Dinghy Resources

Dinghy Park

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LTSC provide a facility to store dinghies at the club. The dinghy park is managed with the objective of encouraging members to sail. Any boats that are not used often may be not be offered a space in the subsequent year. The Dinghy Park Regulations give further detail on the terms and conditions of rental.

Pottering Log

In order measure usage of dinghies, all boats that take part LTSC races, cruises, Saturday sailing are recorded by the club. Assistance with LTSC race management is also recorded as usage.

Boats being used outside of LTSC organised events need to complete an entry in the pottering log ( including races with the RLymYC). The pottering log is a yellow sheet on the notice board in the changing room corridor.

Apply for a space

The current dinghy park charges are detailed in the Dinghy Park Regulations.

To apply for a dinghy park space complete the dinghy park application form attached to the end of the Dinghy Park Regulations

Wash down area

There are four fresh water hoses in front of the Albert hall availbe for members to wash off boats. There is also a tap located on the bondary fence at the entrance to J row.

Please switch off water and coils hoses after use.

Dinghy Park Etiquette

Please do not put your boat in someone else's place! If someone parks a boat in your space, move it to the lawn and report it to the Office so that we can solve the problem.

Find your space using the Dinghy Park Layout The letter for rows C-G is painted on the Boundary wall with the swiming pool.

Remember the DP space tenant is responsible for keeping weeds under control and removing any rubbish from thier slot.

Please contact the Dinghy Park Manager to discuss any queries you may have.

Changing Facilities

Monday, 18 January 2010 13:24

The club have changing room and shower facilities with disabled access.

The showers are powered by hot-water on demand system so are available year round.

The club has a small number of lockers available for hire. Please contact the office for further details and availability.

The signing on/off sheets and pottering log are located in the changing room corridor.

Car Parking

The car park next to the club is a NFDC Amenity Car Park charges apply at all times. Please check NFDC signs for current charges.

On street parking is possible in the surrounding streets.

Slipway

2010_slipway The public slipway is easily accessible from the club dinghy park. The slipway is managed by LHC. Please respect all slipway users.

Dinghies can launch and recover at all states of the tide.

Larger craft requiring vehicle assistance to lauch and recover would be wise to to pay attention to the tide times as once water leaves the end of the concreate ramp it can be a wet and muddy experience to get the a larger craft floated on or off a trailer.

LHC Launch disk

All boats launching are responsible for paying the appropriate Harbour Master fees. All boats stored in the dinghy park are required to have a current LHC launch disc.

Slipway Hazards

Boats must not be prepared on the slipway, the launch area outlined in red on picture above, as this can cause congestion and can hold up an RNLI launch.
Launch trolleys must be cleared from the slipway area as soon as possible. The area marked in green on the picture above shows the designated area for trolleys. Alternatively trolleys can be put on the club lawn.

Slipway can be slippery - be warned.
Vehicle launched boats must have a ‘lookout’ posted to ensure that the area behind the reversing trailer is clear.
Boats being recovered using vehicles must ensure that the trailer is secure on the ballhitch before going up the ramp to the car park.

Lymington River

Monday, 08 February 2010 23:43

The Lymington River can get very busy during the summer months.

The most prominent danger to dinghy sailors in the river as the very large ferries that operate a service to the Isle of Wight. The ferries presert a large wind shadow to leeward and cause significant disturbance to windward.

At low water try to plan ahead where you will pass any ferry. The Ferries are limited by there ability to manouver in the constraints of a narrow channel.

The club operate a voluntary moving 100m exclusion zone infront of the ferry, you are advised to observe this exclusion zone at all times.

The ferries cause alot of under-water distrubance from the stern especially when it is performing a tight turn. It is prudent to keep your distance from the stern of the ferry.