary will be tailored to the weather, tides, and the group’s wishes, but the idea is to undertake some longer passages across to Cherbourg or Alderney, or down the South West Coast towards Weymouth. There'll be time to swim and relax, but there'll also be times when we're at sea for c.15 hours, including sailing at night and running a watch system. We'll return to Port Hamble Marina around lunchtime on Monday.

Yacht
We’ve chartered a modern 37ft Beneteau Oceanis that’s licensed to carry 8 people, but we’ll be a maximum of 6 plus skipper to ensure everyone has enough space and a proper chance to be involved in the sailing. Accommodation will be aboard the yacht in shared double cabins. The boat will have hot and cold water, a loo, heating, and when on shore plenty of electricity for charging phones. Note that during offshore passages some cabins may be uncomfortable for sleeping in, and therefore some 'hot bunking' may be required as part of the watch system.

Skipper
The Skipper is yet to be decided but will be an experienced sailor from the club, most likely assisted by a skipper in training from the club's Take The Helm scheme. More information will follow on them and their experience.

Kit
No special or expensive sailing kit required. Just bring practical footwear and clothing to suit the weather forecast. It gets cold offshore at night, so bring warm layers plus a warm hat and gloves. Lifejackets are provided. Foul weather gear can be hired locally if needed. Towels and bedding aren’t provided, so please bring a towel, pillow and sleeping bag. Don't forget to pack sunglasses, sunscreen, passport, swimming kit and, if you have one, a headtorch with a red bulb. You can read more about suitable kit by clicking here

Cost
This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. The cost is £385 per person, which covers the yacht charter (as it's a bank holiday weekend charter costs are higher than usual but we are able to benefit from a the club's 15% discount), fuel, marina/harbour fees, breakfasts, lunches, snacks and soft drinks, as well as a £5 contribution to the club's Muck Up Fund which allows us to help skippers on club trips manage the risk of accidental damage caused by trip participants. It doesn’t cover evening meals ashore or getting yourself to/from the trip. A deposit of £100 on booking is required to secure your place, with the balance payable three months before the event. 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.

Visas / Immigration
This trip may involve crossing an international border. For UK and EU passport holders any visa process is likely to be straightforward. However if you have an overseas passport, or a particular visa situation, it is your responsibility to ensure you have whatever paperwork you need in place to travel to France and/or the Channel Islands. Every sailor on the trip will almost certainly need a valid passport with plenty of time left before it expires.

London Sailing Club Terms and Conditions apply.

LSC Summer Social | The September Rally | 4th-6th September

Fri, Sep 4 · 7:00 PM BST

Location not specified yet

PLEASE NOTE: Signup for our events must be made through the London Sailing Club website, and not via Meetup - click here to register. If you are not already a member of the club you will need to become a full or social member which you can do by clicking here.

Details
An annual highlight in the Club's calendar, this flotilla weekend is the perfect opportunity to meet and sail in company with lots of LSC members as we explore the famous harbours and anchorages of the Solent. There’ll be plenty of sailing, opportunities to swim and relax, and a drinks reception and informal dinner on Saturday night. This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis.

The plan
We’ve chartered five MCA-coded yachts which will be skippered and co-skippered by experienced sailors from the club. If there is enough interest we may be able to charter additional boats, so please do join the waiting list even if the event looks full!

The weekend will begin with people meeting up in Hamble on Friday evening from 5pm at Port Hamble Marina (to drop bags on yachts) and then 8pm in Banana Wharf (the marina's bar and restaurant) for dinner or drinks. On Saturday, we’ll sail somewhere pretty for lunch before heading to a Solent harbour for evening drinks and a celebratory group dinner. There's usually a post-dinner tour of the local bars for those who wish to stay out longer! Sunday promises to be another full day on the water, with crews returning to Port Hamble Marina by 4pm. Accommodation will be aboard the yachts in shared double or twin cabins. Please let us know if there is someone in particular you would like to share with.

If you have any other questions about the event please email ahoy@londonsailing.club

Cost
The cost of the weekend is £285 per person. The fee includes yacht charter, fuel, marina fees, and breakfasts, lunches, snacks and hot/soft drinks on board, as well as a £5 contribution to the club's Muck Up Fund which allows us to help skippers on club trips manage the risk of accidental damage caused by trip participants. It also includes a welcome drink before dinner on Saturday night.

Please note that your meal ashore on Friday Saturday evenings, and travel to/from Hamble are not included.

A 25% deposit is required at the time of sign-up to secure your place. The remaining 75% is due three months before the event. Note that all participants must be full members of the Club (which costs £24 per year) at the time of the event.

London Sailing Club Terms and Conditions apply.