Some people find the RYA Dayskipper Theory course the most enjoyable of the RYA shore-based courses because no prior knowledge is required.
Courses available starting in September 2020
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The Club remains closed until further notice as per Government directive.
Although closed, Club Night is still going ahead virtually. Please visit 'At the Club' for more information or click on the links to the right.
We have 3 new HPO's:
HPO Genoa, Italy - Alessio Gnecco
HPO Paris Arsenal, Central - Barrie Martin
HPO Izmir, Turkey - Tuncay Gunlu
Virtual Club Night - Tues 30 June 2020
Join us this evening to meet your LSC friends and find out their future sailing plans.
Members and guests only
Breakout Cruise - Solent to Weymouth Weds 15 -22 July
Join us on an informal cruise to Poole and beyond to sail down the coast to shake out the cobwebs, wash off the hull and air the sails.
Members and guests only
Commodore's Cocktail Party - Tues 23 June
Be shaken out of lockdown or perhaps stirred to get off the sofa. Tell us your favourite cocktail recipes, or make up a new lockdown version, and then enjoy them in good company.
Members and guests only
Virtual Club Night Tues 16 June - HPO Evening
This evening we will hear from our HPOs around the UK and further afield to find out how their local areas are opening up again.
Members and guests only
eSailing Lockdown Series
Can’t sail while in lockdown? Think again! Join this fantastic eSailing opportunity!
Click for an update on our progress so far in the RYA eSailing Club Championship.
Non-members welcome
Sailing news
Upcoming training
28 Sep 2020 to 12 Apr 2021
Non-members welcome
28 Sep 2020 to 12 Apr 2021
The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course provides a theoretical background for people intending to make ocean passages
Non-members welcome
28 Sep 2020 to 12 Apr 2021
The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Shorebased course extends the techniques learned on the Day Skipper course. Some aspects of navigation are studied in more detail and additional seamanship subjects are introduced.
Non-members welcome
Food and drink
Our dining room is open to our members and all members of the City Livery Club, RYA Gold members, Royal Navy and Merchant Navy members, and any members of RYA affiliated sailing clubs for personal dining only.
Breakfast: 8.30am to 10.30am.
Lunch: 12.30 until 15.30 (last orders at 14.15). A choice of bar snacks, the Club lunch or our A la carte menu.
Bar: open until 8pm (5pm Fridays). Closed to CLC Members after 5pm on Tuesdays.
Our menu dishes are prepared in environments that are not totally free from allergen ingredients. Should you have concerns about the ingredients in our dishes; please do not hesitate to ask a member of our catering team who will happily assist you.
Starter
Soup of the day (v)
Main course
Monday: Roast leg of lamb with mint sauce, vegetables & roast potatoes
Tuesday: Chilli con Carne
Wednesday: Curry of the Day
Thursday: Honey Roasted Gammon and mustard sauce
Friday: Fish and Chips
(Monday to Thursday dishes may be subject to change.)
Starters
Chicken & bacon Caesar salad, herb croutons, parmesan shavings £10.00
Buffalo mozzarella and vine tomato salad, sunflower seed pesto and balsamic glaze £9.00 (v)
Crayfish & prawn cocktail, avocado puree, crisp iceberg lettuce £12.00
Breaded crispy white bait with tartar sauce £10.00
Main Course
Gresham duck breast, truffle savoy cabbage, roasted turnip puree, fondant potato, apricot & sage sauce £25.00
Roast hake, parsley crumb ratatouille, polenta cake, kalamata olives £24.00
Rump of Lamb, root vegetables, dauphinoise potato, rosemary jus £24.00
Chefs vegetarian dish of the day £16.00 (v)
Dessert
Bread & butter pudding with custard £8.00
Chocolate brownie sundae, vanilla ice cream £9.00
British cheese and biscuits £9.00
Hand cut chips £3.95
Mixed Salad £3.95
Creamed Potatoes £3.95
Seasonal Vegetables £3.95
Honorary Port Officers
Our Honorary Port Officers are scattered across the globe. Each one knows how to get the best out of any port you visit. Navigational approaches, berths, where to go, what to do, what to eat and how to make the best of your visit.
Book reviews
Advice at every level, for cruisers and racers alike. Words and pictures. Even moving pictures.
The story of Sheemaun, a Little Ship Club boat written by her owner, Rodney Pell, HPO Ramsgate
One of our own by one of our own