2015 Revett Open series at Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club – Week 2 – Races 3 & 4 Another weekend and another ‘fresh to frightening’ forecast that kept the numbers down as this week only 26 boats dared to venture out for a blast (and a swim) around Pennington Flash. After the usual pre-sail chatter about the expected wind strength, and while watching the dark wind gusts from the south west fly out across the water at increasingly more regular...
After Doomsday predictions from the weathermen, sailors arrived for the rescheduled (due to no wind) Guy Fawkes Pursuit race with a little trepidation; the weather clearly put a few off with only a lower than normal 25 turning out. Seeing 25-30 knots plus rain blowing through an hour before the start everyone expected a full-on day’s racing. But behind that squall there was a huge lull and the OOD Howard Green had to be on his toes to relay the course 3 times...
The Guy Fawkes Pursuit, Revett Series (Pre-Xmas), New Year’s Day Pursuit and the famous Tipsy Icicle Series (post Xmas) constitute some of the best winter racing you can find in the UK. Hosted by Leigh & Lowton SC, you can enter for all 4 events and qualify to be in the running for the title of Winter Champion 2015/16, or you can pick one or two events to enter to keep you active in the winter. With professional OOD team Peter & Judith...
Over 50 Northern Topper and Optimist competitors were welcomed by Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club for the Topper Traveller (doubling up as Zone indicator) and Optimist Zone training. Unfortunately the wind was not as cooperative as indicated in the forecast and racing was eventually postponed until after 2pm, allowing competitors to indulge in some training from Luke Shaw, the famous LLSC home cooking, canoeing and swimming before lunch in the sunshine! 2 races were held in wind between 1-6 knots and a large...
September is going to be a busy month at the club as usual. We have: Tera Autumn Spectacular event on 12th/13th September – enter online by 10th September Topper Zone Qualifier and Optimist Zone Training 19th September – enter online by 17th September Solo Open 27th September – enter online by 24th September Online entry is open now for all these events – enter here On-the-door entries are at 50% premium to online prices – help us to organise...
2015 Laser And Masters Open LLSC Laser & Masters Open Meeting 16th August 2015 at Leigh & Lowton SC Entries on line before end 13th August at £8 through webcollect link below On the day entry at £12 Competitor sign on from 10.00 Briefing 11.00 First warning signal 11.25 NoR and race instructions and online entry available at the link below: Laser & Master Entry LLSC Masters is for “spring chickens” aged 45+ this year
Online Entries close Thursday night – book now to avoid “on the door” higher entry fee!! Quick reminder that the club regatta weekend is fast approaching and, as before, if you want to save money then enter before end 9th July and you will not have to pay the “on-the-day” higher entry fee. It’s sure to be a busy weekend, so help us to help you and use the Webcollect link register. This will assist your race team and social committee in the smooth...
Topper 4.2 National Championships is being run by the Topper Association in association with Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club. Entries need to be made in advance via the link below: https://gbrtopper.ourclubadmin.com/ All the notices for the race will be posted on the above website. FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION DIRECTIONS The club address is Green Lane, Off Sandy Lane, Lowton, Warrington. WA3 1BJ. Google Map Link: http://bit.ly/1Q7a5T6 Competitors are welcome to arrive at the club from 5.30pm on Friday 12th June. ...
Our famous spring camp in half term is only 10 days away, and bookings are coming in fast. Whether you are an advanced racer or an absolute beginner this is a perfect place to learn as we split different abilities into Advanced (racing), Intermediate (RYA level 3) and Beginner (RYA Level 1&2). Any juniors and youths aged 8 or over are eligible to sign up. Camping is available and the 3 days course from 25th to 27th May is only £15 (with...
Improvers course 2015 – Our improvers course is not a certificate course, but is an excellent way for those who have completed RYA Level 1 & 2, to develop their skills and progress to club racing if they like. There will be a total of 10 sessions on the following dates: – Sat 9th May (10.00am – 4.30pm) Sat 16th May (10.00am – 4.30pm) Sat 23rd May (10.00am – 4.30pm) Sat 30th May (10.00am – 4.30pm) Sat 6th June (10.00am – 4.30pm) Wed...