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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We are looking forward to reopening again soon in compliance with the Government Covid roadmap.
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.
Club Night Zoom Talk - Ocean Sustainability and Global Warming 11th May
Continuing the theme of ocean sustainability, this evening there will be a talk by Professor Isabelle Ansorge, Head of Oceanography University of Cape Town, about her research entitled "What goes up must come down - understanding the global conveyor belt and its long-term impacts”
Members and guests only
Late May Bank Holiday Rally & Cruise - 28th May to 1st June 2021
BOOKING NOW OPEN
Join us for a rally to Chichester Harbour over the late May Bank Holiday, with an optional add-on visit to Bembridge on Mon 1st & Tues 2nd June. Join us for all or part of the rally.
Members and guests only
In tribute to HRH Prince Philip
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visited the Club in 1980.
Non-members welcome
Skippers and Crew
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Events
Sailing news
Forthcoming training
25 Jun 2021
The RYA VHF Short Range Certificate Examination is a practical assessment element of the VHF SRC course
Non-members welcome
26 Jun 2021
Knowledge of First Aid makes a vital contribution to sea safety.
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.