Category: Open Events Info

Tipsy Series Changes

Following the unprecedented conditions during January of either no wind or too much wind, resulting in the loss of most of the races, we have taken the decision to amend the schedule for the remainder of the series in order to run additional races. From Sunday 10th February the first race each Sunday is now scheduled to start at 11:30 rather than the previous 12:00. This will allow time for a 3rd race each day. The plan is 1 race...

Open Meetings

You can now enter the Phantom and Solution open meeting on 16th & 17th April via Webcollect We’re also hosting these open events throughout the year Solo Northerns- 25 & 26th June Miracle and Optimist open as part of theRegatta weekend 9th & 10th July RS400 Open 6th & 7th  August 2.4mR Open 3rd & 4th September Topper Open 10th September NWSTT-Senior Travellers 13th September Laser Open 21st August RS200 Open 24th September NWJTT-Junior Travellers 22nd October Training and other...

Solution Open & Phantom Northern Champs – 29/30 March. Entries now open.

The Phantom North 2014 Series, sponsored by www.standardsplus.co.uk , has the first event on 29 and 30 March (2 days) at Leigh and Lowton SC. This is the first of 9 events across the North during the year and the series is growing every year, attracting new sailors. There are some new venues this year with locations across the region – so you’ll never be far from a Phantom North event. Leigh and Lowton SC (www.llsc.org.uk) is one of the most active clubs in...

2013/4 Winter Series. 60% discount available.

Click here to enter now >> 1. LLSC Members Free of charge. 🙂 2. Non-members. Ever considered joining?  No joining fee.  Click here to take a look.  LLSC Subscriptions 3. Pay and sail. a) Revett and/or Icicle series entry only available online. Up to 50% discount below daily entry price. b) All 4 series events ‘Winter Racing Package’ only available online. 60% discount below daily entry price. Click here to enter now >> Events 1. Guy Fawkes Pursuit Race – Overall prizes plus new this year fleet prize, where 6+ starters in a...

North West Junior Traveller Trophy – 18th May 2013 – Notice of Race and entry details

North West Junior Traveller Trophy – 18th May 2013 – Notice of Race and entry details

ENTER ONLINE HERE > Saturday 18th May is the date for the Leigh and Lowton event for the North West Junior Traveller Trophy. Open to all helms and crews under 19 on the 31st August 2013, full details of the Notice of Race can be found on the attachment. We are trialling our new on-line entry system for this event and you can access this by following the link below. Entries made before the 16th May using this system will be...

RNLI Trophy Day – 5 brave Topper sailors put the adults to shame

5 brave Topper sailors put the adults to shame in the RNLI trophy day at Leigh & Lowton.  As 25-35 knot winds came down the flash with real feel of -5C in the air the toppers were held down by parents as they rigged! Only 2 were to survive the full course with racing shortened down to one 30 minute race.  With Emma knocked down as she left the shore and Haydn and James succumbing to the conditions, it was...

GJW 2012/13 Winter Series Information

Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club have teamed up with GJW Direct Insurance who will sponsor and support the Club’s sailing programme throughout the 2012/13 Winter Season.2012/13 Winter Series Dates Guy Fawkes Pursuit – 4 November, Opi start 12:40pm Revett Open Series – 10 races, 2 per day, 11 Nov – 9 Dec, midday start New Years Day Pursuit – 1st Jan, Opi start 12:40pm Tipsy Icicle Open Series – 20 races, 2 per day, 6 Jan – 10 March, midday start The...