COVID-19 Update – 7th October 2020 MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT, IN THE ABSENCE OF SAFETY COVER, THEY SHOULD NOT LAUNCH IN WINDS ABOVE 15 KNOTS TO MINIMISE THE RISK OF THE RESCUE SERVICES BEING CALLED OUT, FRONT LINE STAFF BEING PLACED AT RISK OF COVID-19 INFECTION AND THE CLUB’S REPUTATION BEING DAMAGED FOR BREACHING RYA GUIDANCE “do not place unnecessary extra strain on the RNLI or emergency services” A phased return to sailing has been adopted by LLSC since Wednesday...
Over recent months we have seen our membership numbers grow at LLSC, and we are still seeing very high demand from club members for racing and our Sunday series are at full capacity (Covid restrictions mean we’re limited to 50 boats). In light of this, the Guy Fawkes Pursuit and Revett series in November and December 2020 will be for club members only. A decision regarding the New Year’s Day Pursuit and 2021 Tipsy Icicle series will be made by...
Your new 2020 yearbook will be available for collection from this coming Sunday in the clubhouse. Why not pop down this weekend and also get your boat sticker if you haven’t already
Only 4 1/2 weeks to go until the first event of the RS400 2020 season: The 2020 Winter Championships at Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club, Sponsored by Rope4Boats and Rooster on 21/22nd March. Discounted entry at: https://webcollect.org.uk/llsc/event/rs400-winters-21-22-march-2020 Shake off the winter blues off and come and join us for a fresh spring blast in the welcoming North West. Free camping / campervans. cheap bar, family friendly(ish) entertainment and hot meals. What more could you want? Once again we are looking...
Try our an RS Aero on either 14th or 15th March at Leigh and Lowton Don’t miss out on the opportunity to try the RS Aero! It’s a phenomenon. Just do it.Exclusive fleet offer available for LLSC members Times between 11.30 and 3 on Saturday 14th and 10.30 – 4 on Sunday 15th Contact Steve.Wilson@RSsailing.com or cathypartington123@btinternet.com to book a place.
Click here to book your place Join us on for the second Winter Workshops (please note the change of date)Meet up with like-minded friends at Wednesday evening workshops in 2020 where there will be opportunities to brush up your knowledge and engage in some healthy debate.Sessions start at 7.15pm prompt, we will serve dinner & drinks beforehand from 6.30pm. Yvette has put a great set of menus together again so if you’re coming straight from work or just fancy a sociable...
Unfortunately the UKLA on 27/28 December has had to be cancelled. A replacement date will be offered early in the new year.
See https://www.kbsuk.com/laser/47training/index.asp?EventID=145 23rd and 24th November. This is open to club members and non-members
Once again the club is pleased to announce that there will be a Laser Training weekend on 12th and 13th October, in conjunction with the UK Laser Assocication. See https://www.kbsuk.com/laser/47training/index.asp?EventID=140 for more details and to signup
Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club are delighted to once again be the host for think-ahead‘s Dragon boat race on 6th September, which is a great even and raises money for the stroke support charity. Whether it’s for team-building, or just a fun day out, the race offers teams the opportunity to battle it out on Pennington Flash, with proceeds going towards supporting Wigan borough stroke survivors, carers and their families. Each boat needs a team of eight; no prior experience...