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City Sailing Series 1 - Portcullis Regatta - 27th & 28th April

Sat 27 Apr 2024 10:00

The Portcullis Regatta is the first event in the 2024 City Sailing Series

 Non-members welcome

Club night -Unmanned Vessels - Tuesday 30th April 2024

Tue 30 Apr 2024 18:30

Andrew Higgs is an Authority on Maritime Law and has devoted considerable time and research on the implications of Unmanned Vessels

He will outline the lates thinking and trends - particularly in relation to COL REGS - and SOLAS

 Non-members welcome

West Mersea Rally - Sat 4th to Mon 6th May 2024.

Sat 4 May 2024 00:00
The West Mersea Rally will include dinner on Saturday at the West Mersea YC, and the annual visit to the Company Shed for a seafood breakfast on Sunday.
 Non-members welcome

Fish and Chips Friday Lunch - 10th May 2024

Fri 10 May 2024 12:00

Mingle with friends old and new as we enjoy Fish and Chips at the Club

 Non-members welcome

Yacht Clubs Social - Thursday 23rd May

Thu 23 May 2024 17:30

Join the LSC and members of other Yacht Clubs for a Thursday evening Social.

 

 Non-members welcome

Magazine

Spring 2024 edition now out

Little Ship Club Magazine Spring 20204
Little Ship Club Magazine Spring 20204

Photographic and Artwork Competition 2023

All the entries for 2023:

Photo Comp 2023

The winners for 2023:

Winners 2023

Forthcoming training

RYA VHF SRC Classroom Course and Assessment

Starts: 14/05/2024 - 10:00
Ends: 14/05/2024 - 18:00

RYA VHF SRC Classroom Course and Assessment

Starts: 14/06/2024 - 10:00
Ends: 14/06/2024 - 18:00

RYA First Aid Course

Starts: 15/06/2024 - 10:00
Ends: 15/06/2024 - 17:30

RYA Diesel Engine Course

Starts: 15/06/2024 - 10:00
Ends: 15/06/2024 - 16:30

RYA Diesel Engine Course

Starts: 12/07/2024 - 10:00
Ends: 12/07/2024 - 16:30

RYA Diesel Engine Course

Starts: 14/07/2024 - 10:00
Ends: 14/07/2024 - 16:30

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased theory course 2024/25

Starts: 07/10/2024 - 19:00
Ends: 14/04/2025 - 21:00

RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Theory long course 2024/5

Starts: 07/10/2024 - 19:00
Ends: 14/04/2025 - 21:00

RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory long course 2024/5

Starts: 07/10/2024 - 19:00
Ends: 14/04/2025 - 21:00

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.

For larger numbers (up to 8), please use the link below to book a table for our "à la carte" menu.  For more than 8, please contact Brendan:
(LSCcateringandevents

               @bovingdons.co.uk)  

The à la carte menu is available from Monday to Friday, 12noon to 3pm, with last orders at 2.45pm.

Bar menu: 12:00 to 17:00 (Monday to Friday)
Booking is not required. 

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.

Starters

Sautéed Chorizo red wine and honey jus, with toasted sourdough  £9.50
Scottish Smoked Salmon Mousse with pickled cucumber, radish and seeded crisp bread £9.00
Spring Tartlet with Asparagus, pea and parmesan £8.50
Soup of the week, bread roll and butter £8.50

Mains

Roasted Harissa Hake, ratatouille vegetables, chickpea and chorizo £28.00
Lemon and Thyme marinaded Chicken Supreme, green pesto gnocchi, sundried tomato and parmesan   £26.00
Rosemary Kent Lamb Rump, new potatoes, braised carrots, asparagus and salsa Verde  £29.50
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, creamy tomato sauce with mixed cress  £18.00

Dessert

Double Chocolate Brownie with vanilla ice cream £9.50
Coffee and Walnut Cake £8.50
Cheeseboard - Cheddar, Brie, Stilton, celery, grapes  £11.00

Little Ship Club sandwich
Chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce and garlic mayo, crisps £11.50

Fish finger sandwich
Breaded white fish, tartar sauce and gem lettuce, crisps £11.50

Mushroom on toast
Wild mushrooms, creamy garlic sauce on sourdough bread £9.50

Soup of the week
Served with toasted bread rolls and butter £8.50 (v)

*Please let us know if you would like our vegan specials or have any dietary requirements

Espresso £2.20

Americano £2.75

Latte £2.90

Flat White £3.60

Cappuccino £3.65

Mocha £3.10

Hot Chocolate £3.65

Crisps £1.75
Chilli crackers £2.95
Mixed nuts £3.50
Roasted nuts £2.95

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.

 Find Honorary Port Officers

Book reviews

Published by Adlard Coles, this latest volume by Anthony Burton (text) and  Derek Pratt (photographs) is well written and beautifully photographed.

 

Designing by the seat of my pants - Memoir by Ron Holland

 

Excellent advice from a expert

Advice at every level, for cruisers and racers alike.  Words and pictures.  Even moving  pictures.

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