The Brass Monkey event was posponed at Christmas time and re run at York Dales SC on Saturday. Congratulations to Oliver Blackburn who threaded his Topper through the 82 strong handicap fleet to finish a fantastic 2nd overall. A pesky 49er pipped him to the post. A two race event in medium winds was just the ticket for Olly, who is actually a Whte Rose lad but wares his Red Rose just for LLSC. Lancashire Lass Steph Wingate finish well in 19th...
Deadline for names this Sunday – please contact Sue on 07745702747 or [email protected] Children’s christmas party. Sunday 15th December 3.30- 5.30pm Childrens’ entertainer, Party food, Visit from santa by boat. Please sign up on the poster at the club. Any queries contact: Sue Atherton
Training & development for all oppy sailors (able to sail a triangular course). An ioca winter training initiative to support and develop our young sailors in the north west. Rya coach at every session * fun training * fun sailing Sat 16th November 2013 Sat 14th December 2013 Sat 18th January 2014 Sat 22nd February 2014 Sat 22nd March 2014 Sat 12th April 2014 DETAILS FOR ALL EVENTS: VENUE: Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club. TIME: Rigged and ready for 10am...
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...
Where the calendar says ‘help needed’ then the event cannot go ahead until more volunteers are found. If you can help please email Terry or Cathy. If your name is on the list and you cant attend SWAP it ——- DON’T LEAVE it.
National Intermediate squaddy Lucy Mearns blitzed the whole entry at weekend to take first place at the National Series event in Pwllheli this weekend. From the first race Lucy’s intentions were obvious. In 8 to 18 knotts her determination to lead the fleet was outstanding. The first day saw 4 races back to back and a further two on the Sunday; in lighter airs, resulted in Miss Mearns discarding a miniscule 4 points. The trail blazing effort left the top boys...
The Final Younique North West Topper Traveller 2013 and RYA West Zone squad selection event took place at Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club. The event saw 47 competitors all competing in the final event of the series, but the wind failed to cooperate with racing in 1-5 knots from the East round to SW by the end of the day. Despite this, and after a lot of patience from the race committee and competitors alike, all 3 races were sailed....
Over 40 kids/youths took part in the Summer Camp at the end of August. Beginners, intermediates and advanced alike were put through their paces by a number of our top coaches. Many thanks to Dave Eccles, Jamie Catchpole, Chris Barnes, Adam Millington and Tom Leckie along with all their band if merry helpers!! Looking forward to next year already!
LLSC Topper 29er & Feva sailors returning fantastic results on National level events. Olli Blackburn got a podium 3rd at the Topper National series at light winded Derwent Reservoir this weekend with Haydn Griffiths (Tallyman) close behind with a very respectable 5th . 111 entries. Last weekend at the Topper Northern Champs at Bassenthwaite , LLSC DOMINATED with Nick Deveraux taking the honours Haydn Griffiths 2nd , James Grumitt 3rd ,Dan Budden 4th and Lucy Mearns 5th. A very close fought event...
