The London Sailing Club Meetup

A Solent Sailing weekend - 9 - 11 October

Fri, Oct 9 · 4:00 PM BST

Port Hamble Marina, Port Hamble Marina, Marina Dr, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton SO31 4QD, UK, Hamble-le-Rice, 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.

Fancy a Solent sailing weekend? Come along for a few days exploring creeks and anchorages around the Solent with Saturday evening moored up for a meal and some drinks ashore. This trip is suitable for any level of sailing experience. This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis.

The Plan
We will aim to meet on Friday evening 9 October in Port Hamble marina and have a meal out in Hamble to get to know each other

On Saturday morning we'll leave in good time to have lunch at one of the many anchorages around the Solent and then probably head west to either Yarmouth or Lymington for the night. On Sunday we'll head back towards Hamble with a lunch stop on the way, aiming to be tied up in the marina and off the boat by 15:00hrs. Accommodation will be aboard the yacht in shared double cabins.
Yacht

We’ve chartered an Oceanis 37 sailing yacht that’s licensed to carry 8 people, but we’ll be a maximum of 6 to ensure everyone has a proper chance to be involved in the sailing. You’ll be pleased to know the boat has central heating, hot/cold running water, a bathroom, a kitchen with a fridge, and more than enough electricity to charge your phone! There are UK 3 pin and continental 2 pin sockets on board so bring a continental adapter if you have one.

Skipper - Al Besly
I am a Day Skipper and hold a Powerboat 2 and VHF licenses. I have RYA theory up to YM Ocean. Most of my experience comes from ocean racing but I have also raced Sunsail F40s as skipper both in the Solent and the Canaries. I have skippered most of Fairview's fleet of 37s at some point. I'm gradually slowing down to cruising mode now (but expect me to cruise as fast as possible!)

Cost
This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. The cost is £275 per person, which covers the yacht charter, fuel, marina/harbour fees, breakfasts, lunches, and snacks whilst onboard. It doesn’t cover evening meals or getting yourself to/from the trip. I ask for the full amount (£275) up front to secure your place. Note that, because this trip is being advertised via the London Sailing Club’s platforms, anyone 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.

Kit
No special or expensive sailing kit required. Just bring practical footwear and clothing to suit the weather forecast. 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.

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

Solent Sailing Weekend 23 - 25 October

Fri, Oct 23 · 4:00 PM BST

Port Hamble Marina, Port Hamble Marina, Marina Dr, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton SO31 4QD, UK, Hamble-le-Rice, 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.

Come along for a relaxed weekend on the Solent. exploring the beautiful creeks, bays and anchorages of the Solent, with plenty of time to enjoy the sailing. On Saturday evening, we’ll find somewhere lovely to moor up, head ashore for a meal and a few drinks. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or completely new to sailing, you are welcome — it’s all about having a great weekend on the water and enjoying good company. This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis.

The Plan
We will aim to meet on Friday evening 23 October in Port Hamble marina and have a meal in Hamble to get to know each other. On Saturday morning we'll leave in good time to have lunch at one of the many anchorages around the Solent and then probably head west to either Yarmouth or Lymington for the night. On Sunday we'll head back towards Hamble with a lunch stop on the way, aiming to be tied up in the marina and off the boat by 15:00hrs. Accommodation will be aboard the yacht in shared double cabins.

The Yacht
We plan to charter an Oceanis 37 sailing yacht that’s licensed to carry 8 people, but we’ll be a maximum of 7 including Co-Skippers to ensure everyone has a proper chance to be involved in the sailing. Accommodation will be in shared double cabins. You won’t be asked to share a cabin with someone of a different gender. The boat has central heating, hot/cold running water, a bathroom, a kitchen with a fridge, and more than enough electricity to charge your phone! There are UK 3 pin and continental 2 pin sockets on board so bring a continental adapter if you have one.

Co-Skippers – Jeanne Sun and Patrick Bailey
Jeanne is a RYA Day Skipper since July 2023; she holds VHF Licence and RYA First Aid Certificate. She has logged over 2,000 miles of coastal sailing primarily in UK waters and the Mediterranean including several trips in the Solent. Jeanne is a graduate of the LSC Take-the-Helm programme and has co-skippered boats during LSC’s Summer Rally.
Patrick is a RYA day skipper since September 2024 and holds RYA First Aid Certificate. He has logged approx. 1000 miles of coastal sailing primarily in the UK waters and the Mediterranean including several trips in the Solent. Patrick is also a graduate of the LSC Take-the-Helm programme.

Cost
This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. The cost is £275 per person, which covers the yacht charter, fuel, marina/harbour fees, breakfasts, lunches, and snacks whilst onboard. It doesn’t cover evening meals or getting yourself to/from the trip. We ask for the full amount (£275) up front to secure your place. Note that, because this trip is being advertised via the London Sailing Club’s platforms, anyone 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.

Kit
No special or expensive sailing kit required. Just bring practical footwear and clothing to suit the weather forecast. 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.

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

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.

Sail and explore St Vincent and the Grenadines!

Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · 7:00 PM GMT

Blue Lagoon Marina, Ratho Mill St. Vincent & the Grenadines VC, VC0120, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, VC

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.

Are you looking to start 2027 differently? Come and join us for a fantastic week sailing a catamaran around St Vincent and the Grenadines! This is one of the very best parts of the Caribbean, and it promises to be a fabulous week of relaxed sailing with the added luxury only a catamaran can offer.

Plan: The trip will start and end at the Blue Lagoon Marina, Parish of St George, St Vincent just a short taxi ride from the international airport. The route for the week will vary depending on the weather however the intention is to sail south toward Grenada, stopping each night at a different, idyllic, island each night including Bequia, Canouan, Tobago Cays and Union Island. Many of the evenings will be spent at anchor with a trip ashore to explore and sample the local cuisine.

Yachts: To ensure comfort and space for everyone we have chartered a 6-cabin catamaran with multiple bathrooms, a spacious galley and all the mod cons you would expect on a luxury yacht including a large drinks fridge and hot and cold running water!! There will be lots of chance to get involved in all aspects of the sailing but also to chill and sunbathe on the spacious decks if you wish!

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. As an LSC trip you may well prefer to share with someone you know well so please feel free to express any preferences and of course you’ll never be asked to share with someone of a different gender.

Skippers: The yacht will be skippered by Mike Johns

Cost: The cost is £1050 per person to be paid in 2 instalments:

• £525 at the time of booking to secure your place
• £525 due 1st November 2026

The cost includes yacht charter, security deposit, dinghy, boat fuel, cooking gas, moorings, bed linen, towels and end-cleaning along with breakfasts, lunches, snacks, soft drinks and some alcoholic beverages. It does not include flights to/from the Caribbean, transfers between the airport and the charter base, evening meals or drinks ashore. The boat will be stocked with some beer and wine to get things started but once its gone, it wont be re-stocked with alcoholic drinks so if you have a particular tipple, please feel free to bring some along!

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.

Flight info: Various airlines offer good value flights to and from the Caribbean and most people joining the trip will probably fly a couple of days before to get over jetlag

Sailscape T&Cs apply and are available on request