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Solo Northern Travellers series at Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club

  The Solo Northern Travellers series resumed after the summer break with 35 helms arriving at Leigh & Lowton sailing club to be greeted by bright sunshine, an unseasonably high air temperature and absolutely no breeze whatsoever. When what little wind there was occasionally filled in it was not across the whole course and came with big wind shifts of up to 90 degrees and throughout the day, when it was there, averaged 4 to 5 knots over the day....

Topper and Optimist Zone Indicators – Double Home Wins for LLSC, Sam Cooper clinches NW Topper Series

Over 50 Northern Topper and Optimist competitors were welcomed by Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club for the Topper Traveller (doubling up as Zone indicator) and Optimist Zone training. Unfortunately the wind was not as cooperative as indicated in the forecast and racing was eventually postponed until after 2pm, allowing competitors to indulge in some training from Luke Shaw, the famous LLSC home cooking, canoeing and swimming before lunch in the sunshine!  2 races were held in wind between 1-6 knots and a large...

This years ‘Barts Bash’ race is due to be run on Sunday 20th September. 

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...

Super September approaches – Teras, Topper, Optimists and Solos – Enter now!

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...

Laser Open and Master – LLSC Sunday 16th August – Entries Open

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

Sad News

Sad News

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...

Regatta Weekend

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...

Lorcan Knowles – Topper 4.2 National Champion 2015 – Event report

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...

Leigh and Lowton Success at Bass North West Junior Travellers

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.

Regatta Weekend, Miracle Midlands and Optimist NW Areas 11th/12th July – online entries close Thursday night!!

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...