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...

Improvers course 2015 –   Our improvers course is not a certificate course, but is an excellent way for those who have completed RYA Level 1 & 2,  to develop their skills and progress to club racing if they like. There will be a total of 10 sessions on the following dates: – Sat 9th May (10.00am  – 4.30pm) Sat 16th May (10.00am – 4.30pm) Sat 23rd May (10.00am – 4.30pm) Sat 30th May (10.00am – 4.30pm) Sat 6th June (10.00am – 4.30pm) Wed...

Wednesday night sailing started last week with Sue Atherton and Rebecca Coop having saved the day and very kindly stepped in at the last minute to do the catering. To help them know roughly how many they will be catering for the menus will be available each week via the link below ….. if you know in advance you will be sailing and eating it would be helpful if you could please pre-order your food. Google menu and list Alternatively, you...