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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

Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club hosted their annual regatta over the weekend of the 11/12th July with three races (two to count) each day and incorporating a Miracle open meeting and the IOCA North West Championship with the overall results for these classes being based the two days racing. Saturday morning dawned bright and breezy with a gusty Force 3 to 4 south westerly breeze as 51 boats took to the water for the four separate fleet starts. First away...

Five years after the first Topper 4.2 National Championships took place at Leigh & Lowton SC, the class returned to Pennington Flash to compete in the 2015 event. With 42 helms travelling from all over mainland GB joining the two local helms, Lorcan Knowles and Brandon Banner, the weekend was set for some competitive sailing. Unfortunately, the weather was not on side and made the job of the Race Officer, Peter Baldwin, a very difficult one. After an initial postponement...

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. ...

  On Saturday 16th May Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club took part in the RYAs ‘Push The Boat Out’ scheme with the aim of introducing previously non-sailing members of the public to the joys of our sport by offering ‘have a go’ taster sessions at the club. Thankfully the sun shone and the forecast for plenty of wind did not deter people from turning up and taking to the water. It was busy throughout the day as individuals, families young...

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...

Sailing is a great sport that can be enjoyed by the whole family together. Why not come along to our Open Day on Saturday 16th May 10:30 to 15:30 and find out more. Have a trial sail with one of our instructors or just watch the kids have a go. We aim to let everyone who wants to, have a sail. Just bring along a pair of soft shoes like trainers and a change of clothes. Maybe a waterproof if the weather...