Barts Bash 2015 As we lost the 3 race Late Summer Trophy Day on the 30th August due to there being no wind it has been decided to re-stage the Trophy Day on the 20th and the first race of the day, as well as counting towards the Trophy Day, will be designated as our ‘Barts Bash’ race. If you want to sail all three races or just the ‘Barts Bash’ one please register yourself for the race via the...
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
Just to inform our members that one of our Honorary members,Maureen Henderson, died peacefully in her sleep last Friday aged 90 years. Older members will remember Maureen as the mother of Debbie Taylor, mother-in-law to Roger and Grandmother (plus baby sitter in the club house when Roger & Debbie were out sailing) to Jenny and Pippa. She was also a very active member and volunteer throughout her time at Leigh & Lowton. Our thoughts are with the family at this...
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...
It doesnt happen too often but Leigh and Lowton scored firsts in all 3 main fleets on Saturdays North West Junior Travellers. Lorcan Knowles, Harvey Leigh and Gareth Staples Jones all won there classes. The Bassenthwaite commodore commented how close the racing was. Finally new LLSC member Noe Peckham picked up the endeavour prize for a plucky performance.
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...