BigSalty Weather Forecast

Interested in the Weather Try out the Big Salty forecast this link is for Southend Forecast but from their page you can get a good forecast for most UK coastal locations.

Navigational Obstruction East of Canvey

Follow the link below for more details

http://www.islandyachtclub.co.uk/Obstruction%20Off%20Canvey%20Point.pdf

Simon Murray – Sub-Lieutenant Engineering Officer RN

Simon Murray, an Associate member and ex-LSC cadet and ex-member of the 3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts graduated as an Sub-lieutenant Engineering Officer from the Royal Naval College Dartmouth on 20th February 2009. Simon, who joined the Royal Navy 6 years ago as an engineering artificer apprentice progressed rapidly through the ranks, being awarded the Captain Marrack Prize on leaving HMS Sultan, Gosport, the RN Engineering School, as an Engineering Artificer. He than attended Portsmouth University and took a First Class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering. Simon spent a year at sea on the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible and 6 months on the Destroyer HMS York. He is currently awaiting drafting to sea prior to a return to HMS Sultan. Simon still finds time to sail regularly for the Royal Navy in New Zealand and Croatia as well as many UK-based events including the Fastnet Race, as well as dinghy sailing in the Solent. Alan Murray (Associate member LSC and Si’s Dad).

East & West Rack Plans

These rack plans are as of February 2009. Any Errors, Omissions or Alterations please contact me.
Anybody wishing to place a dinghy on the racks please contact me or a member of the comittee.

West Rack Plan (click to view)

East Rack Plan (click to view)

Please Note: Any unknown dinghy found on the racks is liable to be removed

Tim Wright ( Rack Officer)

01702 554041
07946 474307

Cadet Christmas Dinner – Saturday 13th December 2008

The Cadet Christmas Dinner was a great success despite several cadet members being unable to attend due to illness or prior commitments. A full 3 course dinner ably prepared by Sally Hull with the assistance of Anne Alani and Sarah Jefferey was enjoyed by all. The ‘waiting’ team of John Alani and Graham Hull also provided DJ and Bar duties respectively as well as providing supervisory cover. Our sincere thanks to Commodore Pip Rowley for her support, efforts and overall supervision of the evening! Happy Christmas to all!

Club Clothing – Order Now!

 

 

Order Now !!

Club Clothing

Rugby Shirts (quartered or plain,

long or short sleeved) – £28

Sweatshirts – £17

Fleece zipped – £32

Polo shirts – £15

T-shirts – £11

Baseball caps, navy blue, one size – £6

(All the above have embroidered Leigh-on-Sea Sailing Club

logo on front)

In the next two weeks I shall be putting an order in for

clothing so if you need any of the above please let me know

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

This may be the only order before Christmas.

Because our supplier will only take a minimum order of 12

items, should you miss this slot, you may have to wait several

months before I have a large enough order for next time!!

You may not see me at the Club but I can be

contacted by phone:

Gill – 01702 557168

 

Order Now !!

Cadet race training on the 16th November 2008

11:00am start at LSC " Race training for any cadets or Sea scouts in single handers (topaz, topper, laser) who can sail a triangular course in a force 3. Boats must be seaworthy and either a full length wet suit or drysuit must be worn.".

Doug Rivers – Senior Instructor

 

 

LSC Cruiser Lift Out 29/30/31 October 2008

 

The lift out this year will take place on 29/30/31 October.

This is open to members and non-members.  If you would like to join us this year please contact me or ask for an application form at the bar. The maximum length we can accommodate is 27 feet. Prices for monohulls range from £230 to £295 according to length, to cover lift-out, lift-in and storage. Water and electricity are available.

A work party will take place on the mornings of 4^th /5^th October between 0900 and1200 to tidy up the Prom. All owners who are craning out are asked to attend on at least one of those days armed with heavy gloves.  

Phil Greenwood -  philiz2@aol.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cadet Sailing Report – June 2008

11th June

The Cadet evening on 11th June was a Cadet Sailing Session. 11 cadets in Toppers and Topaz were afloat by just after 6.30pm. A fun session was the aim of the evening and that certainly seemed to be the case! Doug Rivers kindly assisted with various of the more familiar training exercises such as follow-the-leader and tacking on the whistle. Various cadets then took it upon themselves to indulge in capsize practice as well as assisting others in going swimming! The session finished off with a game of waterborne tag rugby with Graham Rivers’ team just edging out the team led by Ellen Jeffries 2-1. Well done!

The session finished at 8.00pm and all cadets enjoyed themselves and improved their sailing skills while doing so. The date for the next Cadet sailing session will shortly be announced and non-sailors are also welcome, there will be at least one support RIB in attendance. Cadets should bring suitable clothing for going afloat, buoyancy aids can be provided.

The Cadet Evening on the 18th June will be a normal cadet evening with ball games and music, but in addition there will be a cake making/decorating session. Cake ingredients will be available but bring anything that you wish to decorate your cake with such as icing, sprinkles, jellies etc.

Training Report – April 2008

19th – 20th April

An excellent two day session on Seamanship Skills was held over the weekend of 19/20th April. Those involved covered the theory side of launching, recovery, anchoring, man overboard and sundry other skills. This was followed up with practical excercises on the water and all acquitted themselves very well. These practicals brought home to many just how difficult actually doing is compared to knowing the theory!

In addition free sailing was available to those who wanted to simply practice their sailing and, among others, Steve Hill took the opportunity to try out a few high speed runs in his newly acquired Mystere Catamaran! Once ashore, very welcome sausage sandwiches and rolls were well received courtesy of the Hull family! Thank you!

The date(s) of the next training and free sailing sessions will be confirmed shortly. Please keep an eye on the website if you are interested.

Research Project – Club History

 Graham Dent is currently researching the clubs history for a hard backed centenery edition of Cockleshells. If anyone would like to share there memories photos and experiences please contact Graham direct 01702 476275 grahamdent@12freeukisp.co.uk.