Most modern sailing yachts have auxiliary Diesel engines which skippers rely on heavily for close-quarters maneuvering. For the motor cruiser, the marine Diesel engine is the prime source of power.
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The Clubhouse formal reopening has had to be slightly delayed since the Committee decided that this year it was time to replace various items of plant, particularly the hot water system, to achieve reliability and energy efficiency.
Our normal Club social, sailing and training events continue.
Please click, above, on 'At the Club', ‘Regional events’, 'Training' and 'On the water' for more information on current and future events.
City of London Sheep Drive, Southwark Bridge - Sun 26 Sept 2021
Enjoy the City of London Sheep Drive and Livery Fair, on Southwark Bridge, right next to the Little Ship Club. Refreshments and drinks are available throughout the day.
Non-members welcome
Club Night: New & Prospective Members Evening - Tues 28 Sept 2021
An open evening at the Club for new and prospective members.
Non-members welcome
Memorial Service - Tues 12 Oct 2021
A Memorial Service will be held at 13.15hrs on Tuesday 12 October for Richard Taylor, Norman Nathan and Robin Young, followed by a reception at the Club. BOOKING NOW OPEN
Non-members welcome
Fast Cruise 1 - Sat 16th Oct 2021
For the first Fast Cruise we will be joining the Island Sailing Club, Cowes, for their Trafalgar Dinner. BOOKING NOW OPEN.
Members and guests only
95th Anniversary Reception - Tues 26 Oct 2021
Join us for the Club's formal 95th Anniversary celebration, hosted by our President Mike Golding OBE.
BOOKING OPEN.
Members and guests only
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Forthcoming training
01 Oct 2021
The RYA VHF Short Range Certificate Examination is a practical assessment element of the VHF SRC course
Non-members welcome
02 Oct 2021
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 in 2021
Non-members welcome
Food and drink
Our dining room is open to our members and 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.