Events and Activities

Despite the Slipway Closure we are excited about the events that are planned for the Winter period. Please see below for a summary of what's happening and check back periodically as we'll update this page regularly over the coming weeks.

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Winter Keelboat Winter Series: 3 Race Series starting immediately after the conclusion of Solent Circuit: 22nd November, 29th November and 13th December. Let’s get as many sailors as possible on the water for our final races of 2026. Notice of Race, please click here

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The Hunt Cup - December 27th. 11am: Dave & Giles are already having planning meetings!  Fun Fancy Dress race, starting in the Solent Room. Who needs a slipway anyway? We might not even need boats.

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RS Aero Stadium Racing: 12th December. Come and Watch or better still, sign up and sail! 

Event information and online entry here

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Perisher Series - January/February 2027: We will provide an update in late November once we have all seen the Royal's Pontoon. We would love to get back to racing, but need to be sure we can launch and recover a fleet of dinghies in a range of conditions.

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Stand up Paddleboarding: We are seeking a lead for Sunday AM SUP/Kayak Cruising, subject to weather. Check out our Paddlers WhatsApp group for updates.

 

SUP Training: We have 4 SUPs available to borrow. Ready to Ride training available for those with no or little experience; short assessments available for those with experience wanting to borrow the boards. For more information and booking training go to Jo Styles’ website here

Jo can offer the following:-

- 1.5 hour ready to ride lesson, for 2 - 4 people. 2 people @ £45 each, 3 or 4 people @ £40 each.

- 45 minute assessment for experienced people who want to use the Club's SUPs @ £20.

To book, please contact Jo direct, by email here or phone 07725 6408712.

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Cycling Group: Sue Markham and our cycling group are planning to be VERY active this Winter, so join the Cycling WhatsApp group for further details.

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Walking Group: Join the WhatsApp group "Weekend Walkers" - we are looking for someone to lead and facilitate some Winter walks, so get in touch. 

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Training Opportunities: RIB Clinics / Mark Laying / RO training / PB2 Courses / Sailing Training / VHF / First Aid – are planned or will be scheduled shortly. Contact Training@ltsc.co.uk for more information. We will be adding courses to the calendar throughout the Winter, so check for updates periodically.

 

Sea Water Baths - Model Yachting: We have arranged for the Sea Water Baths to be available to LTSC for Model Yachting all through the slipway closure period. Our Model Yacht fleet races Dragonforce DF65 yachts and we’re looking to publish a racing schedule shortly. Watch this space for more announcements and sign up the "Model Yachting" WhatsApp group.

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Santa Dash – Sunday 6th December: Perfect for runners, joggers and walkers. Entry via the Oakhaven website here Meet at LTSC afterwards approx. 11:45

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The Needles Relief on Saturday 12 December was originally organised to provide Christmas relief to the crew manning the Needles Lighthouse. Since the lighthouse was automated, the Needles Relief has been run in support of the RNLI. The yacht racing event is organised by the RLymYC and RSYC, with LTSC organising the party and singing! Everyone is invited to sail or motor, race or cruise or take a ferry to this well-supported fun festive event. Details of the racing, including NoR for the racers is https://rlymyc.org.uk/On_the_Water/Racing/Race_Events/NeedlesRelief  After the prizegiving at the Royal Solent, from around 1300, we will be singing carols in the Bugle Inn, Yarmouth, accompanied by our Giles Thornton. For those not sailing across, why not go on the Kraken ferry with the generous discount to LTSC members.

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RIB Clinics are a method of allowing our supporting volunteer members who currently are able to drive our beloved Ribs, to keep their skills updated, during the forthcoming slipway closure maybe a wonderful way of getting onto the Lymington River and the Western Solent to learn new skills such as; towing, capsize recovery support, Man Overboard, lee shore rescue etc.

We have put these 2027 dates in the diary and the sessions are organized as pairs for progression of skills:-

09.00- 12.30hrs

Jan 23rd & 24th

Feb 6th & 7th

Feb 27th & 28th

Please book via the website here if you’d like to participate - a booking cost of £15 per head for the two 3hr sessions.

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Wightlink Bridge Trips: A return crossing to Yarmouth and back, accompanying the skipper and crew aboard the bridge of the Wightlink Ferry. Experience, first hand, the challenges of navigating a very large ferry through the confined and busy waters of the Lymington River and Solent. These trips are free and limited to 5 people per session. Booking link is available here

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North Sails European Loft - Visit December 5th 2026   

1000 arrival to 1200 approx.

Location details: 6-7 Fareham Business Park,  Lederle Lane, Gosport, PO13 0LF

A fantastic opportunity for LTSC members to take a trip around the highly impressive, state of the art, North Sail's loft in Gosport. 

Includes 45 min loft tour - split into 2-3 groups, led by sailing gurus Charlie Cumbley and Dave Lenz. Also hosted on the loft floor as an interactive session; some technical aspects including design considerations and sailcloth options. And hopefully, they will have time to rig up a Solo up inside the loft and run through some tuning and sail control effects.

Free to book: here 

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Jacquot (day boat with lifting keel) - The very generous owner has kindly agreed for LTSC to moor her alongside the club pontoon and be available for members to use while the slipway is closed. During this period Jacquot can be booked free of charge for 3 hour slots.  Any "skipper" would need to have an endorsement from LTSC Training, prior to booking, as Jacquo will be kept on the inside pontoon berth (where Fortuna is normally), so suitable skills will be needed to manoeuvre her in and out of the berth, this can be arranged via sailing@ltsc.co.uk.  We will publish Jacquot booking details in the near future. 

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The intention is for Jacquot to be berthed on the "Fortuna" berth, so suitable skills will be needed. We will make Jacquot available for booking in the next week or so.

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