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 - Fitting Out Supper - Tuesday 21st April
Tue 21 Apr 2026 18:30
Our Traditional Fitting Out Supper with Guest of Honour Laurie Dobbie Miller, Clerk to the Chamberlains Court, and a Green Badge City of London Guide
Little Ship Club Quiz Night
Thu 30 Apr 2026 19:00
Come and join us for a Quiz Night and celebrate Sasha Henry's birthday
Calais Rally - 23rd & 24th May 2026
Sat 23 May 2026 00:00
The annual Little Ship Club Rally to Calais at the end of May.
Centenary Rally Cruise: discovering the Golfe du Morbihan
Sat 25 Jul 2026 10:00
Celebrate 100 years of sailing with the Little Ship Club with a cruise in good company in the beautiful Golfe du Morbihan
Corinthians Cruise - Bahamas - April 2026
Sat 18 Apr 2026 14:00
Join us for a cruise with the Corinthians in the Bahamas in 2026 .
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.
Extra ticket purchases now available
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.
2026 arrives at the Little Ship Club with a fresh, comforting à la carte menu. Enjoy roasted cauliflower and truffle soup with crusty bread, smoked mackerel pâté with lemon and horseradish, or beetroot and feta salad. Hearty mains include steak and ale pie, coq au vin, pan-roasted salmon with salsa verde, and a Mediterranean hot pot. Finish with a cheeseboard, tiramisu, or sticky toffee pudding.
Photographic and Artwork Competition 2025
Commodore’s choice
Grytviken, South Georgia
by Robert Nightingall
Congratulations to all entrants! See you next year!
Events
Blogs
An Open Invitation to Gladwyne, Pennsylvania - 13/02/2026
From HPO Bill Thomas: LSC members are invited to stay in Gladwyne, PA—close to Philadelphia and always ready to welcome visiting friends.
Belfast Lough – A Worthwhile Irish Sea Stop - 13/02/2026
Belfast Lough guide: marinas, visitor advice, city highlights and why this historic Irish Sea harbour deserves a visit.
Royal Northumberland Yacht Club – News from Blyth - 13/02/2026
RNYC Blyth update: harbour access, visitor guidance, pilot book details and a warm welcome to explore Northumberland’s coast.
Guernsey Marina Update: Fees, Fuel & Pilotage - 13/02/2026
Guernsey marina upgrades, updated fees, duty-free diesel and new Passeport Escales access for visiting berth holders.
Monsoon Winds, Gold Fleet, and the Joys of an Old Boat - 12/02/2026
A superb North East Monsoon season has brought excellent racing, a first outing in the Optimist Gold Fleet, and steady progress on a much-loved CT41 — with hopes of a July cruise to Indonesia’s Anambas Islands.
Sailing news
On the water
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.
Welcome spring with the Little Ship Club’s new season menu: comforting classics lifted with freshness and finesse. Start with roasted cauliflower and truffle soup, toasted pumpkin seeds and warm crusty bread, or smoked mackerel pâté with lemon zest, horseradish cream and crostini. Beetroot and feta salad brings crunch and colour, while devilled ham adds a nostalgic kick. Mains deliver hearty satisfaction: steak and ale pie, coq au vin, pan-roasted salmon with salsa verde, or a vibrant Mediterranean hot pot. Finish with a generous cheeseboard, tiramisu, or sticky toffee pudding. Members enjoy 20% off. Available now for relaxed lunches and dinners.
Our full wine list is available, including club favourites and a generous 20% discount for Little Ship Club and CLC members.
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.