What we’re about
The London Sailing Club is a not-for-profit organisation that makes it easy and affordable for people to get involved in yachting, learn about sailing in general, and meet other like-minded individuals.
We’re not a traditional yacht club with a flagpole and a club tie. We’re a vibrant online community whose members organise and enjoy around 50 sailing trips each year - everything from taster days in the Solent to sun-drenched weeks in the Mediterranean.
The Club hosts a monthly social event in Central London, but we’re not just for Londoners. Our membership is diverse and we welcome anyone who is interested in sailing, regardless of ability or experience. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned circumnavigator, London Sailing Club is a great place to meet other fun sailors and get out on the water.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Beyond the Solent - Portsmouth to WeymouthNeeds location
Please note the trip is being advertised via Meetup but booking must be made through the London Sailing Club website - click here for the booking page
The Plan: Are you finding the Solent a little familiar, fancy exploring a little further afield along the south coast of England?
We are planning a trip to Weymouth and back over the August bank holiday weekend. The first yacht will be skippered by Mike Johns, and we have plans to add more yachts if there is sufficient interest.
It should be a fun and social weekend with lots of chance to get involved in the sailing and enjoy a longer passage. We will aim to leave Haslar on Friday evening for a short sail to Cowes where we will stay for the night before departing first thing on Saturday morning for the long passage (50nm) to Weymouth with favourable tides. The return will be more leisurely with a stop in either Studland Bay, Poole Harbour or Lymington on the Sunday before returning to Haslar on Monday. The plan will be to have an evening at anchor on Sunday with either a meal aboard or a BBQ ashore depending on where we end up.
The trip is open to all, no experience is necessary however this may particularly appeal to those wishing to gain seas miles towards a qualification. There will be experienced skippers onboard all yachts.
Any questions please feel free to message me I will get back to you as soon as I can. Mike Johns will be running this trip on a commercial basis operated through Sailscape exclusively for LSC members.Organiser: Mike Johns (Sailscape Ltd)
Where: We will meet at the Creek restaurant at Haslar Marina (by the entrance at the office end) around 6pm on the Friday evening before we go together to the boat.
Breakfasts and lunches on-board will be provided, any evening meals will be additional whether eaten ashore or on board/BBQ.
We'll be sleeping on the yacht in shared cabins. Full details of what to bring and travel plans to and from the marina will be sent out nearer the time.
The Yacht: We have chartered an Elan 42. We will be sailing with 8-9 on the boat but there will be lots of chance for everyone to get involved in all aspect of the sailing. All necessary safety equipment including life jackets will be supplied by the charter company and the yacht is fully coded for charter and comes complete with central heating!
Cost: The cost is £350 per person, which covers yacht charter, fuel, marina fees, breakfasts, lunches, snacks and hot/soft drinks. It doesn’t cover evening meals, drinks ashore or getting yourself to/from the boat. Any questions, let me know. To secure your place I’ll need to take payment of the full amount when you sign up for the trip.
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 trip organised by Sailscape, and advertised through the London Sailing Club (‘LSC’), 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, a copy of which can be obtained from Mike Johns.
Not open - LSC Monthly Social | The Green Room, WaterlooThe Green Room, London
Please note: RSVP is closed on Meetup for this event. If you would like to come to the event click here to be taken to the event page on the LSC website.
London Sailing Club’s monthly social event for members, non-members and anyone who thinks they might be interested in sailing!
To read more about the club, and what we do, please visit the London Sailing Club website: Londonsailing.clubLondon Sailing Club’s monthly social event for members, non-members and anyone who thinks they might be interested in sailing!
This very relaxed evening is the perfect opportunity for first-timers and prospective members to find out more about us and to meet some of our regular sailors, skippers and trip organisers. We've booked a large area to accommodate the whole group. The Green Room serves great pizzas and nibbles for those wishing to eat.
For managing numbers it's helpful to know if you're coming and you can let us know using the link at the top of this event description. However, non-members and first-timers are most welcome to simply turn up – and many do! But if you feel uncomfortable doing that, then please don't hesitate to message one of the organisers or event hosts beforehand. We'll then keep an eye out for you and be happy to introduce you to other members personally. Like sailors the world over, we’re a very friendly and welcoming bunch!
Not open - Explore Malta!Needs location
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 2025The 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.
Click here to sign up via the website of the London Sailing Club.
Kind Regards
Mike Johns - LSC Monthly Social | The Green Room, WaterlooThe Green Room, London
Please note: RSVP is closed on Meetup for this event. If you would like to come to the event click here to be taken to the event page on the LSC website.
London Sailing Club’s monthly social event for members, non-members and anyone who thinks they might be interested in sailing!
To read more about the club, and what we do, please visit the London Sailing Club website: Londonsailing.clubLondon Sailing Club’s monthly social event for members, non-members and anyone who thinks they might be interested in sailing!
This very relaxed evening is the perfect opportunity for first-timers and prospective members to find out more about us and to meet some of our regular sailors, skippers and trip organisers. We've booked a large area to accommodate the whole group. The Green Room serves great pizzas and nibbles for those wishing to eat.
For managing numbers it's helpful to know if you're coming and you can let us know using the link at the top of this event description. However, non-members and first-timers are most welcome to simply turn up – and many do! But if you feel uncomfortable doing that, then please don't hesitate to message one of the organisers or event hosts beforehand. We'll then keep an eye out for you and be happy to introduce you to other members personally. Like sailors the world over, we’re a very friendly and welcoming bunch!
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