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Team Volvo Sailor Joe Glanfield is speaking at LLSC this Thursday evening!

Team Volvo Sailor Joe Glanfield is speaking at LLSC this Thursday evening!

Discover first hand what it’s like to compete at Olympic level. Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club would like to invite you to join us and meet Team Volvo Sailor Joe Glanfield on Thursday 26th April 2012 at 6.30pm at our club. Double Olympic Silver Medallist Joe, faces the challenge of taking the 470 Girls to gold at London 2012. Invitation_LeighAndLowton_26-4-12_Email.pdf

9th June ‘Sail for Gold’ Open Day

9th June ‘Sail for Gold’ Open Day

Our annual Open Day is on 9th June this year and in the year of the Olympics what better theme could there be than ‘Sail for Gold’ in the Olympic year! The event is registered on the RYA and this is a great opportunity to welcome members of the local community and introduce them to the sport that we all know and love. We are starting to pull together a rota for helpers for the day, so if you’re able...

LLSC’s Olympic Torch Bearer

LLSC’s Olympic Torch Bearer

John Kelly’s nomination story John became a member of Leigh Sailing Club in 1973 and continued as a member when they amalgamated with Lowton Sailing club to form Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club in 1986. He became a sailing instructor in 1984 and senior instructor in 1988.

Phantom Open Results

Phantom Open Results

 Results There were 18 boats at the Leigh and Lowton Phantom Open on 15 April 2012 – which was a great turnout. Phantom racing in the North is growing. The winds were from the north (and east and west!) and about force 2 (and force 1 and force 3!). I think you get the picture! Cool temperatures and sunshine. The racing was close and the results showed 5 points ties! Andrew Wilde was the event winner. I can’t comment on any dual at the...

North West Junior Travellers Trophy – 19th May 2012

North West Junior Travellers Trophy – 19th May 2012

Our annual NWJTT event will take place on Saturday 19th May. Competitors briefing at 10.30am, first race at 11.00am. Three races, two to count. Handicap, Youth and Optimist fleets (numbers permitting). The galley will be open all day, serving great food. Entry £7 per boat.

Cruising Day – This Saturday, great forecast!

Cruising Day – This Saturday, great forecast!

Do you need advice on rigging? Help with your tacking or just an opportunity to sail with the safety of a rescue boat whilst the flash is quiet? I am planning to be at the club on Saturday from 10am. There is a great forecast for fair weather sailing and all are invited both new and old, young and old. Mike Dean