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2013 Littleton Trophy Winners to Date Burgee Trophy (3/9 Mar) - Jonathan Jowett, Solo Icicle Trophy (6th Jan) - Daniel Goodman, Solo Brass Monkey (27th Jan) - Jonathan Jowett, Solo 2012 Littleton Trophy Winners Icicle Trophy (8th Jan) - Julian Rickards, Solo Brass Monkey (29th Jan) - Colin Dobner, Solo Burgee Trophy (3rd/11th Mar) - Trevor Rawlins, Solo Pepper Pursuit (13th May) - Daniel Goodman, Solo 6 Hour Race (9th June) - Richard Cambrook/Trevor Rawlins, Solo Summer Cup (24th June) - Daniel Goodman, Solo Club Regatta (8th September) - Mark Fowler, Laser Allen Vase (23rd September) - Simon Derham, Laser 2011 Littleton Trophy Winners Icicle Trophy (9th Jan) - Daniel Goodman, Solo Brass Monkey (30th Jan) - Simon Derham, Laser Burgee Trophy (6th/12th Mar) - Vanda Jowett, Solo Pioneer Trophy (9th Apr) - Amy Cotter, Laser Radial Pepper Pursuit Race (14th May) - Mike Dray, Solo 6 Hour Race (11th Jun) - Richard Cambrook/Daniel Goodman, Solo Summer Cup (25th Jun) - Daniel Goodman, Solo Club Regatta (10th Sep) - Martin and Heidi Vinson, RS200 Allen Vase (25th Sep) - Simon Derham, Laser Ladies Bowl (8th Oct) - Amy Cotter, Laser Radial Veterans Trophy (8th Oct) - David Glover, Laser Single Handed Trophy (8th Oct) - Trevor Rawlins, Solo Pioneer Cup (22nd Oct) - Debbie Robertshaw, Laser

SB20 World Championship hat trick for Geoff Carveth - 12-20 December It was a gripping finish on the deciding day at the UON SB20 World Championships at Hamilton Island, Australia, with Littleton member, Geoff Carveth being crowned SB20 world champion for the third time. It was the closest finish at any SB20 worlds with the top three places all tied on 41 points after six days and 12 races. A countback was needed to separate the ultimate victor from second and third. Read more...

Littleton Juniors Go J80 Sailing - 10 November 13 youngsters age 8 to 16 from the Littleton Juniors group took control of two 8m J80 keel boats at Queen Mary, under the guidance of Colin Dobner, and Andrew Selves. The Juniors group have sailed throughout the summer at Littleton developing skills in a range of dinghies - this special day expanded the skills and team work of some of the experienced juniors through crewing and helming 8m (26') J80 keel boats. Controlling the boats required great communication and coordination by the whole crew. The fun really started when they launched the 60m2 (700 sq ft) spinnakers. The day really consolidated many of the sailing and racing skills learned on the Juniors own Feva and Pico boats - but was also a fantastic day out for Juniors and leaders. View photos from the day... Littleton Juniors is a parent led and financed group with children from 4 years upwards, to develop sailing skills in a fun and friendly environment. Juniors sailing restarts in May 2013.

Surrey Schools Regatta - 22 September The 2012 Surrey Schools Regatta, hosted by Littleton attracted 27 teams from 5 different youth sailing organisations competing through 4 races to secure trophies and certificates, presented by Commodore Sue Antonelli. Full fleet results ...

National Windsurfing Festival, Hayling Island - 7-9 September Congratulations to club member, windsurfer, Clive Cherry who attended the National Windsurfing Festival, competing for the first time. He was delighted with 21st place overall out of 280 in the Freeride Class, which is open to anyone who does not compete at national level. Watch a video of the event highlights ...

Solo Inland Championships - 8/9 September 5 Littleton Solo sailors participated in this year's Solo Inland Championships, held at Rutland Water. In a fleet of 85 boats in total our congratulations go to the top Littleton sailors Daniel Goodman (10th overall) and Leo Dixon (12th overall). Full results and report ...

2012 Solo National Championships, Mounts Bay - 21-27 July Dan Goodman, Vand Jowett, Jon Jowett and Paul Hurn made up this year's Littleton Team at the Solo Nationals. Racing took place over 6 days in a variety of wind strengths; so something for everyone, and the sun shone all week! Top Littleton place was Dan in 23rd with Vanda retaining 1st lady in 25th. Race report, results and video footage...

Littleton Team successfully defends the Littleton Bell Trophy at the 2012 CSSA/CSSC Dinghy Championships - Congratulations to all and especially to Laura Glover, who came 2nd overall in the event. Look out for the full story in the next edition of Littleton SCene. Results...

Littleton Solo Sailors in the Prizes Over the weekend of 23/24 June, Ed Pepper won the Twickenham SC solo open meeting and Mike Dray came 2nd. The previous day Mike had also travelled to Spinnaker SC where he gained 3rd place in their open meeting.

Speed Records Smashed! 16th June - Harry Rickards set a new windsurfer speed record of 30.7 knots. 29 April - Trevor Rawlins and Tim O'Toole set a new non-foiling dinghy record of 17.6 knots in an RS200. 15 May - Debbie Robertshaw beat Simon Derham's existing Laser record of 12.8 knots with a speed of 13.1 knots in her Laser Radial. Littleton Speed Challenge page ...

9-10 June, Comet Association Championships Congratulations to Littleton member, Steve Lemmon on winning the 2012 Comet Association Championships. The event was held on the River Avon at Severn Sailing Club, which is Steve's family's home club. Steve sailed consistently throughout the weekend, discarding a 4th place to take the overall title.

Littleton Solo Open Meeting - Sun 25th March 26 competitors took part in this year's Solo open meeting. With three different race winners there was everything to play for. Godfrey Clark (Fishers Green) pulled up from 6th to 2nd on the very last beat to take the trophy. Yachts & Yachting report \| Results

Ionian Regatta - 15th September Sailing a Sadler 32, Littleton members Colin Dobner and Sue Pinnell (plus crew) came 2nd in class and 13th overall in this year's Ionian Regatta. Shortly afterwards the remains of Hurricane Katerina hit Lefkas wreaking havoc and leaving 2 dead. Littleton members known to be in the area at the time were reported safe. Youtube video of the disaster aftermath ...
SB3 National Championships, Hamble - 27-30th August Littleton members competing at this event were; in Robina (Sue Antonelli, Jo Lloyd, Dan Goodman & Martin Vinson) and helm of Body Elements (Geoff Carveth). Geoff finished 4th and the Robina team finished 14th. Full results ...
Queen Mary SC, Hadfield Trophy - 29th August Congratulations to Littleton Tasar sailors, Liz and Roger Pescod, on coming 2nd in the Hadfield Pursuit Trophy at QMSC on Bank Holiday Monday. Full results ... SigneT National Championships – Ullswater, 7-12th August Two SigneTs represented Littleton in wet weather at Ullswater. Lucy Nicholson and Alice Nicholson finishing 14th in their first Nationals (and winning the capsize trophy), while Paul Nicholson came 1st overall.
Salcombe YC Regatta, 7-12th August Littleton results: Ed & Sue Pepper - 1st (medium handicap), Nick Pepper - 5th (Laser fleet), Peter Thorning - 8th (Salcombe Yawl, green fleet), Keith Carter - 3rd (Salcombe Yawl, gold fleet).
2011 CSSA Dinghy Championships - Netley, 23-24th July Congratulations to the Littleton team on defending the team prize. The Littleton Bell is back behind the bar for another year! Results ... Photos ...
Solo National Championships - Abersoch, 17-22nd July 97 competitors entered the 2011 Solo Nationals. The Littleton team, consisted of Dan Goodman, Joe Rycroft, Jon Jowett, Vanda Jowett and Keith Carter. Dan was our top man, finishing in 11th place. Vanda was 1st lady. Full results and report ... Photos ...
Swallow comes to Littleton (3 July) The day the renovated boat Swallow from the film Swallows and Amazons visited Littleton in pictures ...
Laser SB3 World Championships (16-20 May 2011) Congratulations to Littleton member Geoff Carveth and his crew, on winning the 2011 SB3 World Championships at Torbay. Report, interview, photos and results ...
Sat 7th May - The Mid-Thames Trophy attracted 40 entries, including 16 visitors from our neighbouring Thames based clubs. Results ...
Solo Open Meeting - 27th March 2011 Congratulations to the 2011 winner, Richard Cambrook. Results and photos.
February 2011 -We now have a webcam and weather station at the club. The webcam page also includes a summary of the current weather conditions. Links to both can be found on the home page.
	Congratulations to club member Richard Mitchell, on being presented with one of the RYA’s most prestigious awards, an RYA Lifetime Commitment Award on Thursday 18th November 2010 by HRH the Princess Royal, President of the RYA at the organisation’s annual awards ceremony held at London’s One Great George Street. More information ...