A warm welcome to Antony Osoff and Stephen Rigden

We are thrilled to announce that Simon Kaye has officially passed his RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam!

The Yachtmaster Offshore is one of the most respected maritime qualifications globally, requiring a grueling 48-hour practical examination. Throughout the assessment, candidates are pushed to their limits by an RYA examiner, demonstrating mastery of navigation, boat handling, and leadership through both day and night exercises.

Simon certainly didn't have it easy for his finale—he faced force 8 gale conditions in the Solent on his final day. Navigating one of the world’s busiest and most complex waterways in those conditions is a true testament to his skill, composure, and seamanship.

Please join us in giving Simon a massive congratulations on this incredible milestone!

We are delighted to announce that the latest edition of the Little Ship Club Magazine is now officially live. Spanning the Winter 2025 to Spring 2026 season, this issue is packed with member stories, technical insights, and updates from the clubhouse.

Whether you’re looking for a deep dive into maritime history or planning your next season on the water, you can read the full digital edition online now.

We are excited to welcome LSC Member Cieran Ryan, who will take us behind the scenes of the groundbreaking 2022 expedition to the RMS Titanic.

This historic mission resulted in the first-ever full-sized 3D digital scan—a "digital twin"—of the world’s most famous shipwreck. Achieving this at a depth of nearly 4,000 meters required unprecedented precision. Sonardyne served as a key technology partner, providing the advanced acoustic positioning systems essential for mapping the debris field and the hull in stunning detail.

Cieran will walk us through the engineering marvels and logistical challenges of capturing millions of high-resolution images to reconstruct the wreck in a way the world has never seen before.

The Cutty Sark is an icon of the Britain’s maritime history.

We are delighted to host Bill, who will be sharing his expertise on this legendary vessel. His talk will dive into why this is the case and provide some history of the ship. He will also provide details of the refurbishment project that restored her for the public’s benefit. 

For members looking for a unique spectator experience this spring, a world-class maritime event is landing right on our doorstep. In May 2026, the International One Metre (IOM) World Championship is coming to the UK, with the high-stakes racing hosted at Datchet Water Sailing Club.

This isn't just a hobbyist meet-up, it is a premier international competition featuring elite sailors from over 30 nations battling for the world title.

If you’ve never seen professional radio sailing, the level of tactical precision and "intellectual seamanship" is remarkable. Without being on the boat, helmsmen must rely on a perfect visual read of the wind and water from the shore, a discipline that translates directly to the skills we value at the Little Ship Club.

Join us for the traditional East Coast Season Opener!

Fine dining, grand company, seafood & bubbles breakfast – and the best sunset in Britain!*

*Conditions apply

Sat 2nd May   -  

6.30pm or earlier Assemble West Mersea Yacht Club for drinks (club lawn and bar available for drinks all afternoon for early arrivals). Enjoy view from the roof terrace.

7.30pm 3-Course Dinner at WMYC​

Sunday 3rd May  - 

10.30am  Seafood breakfast at the famous Company Shed (accompanied by wine, juice, bread and bubbles)

12.00am Return to WMYC bar

Monday 4th May  - 

Return to home ports

Please contact the organiser, Iain Muspratt if you have any queries or would like further information.

The annual Little Ship Club Rally to Calais at the end of May.

This event is held in conjunction with the Royal Naval Sailing Association, Maldon Little Ship Club and Royal Temple Yacht Club.

On Saturday there will be a Beer Call 14:30 to 16:00. In the evening at 19:30 for 20:30 there will be an excellent three course French Dinner with white and red wine at the Cercle Amical Maritime, pleasantly overlooking the harbour.

On Sunday at 10:00 to 11:45 the Bubbly Recuperative Party with bacon butties will take place on the host boat. After this there will be a reception at the Calais Yacht Club. Trophies will be awarded by the LSC to other clubs and to LSC members for various achievements.

The full programme will be available soon.

If you are looking to get out on the water or are looking for crew then the LSC Skippers & Crew Forum is the place to go. You do need to be logged in to use this. Click the button below to see the latest posts,

Please click below for details of all courses and booking.

Members also have access to the Metropolitan Police Sailing Club's courses. Please see their website for further details

We have a packed schedule of courses and great instructors, but we're always looking for new volunteers to teach any subject.

If you're interested in sharing your knowledge, please contact Barry Denyer-Green, Chief Instructor, or Iain Pickard, Rear Commodore Training on training@littleshipclub.co.uk

After conquering the island, it’s time to head ashore and celebrate! Once the fleet is safely back in Cowes, we’ll be gathering at the Island Sailing Club for an evening of well-earned relaxation, a delicious dinner, and our "Conquer the Island" awards ceremony.

The night doesn't have to end there—for those who still have their sea legs, we’re planning to round off the celebrations with a live band at the Anchor Inn.

We still have a limited number of "Dinner Only" tickets available for members who want to soak up the atmosphere and join for the prize-giving.

Kick Off 2026 at the Little Ship Club!

We’re back for our first Thursday night gathering of the year, and we’d love to see you there. It’s the perfect night to catch up with friends, test your trivia knowledge, and enjoy the club atmosphere.

Our first Quiz Night of 2026!

We provide the space, you provide the feast. You can order in your own food!

Take advantage of our exclusive Bar Specials all night long. £5 beer and £50 bar table for the winner!!

Please register online so that we have an idea of numbers. 

There will be a talk about Safety at Sea on Saturday afternoon March 28^th at 1.30pm presented by James Stevens.

James is a Life Honorary Member of the Club and has spent his career as an instructor and examiner, including some ten years as Training Manager of the RYA.  

Although this talk is provided primarily for the Day Skipper and Yachtmaster classes, all members are welcome to come along at no cost.

RSVP to training@littleshipclub.co.uk so we can get a idea of overall numbers.