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Remembering Geoff Bundy
I was greatly saddened to learn of the death on August 12th of Geoff Bundy.
The Bundy Family Cruise to Fiji - in 1975!
This is the story of how Geoff Bundy sailed with his wife and family to take up an appointment near Fiji in 1975. It took a year and 11 days.
Fast Cruise 2013-2014 Sailing Instructions
The Fast Cruise sailing instuctions are available for download here. All boats taking part in the Fast Cruises should ensure that a copy is aboard.
LSC Club Handicap - the time to renew yours is now
If you were issued with a LSC Club Handicap for the 2012-13 season for a boat or boats under your control you should be aware that this handicap expired on 31 March 2013.
RNLI Race and Rally 2013
A change of destination for the RNLI annual charity event this year brings the racers and cruisers to The Royal Southampton Yacht Club, Gins clubhouse on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September.
Fast Cruise Dates Winter 2013 - 2014
The Fast Cruise programme for the winter of 2013 - 2014 has now been finalised.
It's trophy nomination time!
As the sailing season draws to a close, it's time to turn attention to who wlll win the trophies in the Club cabinet at this year's laying up supper in November. The Sail and Power Committee will begin its deliberations for the awards early next month. For the first time, the committee is inviting members to nominate award winners in certain categories.
Westminster base - week time water sports on the Thames
Evening weekday Sailing ends 30th September and evening kayaking 31st October 2013
Round the Rock - Again? Part 1
As these things often do it all started in a sailing club bar one night last September. This time though, the participants in the discussion had all gathered with a single purpose in mind – t
Reflections on the River Lot Cruise
Much has been said and written about the wonderful time we all had but these reflections from Julie on Cynthia Pyron's boat demonstrate the very special extra ingredient - the presence of our indom
Fast Cruises Winter 2013 - 2014
Sitting at my computer in the middle of a July heatwave it is difficult to think about sailing on short, cold, dark days of winter but I have begun to put together some dates for next winter's Fast Cruises.
Fast Cruise Survey Results
Immediately after last winter's Fast Cruise series finished a survey was published to find out what competitors thought of the series. After 4 months 25 answers have been received.
Urgent crew call for Kiel to Copenhagen, 8-15 July
Roger Graham's is cruising the Baltic this summer in Wight Wizard, his Contessa 32. Roger is looking for crew from 8–15 July, to sail from Kiel to Copenhagen.
Thames Barge race, 25 August, LSC crew required
At least one more LSC member is required on board Reminder, a Thames Barge taking part in the August Bank Holiday weekend Barge Racing on the East Coast.
Learn how to splice braid on braid rope
A new workshop is about to be launched by the Club to teach the skill of splicing braid on braid rope.