There has been a boom recently in people returning to dinghy sailing after years away. People who grew up sailing and have wanted to get back into it are taking this opportunity to return to the water. Sailing is great for our well-being, both physical and mental. Don’t you miss the water, the wind, and the excitement of each day in different conditions?
Why return to sailing?
- Enjoy the outdoors and being active
- Feel stronger and fitter
- Increase your confidence
- Get to know other returning and competitive sailors plus people who enjoy just cruising
- Sailing promotes problem solving and teamwork
- Club sports have been shown to improve well-being, fitness, and promote a longer, healthier life
- Sailing is actively encouraged by the Government in England in recognition of the significant physical and mental health benefits it brings
- GPs in the south east are encouraged to prescribe sailing
Why Littleton?
- Competitive races each weekend all year round
- Boats available for hire to members with RYA Level 1&2 or equivalent experience
- Improver coaching available
- All-comer courses organised for returning and improver sailors to practice
- Ian Walker, current Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Director of Racing and Olympic sailor, learned to sail at Littleton as a child in Optimist dinghy sailboats
- The local training at Littleton enabled our members to go on to become international and world champions and to take up professional work as Instructors and commercial ship captain
- Littleton trained Sarah Web – Olympic sailor, and Rob Wilson – Olympic hopeful and now Team Ineos sailing coach
- Some of our longest active members, who have maintained active memberships for 60 years, have done so because of the sense of community and the fun environment
- We are proud to have third generation members now
Join our Friendly Club
We are open to new members, the fee is £177 for an annual individual membership. Berthing fees for annual membership start at £42.
If you are a member of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership of Littleton SC is discounted.
For more information on how to join, please see our Join Us page.
Hi
I’m looking for taster sessions for my husband. He has a fair bit of sailing experience, but has not done any for many years.
Am I able to get him some kind of gift voucher or book him in for a taster session with yourselves?
Many thanks
Thanks for you interest in our taster sessions, we have two bookable taster evenings coming up in June on the 12th or 26th that would be ideal for someone looking to get back into sailing, more details and links to book here: https://www.littletonsc.co.uk/2024/03/03/dinghy-sailing-tasters-2024/