Little Ship Club

30/01/2020

Over the weekend a few of our members visited the RNLI College in Poole to learn more about the work of the RNLI and the training that volunteers undertake. You can read about their experience at the College here: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/blog/back-school-rnli

Next month we will be visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to see the 'History of the Car' exhibit. More information can be found on our website: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/cars-accelerating-modern-world-victoria-and-albert-museum

Back to School with the RNLI The sea state had been rough, avoiding the tanker ablaze had been hair-raising, and several members of the crew were reaching for the bucket. The helm mopped his brow as he brought us safely through Dover's western entrance. Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy...

23/01/2020

Our next Open Evening is taking place next Tuesday 28th January. Come and listen to an insightful talk by John Tough about the little ships that sailed to Dunkirk to provide aid in the 1940 evacuations and to hear more about the Little Ship Club, including our social and sailing programmes and training courses.

More information and booking: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/tues-28-jan-2020-club-night-dunkirk-little-ships-open-evening

Club Night

17/12/2019

We are hosting three Open Evenings at the Little Ship Club in the New Year. If you are interested in sailing or would like to learn how to sail, come along, meet some of our members and have a look around our London Clubhouse.
A free drink is available on arrival. If you would like to stay for supper, please book your ticket online by following the links below.

Tuesday 7th January - Turkish Evening
Tonight we have a Turkish-themed evening starting with a talk by Tuncay Özses and colleagues on Kaş Marina and sailing in sunny Turkey - https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/club-night-turkish-dinner-open-evening

Tuesday 21st January - RIN and SCG Winter Meeting
The Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) and the Small Craft Group (SCG) will be conducting their annual winter meeting here at the Little Ship Club - https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/club-night-talk-rin-and-scg-winter-meeting-open-evening

Tuesday 28th January - Dunkirk Little Ships
John Tough, from the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships, will be talking about the history of the Dunkirk Little Ships - https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/club-night-dunkirk-little-ships-open-evening

A Turkish-themed Club Night

03/12/2019

As Christmas draws near why not surprise a loved one with a Little Ship Club gift voucher? These vouchers, ranging from £5 to £50, can be used for training courses, merchandise and membership (Trial and Full) and can be purchased on our website's homepage, merchandise page and training page: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/

26/11/2019

The next basic rope workshop, held at the Little Ship Club, will be taking place over three evenings on the 9th, 16th and 23rd January 2020.

This course introduces elements of practical seamanship, theory and rope handling.

All levels of ability are catered for. The course begins with rope coiling and ends with splicing an eye in three-strand material.

Included in the price of the course is an illustrated handbook and a “bosun’s bag”, containing tools (to keep) and practice materials.

The course costs £75 for LSC members and £105 for non-members.

Book your place on the course here: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/training/lsc-basic-rope-work

The course introduces elements of practical seamanship and a little useful theory, as well as rope handling which is designed to relate strictly to the requirements of modern cruisers – no unnecessary nonsense.

12/11/2019

Our upcoming courses, held at the Little Ship Club, are:
RYA Diesel Engine Course - Friday 22 November
RYA VHF Radio Course - Saturday 23 November
Basic Rope Workshop - Thursday 9 January to Thursday 23 January 2020 (Held over three evenings)

You can find out more about these courses and book on our website: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/training

28/10/2019

We are running three courses at the Little Ship Club this weekend for those who would like to develop your boating skills and knowledge -
Friday 1 November: RYA VHF Radio Classroom Course
Saturday 2 November: RYA Diesel Engine Course
Sunday 3 November: First Aid Course

Please visit our website for more details and to book: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/training

25/10/2019

Now that the summer sailing season has come to a close this is the perfect time to collate the photographs taken or the artwork created during your travels!

The closing date for submissions to this year's Photographic and Art Competition is 5 November. Please post or hand your submissions to the Club Office before this date.
More details on rules and submission guidelines can be found on our website: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/lsc-photographic-and-art-competition-2019

The forthcoming sailing season is chock-full of cruises and rallies in both familiar and far-flung places, so there are bound to be sunrises, sunsets, humorous occasions, dramatic coastlines and seascapes aplenty to produce photographs or artwork for this year’s Photographic Competition.

08/10/2019

We are celebrating Oktoberfest this Friday, 11 October at the Little Ship Club! There is still time to book your tickets and get ready for a fun-filled night of traditional German beer, food and music. Booking is open on our website until midday tomorrow: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/oktoberfest-2019

This year we will be celebrating Oktoberfest on Friday 11 October. Come along with family and friends to this German-themed celebration

03/10/2019

Our next RYA First Aid course is taking place on Sunday 3 November.

Knowledge of First Aid makes a vital contribution to sea safety. Being able to manage medical emergencies before medical help has arrived can make all the difference to chances of survival and can help to reduce the long term effects of the emergencies.

This course covers resuscitation of the unconscious and immobilisation of broken or injured limbs. Man-overboard and hypothermia situations are also treated in some detail.

Book your place on the next course here: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/training/rya-first-aid

Knowledge of First Aid makes a vital contribution to sea safety.

30/09/2019

Next Friday, 11th October, we will be celebrating Oktoberfest at the Little Ship Club! Dust off your lederhosen and come along with family and friends to enjoy an evening of traditional German music, dancing, food and beer. Tickets can be booked on our website: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/oktoberfest-2019

This year we will be celebrating Oktoberfest on Friday 11 October. Come along with family and friends to this German-themed celebration

24/09/2019

This weekend is the last weekend of the Totally Thames Festival, which has taken place throughout the month of September.
The Queen's row barge, 'Gloriana' will be rowing past the Club on Saturday 28th September accompanied by liverymen as the Lord Mayor escorts the future Lord Mayor and the newly elected Sheriffs to the City of London.

The Club will be open this Saturday afternoon to provide drinks, snacks and an exclusive view of 'Gloriana' rowing past.

More information can be found here: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/totally-thames-festival-weekend-club-opening

On Saturday 28 September the Club will be open for members to enjoy the Totally Thames Festival alongside the River Thames.

13/09/2019

We're up and ready to go on Stand J185 at the Southampton Boat Show. Head on over and meet some of our friendly and enthusiastic members!

12/09/2019

The Southampton Boat Show is kicking off tomorrow. Volunteers from the Little Ship Club will be on the stand every day from the 13th until the 22nd September so come and meet them and have a chat about Club membership, training courses and social/sailing opportunities!

We also have a few Open Evenings coming up in the next few weeks:
Tuesday 17 September - Poland's Maritime History
Tuesday 1 October - Jubilee Sailing Trust
Tuesday 8 October - CITiZAN

These Club Nights include a talk and a 2-course meal. Visitors will also receive a free drinks voucher on arrival.

You can find out more about these upcoming events on our website: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/events/club

21/08/2019

We are excited to be attending the Southampton Boat Show this year from 13th - 22nd September! If you are visiting the show, come and have a chat with us. We will be on Stand J185!
https://littleshipclub.co.uk/story/southampton-boat-show-2019

28/06/2019

We have some more course dates coming up in July to help prepare you for a summer of sailing.
Wednesday 10th & Wednesday 17th July: Boat Electrics course - Takes place over two evenings from 19:00-21:00

Tuesday 30th July: RYA VHF Short Range Classroom course - A full day course from 10:00-19:00. Includes the assessment at the end of the day

Wednesday 31st July: RYA Diesel Engine course - A full day course from 10:00-17:00

You can find more information about these courses and more on our website: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/training

29/05/2019

Our next RYA Radar Course is coming up on Tuesday 18th June. This course covers the fundamentals of radar and the principles of modes of operation, as well as navigation in reduced visibility.
You can find more information about this course and book your place here: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/training/rya-radar-course

The RYA radar course covers the fundamentals of radar and the principles of modes of operation, including propagation, determination of bearing and speed and setting of safety limits.

16/05/2019

Our brand new Motor Cruiser course is starting on Saturday 29th June! Covering rope work, passage planning, and weather, this course will give you a firm knowledge base of how to make your boating safer and more enjoyable. More information about the course can be found here: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/training/lsc-motor-cruiser-course

This motor cruiser course provides a very simple introduction to seamanship and navigation for inland waterway sailors.

03/05/2019

Over the Easter bank holiday weekend members joined Sir Robin Knox Johnston in celebrating 50 years since he completed the Golden Globe race and completed a non-stop single-handed circumnavigation. Photos were taken by Club member Barrie Martin

12/04/2019

All set up and ready at Penton Hook marina for the Thames Valley and London Boat Show. Come and meet us!

04/04/2019

Next weekend the Little Ship Club is heading to the Thames Valley and London Boat Show in Penton Hook Marina from 12th-14th April. Come and have a chat with us about our training courses and sailing opportunities, and watch our rope splicing demonstrations

29/03/2019

There are still places available for the VHF Radio classroom course taking place on the 2nd April. If you would like to join, you can find more information and book your place on our website: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/training/rya-vhf-short-range-certificate-course-and-examination

29/03/2019

Please note that the restaurant and bar will be closed on Monday 1st April 2019 to allow a smooth transition between catering companies. They will be open again on Tuesday 2nd April 2019.

25/03/2019

Our next Open Evening is tomorrow night, commencing at 18:00. If you're new to the Club or would like to know more about us, please do join us for this week's Club Night Talk and supper: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/club-night-talk-santa-maria-manuela-and-open-evening

Nigel Beacham will give a talk about the Santa Maria Manuela sailing holidays.

22/03/2019

We have 2 AED First Aid courses taking place on Saturday 20th April. This course will teach CPR and correct usage of the AED and will let you know of the next steps following the initial CPR processes. For more information and to book your place, visit our website: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/training/aed-first-aid

Knowledge of First Aid makes a vital contribution to sea safety.

19/03/2019

We are now running some RYA VHF Short Range Certificate classroom courses. The course content includes use of marine radio including GMDSS and Digital Selective Calling (DSC), routine procedures, distress calls and responses, and safety procedures.

We will be running the courses on Tuesday 2nd April and Tuesday 14th May from 10:00 until 17:00 with the exam taking place at the end of the day.

You can find more information and book a place on the course on our website: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/training/rya-vhf-short-range-certificate-course-and-examination

The RYA VHF Short Range Certificate Examination is a practical assessment element of the VHF SRC course

27/02/2019

6 months ago we hosted a James Bond-themed black tie dinner to raise money for Turn to Starboard. Our members helped us to raise £5000 on the evening which we were pleased to present to Founder and CEO Shaun Pascoe last night.
Thank you to everyone who contributed by attending the event, donating auction lots, and purchased those lots

22/02/2019

Our next RYA First Aid course is taking place on Saturday 9 March. Knowledge of first aid makes a vital contribution to sea safety. If you would like to join this course, please sign up on our website: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/training/rya-first-aid

Knowledge of First Aid makes a vital contribution to sea safety.

12/02/2019

We’re happy to welcome to the Club to give us a talk about Boataffair and his boat sharing scheme tonight!

05/02/2019

We'll be there all weekend! Come and have a chat with us about our training courses, sailing opportunities, and clubhouse

The countdown is on... Just 4 weeks to go until the 2019 !

🎫 If you haven't already, get your tickets in advance and save - http://rya.org/3D3S30ntL22 🎫

24/01/2019

On Saturday 19 February, members embarked on the fourth Fast Cruise of the season. You can read more about the events that occurred on our website: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/blog/fast-cruise-4

11/01/2019

Here are some fantastic photos taken from our Honorary Port Officers' Dinner on Tuesday. We would like to thank the HPOs that attended the dinner as well as the representatives from Clipper and the Cruising Association who joined us for the evening.

09/01/2019

Good morning! Our first LSC open evening of 2019 is next Tuesday! Come and have a look around the Club, learn about our sailing and training opportunities, and listen to Alan Priddy's talk about the restoration of Sir Alec Rose's yacht Lively Lady https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/club-night-talk-restoration-lively-lady-open-evening

Alan Priddy will talk about the restoration of and future plans for Lively Lady and the charity he founded to provide sailing opportunities for disadvantaged young adults, Around and Around.

07/01/2019

02/01/2019

Happy New Year! This year would you like to sail to another country or complete an RYA training course? Have a look on our website for more information on what we have to offer: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/

The annual carol service will be held at St Michael Paternoster Royal Church and will be followed by a traditional Christmas Dinner in the Club.

20/12/2018

Are you interested in joining the Little Ship Club in the new year? Join us for our January open evenings, taking place on Tuesday 15 January and Tuesday 29 January 2019. Please visit our website for more information: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/club-night-talk-restoration-lively-lady-open-evening

17/12/2018

This is our last week before we are closed for Christmas and our new teddy bears are still causing mischief in the Club. If you are in need of a last minute gift, visit us in the Office or have a look on our regalia page: https://littleshipclub.co.uk/club-regalia

22/11/2018

Some beautiful designs here...

19/11/2018

A flotilla of teddies has just arrived at the Little Ship Club and they are causing all sorts of mischief! Just in time for Christmas, these will make the perfect present. You can pick one up by visiting our website or by popping into the Club!

14/11/2018

A fantastic read about Ron Holland and his book 'All the Oceans'. Ron Holland did a talk here a few weeks ago and sold some copies of his book to members. Have you read it yet?

The story behind designer Ron Holland's memoir of a life lived on the water.