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 reopened on 22 September but has now had to close again in compliance with current Government restrictions.
We will announce when we are able to reopen. Until then we will be holding our events virtually. Please visit 'At the Club' for more information.
The Past, Present and Future of Nautical Information for Leisure Sailors - 19 Jan 2021
A joint webinar of the Royal Institute of Navigation Small Craft Group and the Little Ship Club
Members and guests only
RYA First Aid Course - Sunday 14 February 2021
Our RYA first aid course can make all the difference to chances of survival in a medical emergency at sea.
Non-members welcome
Robin Young
It is with great sadness that we hear Robin lost his hard-fought battle with cancer on New Year's Eve.
Member only
Gulet Cruise in Turkey - Early September 2021
Join our Gulet Cruise in Turkey early September 2021 - expressions of interest required
Members and guests only
Events
Sailing news
Forthcoming training
03 Feb 2021 to 07 Apr 2021
Non-members welcome
03 Feb 2021 to 07 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
12 Feb 2021
The RYA VHF Short Range Certificate Examination is a practical assessment element of the VHF SRC course
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.