Author: Martin Tubb

Leigh & Lowton’s credentials as an elite sailing location have been underlined this week with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) confirming it as one of the four venues which will host its new British Sailing Talent Academies. Starting this September, Talent Academies will be a network of high-performance environments situated across England for aspiring youth sailors, with Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club, in partnership with Leigh Sports Village, joined by Datchet Water Sailing Club, Rutland Sailing Club and the Weymouth...

Our very own Dave Eccles received a community award from the RYA on 10th November, presented by Princess Anne. Congratulations Dave, a much deserved award.

I know that by now most people will be aware of the tragedy that befell Haydn Griffiths whilst swimming off New Brighton Beach on Tuesday 19th July. He would have been 24 years old on the 21st July still just setting out on his life’s Journey. In truth any words that I put down here cannot match the tribute paid to him by his family in the Leigh Journal which has been shared on the Facebook page and the 24/7...

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...

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.