Published by Adlard Coles, this latest volume by Anthony Burton (text) and Derek Pratt (photographs) is well written and beautifully photographed.
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Club Night - Tonga Paradise and Plastic Pollution - Tuesday 29th September 2026
Tue 29 Sep 2026 18:30
14 multidisciplinary women, five Tongan Islands, one yacht, one purpose.
The purpose: collecting and analysing plastic debris in the ocean and on land, to collect data and seek solutions to plastic pollution.
This is part of a worldwide study organised by eXXpedtion and the University of Georgia.
Nicola is a member of the the Little Ship Club and excited to tell her story as new citizen scientist.
Centenary Gala Dinner
Thu 5 Nov 2026 18:30
Join us for a landmark evening as we celebrate 100 years of the Little Ship Club.
Dress Code is Black Tie
Extra ticket purchases may become available
Photographic, artwork & story competition 2026 now open for entries
All members, their family, crew, Corinthians and other clubs enjoying full reciprocity are eligible.
Rules are here (PDF)
Centenary Gala Dinner
Tickets : all our now sold but your can still register to go on our wait list. This includes extra tickets.
You will be contacted if any become available
If you are offered tickets you must pay in full at that time.
Little Ship Club Magazine
Winter 2025 - Spring 2026 edition now out
Little Ship Club Magazine Winter 2025 - Spring 2026
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Dine riverside at the Little Ship Club
Looking for a unique riverside dining experience in central London? Open to all.
Autumn dining at the Club
Our new autumn menu has arrived, bringing together comforting seasonal dishes and familiar favourites. Begin with wild mushroom arancini or goats’ cheese bon bons, followed by braised featherblade of beef, pan-roasted cod or a fresh pea, asparagus and lemon risotto. Finish with vanilla crème brûlée or warming apple and rhubarb crumble.
Choose the perfect accompaniment from our new wine list and enjoy relaxed riverside dining in the welcoming surroundings of the Club.
Little Ship Club and CLC members receive 20% off food and drink.
Events
Blogs
The Trials and Tribulations of the Centenary Rally in Brittany - 18/08/2026
An account of my participation in the Centenary Rally to the Morbihan
Isles of Scilly – still paradise - 13/02/2026
Scilly remains a cruising gem: plan carefully, pick your weather window and enjoy superb anchorages and shelter once there.
Phuket and the Eastern Andaman – a different kind of sailing dream - 13/02/2026
Why Phuket offers year-round sailing, lower costs and extraordinary cruising grounds beyond the Med or Caribbean.
Trinidad & Tobago – quiet waters (for now) - 13/02/2026
Trinidad & Tobago update: rising sea levels, sunny skies, good facilities and quiet times for visiting LSC members.
South Brittany 2026 – Looking Ahead - 13/02/2026
South Brittany 2026 update: Morbihan Centennial Rally plans and Brest’s 400-year naval festival this July.
Sailing news
On the water
Dining
Dine riverside at the Little Ship Club – Open to all
The Little Ship Club, located beside Southwark Bridge, is open to all and offers a welcoming atmosphere with stunning views of the Thames.
Autumn dining at the Club
Our new autumn menu has arrived, bringing together comforting seasonal dishes and familiar favourites. Begin with wild mushroom arancini or goats’ cheese bon bons, followed by braised featherblade of beef, pan-roasted cod or a fresh pea, asparagus and lemon risotto. Finish with vanilla crème brûlée or warming apple and rhubarb crumble.
Choose the perfect accompaniment from our new wine list and enjoy relaxed riverside dining in the welcoming surroundings of the Club.
Little Ship Club and CLC members receive 20% off food and drink.
À la carte is available Monday – Friday from 12:00.
Last table available to book 14:45
Bar menu is available Monday – Friday – 12:00-17:00.
Forthcoming training
Training bookings have moved to our new booking site here
Honorary Port Officers
Our Honorary Port Officers are distributed around 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.