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 has reopened in compliance with current Government guidelines, but for limited events that will be advertised here. Pre-booking will be essential.
On Tues 22 September the Clubhouse reopened successfully for a trial live Club Night. Club Nights will still be held virtually every Tuesday even if there is a live event at the Club, and we will be linking both. Please visit 'At the Club' for more information.
Basingstoke Canal Cruises 5th, 6th & 7th Nov 2020
Cruise along the Wey and Basingstoke Canal from Weybridge to Ash Vale
Members and guests only
Fast Cruise 2 - Sat 14 Nov 2020 NOW CANCELLED
Well, such is life! Because of the latest announcement from No.10, we are now forced to cancel FC2 on Saturday 14th Nov 2020 to Southampton.
Members and guests only
Laying Up and Training Supper - Tues 10 Nov 2020 - POSTPONED
The Laying Up Supper marks the end of the official 2020 sailing season and this year will be combined with the postponed Training Dinner..
Members and guests only
Trafalgar Night On-line Talk - Tues 20th Oct 2020
We celebrated the 215th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar with an informative on-line talk by WO1 Mick Gentry RN about the traditions of the Royal Navy on Trafalgar Night. Even the Club's French Commodore appreciated it, but we all regretted it could not be held live at the Club.
Members and guests only
Events
Sailing news
Forthcoming training
02 Nov 2020 to 10 May 2021
Non-members welcome
02 Nov 2020 to 10 May 2021
The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course provides a theoretical background for people intending to make ocean passages
Non-members welcome
02 Nov 2020 to 10 May 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
Published by Adlard Coles, this latest volume by Anthony Burton (text) and Derek Pratt (photographs) is well written and beautifully photographed.
Advice at every level, for cruisers and racers alike. Words and pictures. Even moving pictures.