Little Ship Club

NEXT WEEK We’ve got our Club Night: Informal Wine & Cheese Party

An informal Club Night with wine, cheese and good company at the Little Ship Club.

A relaxed evening for members and guests to catch up, enjoy a glass together and spend time at the Club over a simple summer social.

📅 Tuesday, 21st July
⏰ 18:30
📍 Little Ship Club, EC4R 3TB
👍 Non-members welcome

Book here 👉 https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/club-night-wine-and-cheese-party-tuesday-21st-july

Our members have been out and about once again, sharing snaps from near and far 📸

This week’s journeys have taken us from Crosshaven and Dartmouth to Ullapool, with Bowhead also making an appearance on the water. We’ve also had photos from a rescue mission near Old Harry Rocks, plus a visit from NAO Victoria at St Katharine Docks.

Our member Tim Crabtree recently shared these snaps from his sail around Fastnet Rock.

Known for its dramatic lighthouse, challenging waters and legendary place in offshore racing history, Fastnet is an iconic landmark in the sailing world. 🌊

NEXT WEEK We’ve got our Club Night: Yacht Fractions

From Menorca to the Dodecanese, Denis Lyons and his wife will be sharing their experiences of cruising in their shared yacht.

The evening will offer a first-hand look at shared yacht ownership, with practical insight into how it works, where it can take you and what to consider when planning cruising adventures further afield.

📅 Tuesday, 14th July
⏰ 18:30
📍 Little Ship Club, EC4R 3TB
👍 Non-members welcome

Book here 👉 https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/club-night-yacht-fractions-tuesday-14th-july

Our members Lewis and Sasha are continuing their circumnavigation aboard Return of Irina, with this latest stretch taking them along the west coast of Scotland and up towards the Hebrides.

Their journey so far has taken in everything from shifting landscapes and remote anchorages to whisky distilleries, wildlife sightings and even whales along the way 🌊

Last weekend, crews took to the water for Solent Buoy Challenge 3, the next round in the series out in the Solent.

🥇 Kioni won with a corrected score of 20.8
🥈 Ronhilda came second with 19

Well done to everyone who took part, and thank you to Cowes Harbour Shepards Marina for hosting us afterwards!

IN TWO WEEKS We’ve got our Solent Buoy Challenge 4 - 2026 Series

Race around the Solent and its approaches, collecting as many points as possible by passing or rounding marks within the challenge time.

Boats can choose their own starting point, making strategic use of the tide and wind conditions to plan their route. Each mark counts for 1 point, with double points for the Little Ship Club mark.

📅 Saturday, 18th July
📍 Bembridge Harbour
👍 Non-members welcome

Book here 👉 https://web.littleshipclub.co.uk/event-details/solent-buoy-challenge-4-2026-series

IN THREE WEEKS We’ve got our Centenary Rally Cruise: Discovering the Golfe du Morbihan

Celebrate 100 years of sailing with the Little Ship Club on a centenary cruise in the beautiful Golfe du Morbihan.

A week of sailing in good company, exploring one of Brittany’s most scenic cruising areas and marking this special year for the Club on the water.

📅 Saturday, 25th July to Friday, 31st July
📍 Golfe du Morbihan, Brittany
⭐ Members and guests only

Book here 👉 https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/cruise-rally/centenary-rally-cruise-discovering-golfe-du-morbihan

For this week’s Club Night, we heard from member Ian Claxton, creator of the club’s Boat Maintenance App, for a fascinating look at boat electronics and modern maintenance ⚡️

Ian shared how he uses different forms of technology to work with his own boat electronics, and how tools like the app can support boat owners with maintenance, observation, planning and confidence on board.

It was a very interesting insight into the ways electronics and boat maintenance are continuing to evolve. Thank you to Ian, and to everyone who joined us at the clubhouse! 🍻