Latest News – Littleton Sailing Club

2021 CSSC Dinghy Championships

8th April 2021 Louise Veryard Forthcoming Events, Latest News

We are planning to host the 2021 CSSC Dinghy Championships on the weekend of 26 & 27 June 2021.

In the lead up to this event, Littleton Sailing Club and CSSA will be reviewing the scope and risk and prospective COVID19 restrictions in force.

We welcome all CSSC Members, members of CSSA Sailing Clubs, and Armed Forces Sailing Associations, with opportunities to participate for all levels of experience, from youth sailors to those new to competitive racing, through to the most competitive:

A rookie fleet and championship fleet
Youth, double handed and single handed awards
Coaching available for those new to racing
BBQ on Saturday and catering available on site
Local camping and hotel accommodation available
Ample car parking available
CSSA Trophies and awards
Local dinghies available to rent, for those travelling a distance
Compete as a club or area group for the CSSA team trophy, the ‘Littleton Bell’, currently held by Hooe Point Sailing Club, Plymouth

Please check back for updates and NOR on 29 April, and open for application is anticipated by 29 May.

Re-opening for buddy sailing from 29 March

1st March 2021 Louise Veryard Critical News, Latest News

We are pleased to announce a return to sailing from 29 March 2021 in line with government guidelines.

The club will be open for buddy sailing initially, with additional sailing activities and access to club facilities to follow as soon as possible.

For more detailed information about the facilities available, please see the current sailing activities page and refer to the table on the homepage. Please note, all plans are subject to change if the situation or guidelines alter.

The club is closed until further notice

5th January 2021 Louise Veryard Latest News

Coronavirus (Covid19) Sailing Update 5th January 2021

In line with the new lockdown, the club is now closed until further notice. No access to the clubhouse, garage, slipways or workshop is permitted. Collection of your boat is also not possible under the restrictions as it is unlikely to be classed as an essential journey. The measures also includes no access for maintenance. It is also not permitted to meet socially on the club grounds.

Please stay safe and observe the government guidance to stay at home.

Galley closed from 10th Oct until further notice

9th October 2020 Louise Veryard Latest News

Please be aware that the galley will be closed from immediate effect until further notice. Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch and hot drinks with you.

UPDATED: Autumn and Winter Sailing Schedule from 10th October

25th September 2020 Louise Veryard Latest News

UPDATED 14 OCTOBER

Our winter series racing starts on the 10th October and continues until 28th March 2021. Racing takes place on Saturdays before Christmas and switches to Sundays after Christmas.

Dates as follows:

Saturdays from 10th October to 19th December 2020

There will be no safety cover or racing on Sundays during this period.

10:30 Solo Class Early Winter Series
10:35 General Handicap Early Winter Series
11:30 General Handicap Early Winter Series
16:00 Safety cover withdrawn

Sundays from 10th January to 28th March 2021

There will be no safety cover or racing on Saturdays during this period.

10:30 General Handicap Late Winter Series
11.30 General Handicap Late Winter Series (back to back with race 1)

Special trophy days:

Icicle Trophy 3rd January 2021

11:00 General Handicap Icicle Trophy
12:45 General Handicap Icicle Trophy
14:00 General Handicap Icicle Trophy

Brass Monkey 7th February 2021

11:00 General Handicap Brass Monkey
12:45 General Handicap Brass Monkey
14:00 General Handicap Brass Monkey

Note that on days when there is no safety cover over the winter members may still sail so long as they have someone else in attendance who could effect a rescue if needed.

Winter Clothing
Please be reminded that our club rules state that from November till end of March either a wetsuit or drysuit must be worn as the water temperature becomes rather more refreshing.

Winter Membership
If you’re not already a member and would like to enjoy winter sailing at Littleton, please see details of our winter membership offer.

Check in at the club using the NHS Covid-19 app

24th September 2020 Louise Veryard Latest News, Uncategorised

From this week we ask you to scan the official Littleton QR code each time that you visit the club instead of texting Tim.

1) Download the app on your phone

The NHS COVID-19 app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play.

2) Select ‘Venue check-in’

When you arrive at the club, open the app and select ‘Venue check-in’ and allow the app to access your camera so that you can scan the Littleton QR code.

3) Scan the official Littleton QR code

You will see large A4 laminated posters with the official Littleton QR code printed on them at various points around the club.

Follow the instructions on the app to scan the code.

Please remember to scan the QR code each time you come so that we can keep an accurate record of everyone on site and keep people safe.

We are also adding a book in the galley to record names for people who don’t have a phone with the app installed, or forget to scan the QR code.

Littleton Sailing Club Regatta 29 August

4th August 2020 Louise Veryard Forthcoming Events, Latest News

We look forward to welcoming members to the Littleton Sailing Club Regatta, which will be held on Saturday 29th August.

There will be three races across the day, with the first race at 11:00am.

General cruising is welcome all day.

The galley will be open from 10am to 4pm (weather permitting):

Food must be pre-ordered and paid for prior to going out on the water.
Tea/coffee and soft drinks will be available throughout the day.
Card and contactless payments only, no cash and no tabs.
Please socially distance and use the one-way system: go up the fire escape by the workshop along the balcony, preorder you food and exit via the kitchen fire escape.

OD, Safety Boat & Loos Open at Weekends

17th June 2020 Louise Veryard Latest News

We will now have both Officer of the Day (OD) and Safety Boat (SB) at the weekend together with opening of the club house loos, but not the changing rooms. The upper level of the clubhouse remains out of bounds. For detailed information, please see the Current Sailing Activities page.

LSC Facilities as of 2nd December 2020

All aspects are subject to change. Please check the e-bulletin for updates.

	Status	Details
Littleton Sailing Club	OPEN	Government guidelines to be followed when on site. Scan QR code on arrival to check in using the NHS COVID-19 app.
Winter racing	OPEN	2 morning races from 10:30. Saturdays from 10th October to 19th December 2020, Sundays from 10th January to 28th March 2021.
Cruising	OPEN	Up until 2pm on race days. Buddy sailing at other times.
Windsurfing	OPEN
Stand up paddleboarding (SUP)	OPEN
Full duty team	YES	Modified responsibilities.
Safety boat	OPEN	Cover on Saturdays until Xmas and then Sundays Jan to Mar with priority on sailor safety, boat recoveries limited.
Boat hire	OPEN	Cleaning required before and after sailing.
Toilets	OPEN	Limited numbers and keep distance.
Galley catering	CLOSED	Galley closed until further notice. Don't forget to bring a packed lunch and hot drinks with you.
Changing rooms	OPEN	Limited numbers, come ready changed if possible, access to showers only if necessary, bags left in car to keep room clear.
Bar	CLOSED
Juniors' Sailing Group	CLOSED	Buddy sailing with dinghy hire available for Youth helms with RYA Stage 3 or above.

Dinghy hire now available

5th June 2020 Louise Veryard Latest News

A selection of club dinghies are available to hire again for helms with RYA Level 1&2 or equivalent experience. This includes the club’s Lasers, Solo, Comet and one Vision for hire (only members of the same household can sail together in the Vision).

There are 3 Fevas and 3 Picos available for Youth helms with RYA Stage 3 or above.

At the end of each session please wash the boat down with soapy water. We have left buckets, brushes and washing liquid around the slip ways so please do this at the end of the day.

Weekday hire is possible but restricted on the wind strength so please do not be disappointed if your booking is not confirmed.

For more information and instruction on how to book, please see our boat hire page.

LSC Facilities as of 2nd December 2020

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