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A most informative and entertaining “chat” on Sunday afternoon from long standing Largs SC member Jamie Matheson, on owning and racing “Opposition”, which was formerly Edward Heath’s “Morning Cloud”, and the magnificent classic Fife yacht “Mariquita”.

Jamie gave us a fascinating insight into the world of big boat ownership and racing, and competing in the “arms race” on the Solent with Opposition, and the Mediterranean classic yacht circuit. His anecdotes and the exchanges with us really added to a most enjoyable afternoon.

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The LSTA training sessions for 2024 have started to be added to Webcollect and can now be booked by following the links below.

Quiz - furrowed brows on the dingbats round!

Reports and photos from the February quiz and 50:50 draw, and an excellent talk by member Dr Stephen Harrison on Viking history and graves on Bute and Arran.

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The next quiz is on Friday 8th March, and the talk on Sunday 10th March is a “fireside chat” by member Jamie Matheson on sailing and racing classic yachts, including the Fife classic "Mariquita", and "Opposition" - which was Ted Heath's "Morning Cloud". More details to follow.

A fireside chat by Jamie Matheson on sailing and racing classic yachts, including the Fife classic "Mariquita", and "Opposition" - which was Ted Heath's "Morning Cloud".

2pm in the Hems Kalis room. All welcome!

For various reasons we have had to change the date of the Quiz Night to Friday 15 March. Bar will open 6.30pm, Buffet from 7pm, Quiz from 8pm.

Meal choices - either chicken in a tarragon and white wine sauce served with rice and garlic bread, or vegetarian curry with rice and nan bread. Dessert: a selection of cheesecakes with cream or chocolate fudge cake with cream. Book your meal emailing Julia (secretary@largssc.co.uk) with your choice of meal and the names.

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Note - even though the date of the quiz has changed, the Sunday talk on 10th March is unchanged - the experience of sailing and racing classic yachts - a fireside chat by Jamie Matheson on sailing and racing classic yachts, including the Fife classic "Mariquita", and "Opposition" - which was Ted Heath's "Morning Cloud".

56 junior and youth entrants across Optimist, Topper, ILCA (“Laser”), and Feva dinghy classes, plus windsurfers Techno 293 and iQFoil, gathered for the RYAS Winter Championships over the weekend of the 2nd-3rd of December at Largs SC.

Well done to all the competitors, including LSC's own Ruairi Herrington, narrow winner in the closely fought ILCA 6 class, with Cameron McDaid third. Also to all the volunteers ashore and afloat who made the event possible, including committee boats Ann of Bookham (Neville Fenwick), and Kate Bird (Delphin).

Click on "read more" to see more photos.  Full report and results here.

Actually not so much a newsletter – more a newspaper, but there’s been so much happening at the club, afloat and ashore, since the previous e-news in June!

On the water, we’ve had club racing, a full programme of junior and adult sail training, plus the well attended (40!) youth sailing week in August, powerboat and other training courses, and our main event, Largs Regatta Festival and the Round Cumbraes Weekend. Our cruising members have enjoyed a full programme of cruises in company, bookending the season with socials – a fitting out supper, and a laying up supper dance, when we welcomed the cruising group’s founder Gordon McLaren as our special guest.

Ashore, the clubhouse has been busy, with club and external functions, including our volunteer party, recognising the amazing contribution so many members make to the club. Quiz nights are restarting, and other socials are in planning over the winter. Note also our AGM on Sunday 3rd December.

Open the pdf, to see the full newsletter.

Sun 24th Mar 2024

Winter racing to start off the season, open to all LSC members and visitors (for a small fee which includes boat storage in the dinghy park during the series). 

Enter on the day of racing with the Race Officer in the club lounge.

The Largs Sailing Club New Year Race 2024 was postponed from 7th January due to too much sun, and not enough wind, and was held on Sunday 14th January, in much better sailing conditions, and with a magnificent 38 entrants.

Over the two races, top spot was claimed by Roo Purves in his ILCA 6 ("Laser"), with two firsts, second in their Cherub Phil and Carol Alderson, and third overall Gavin McGill in his Laser. Full results in the link below.

 

Largs Sailing Club

Largs Sailing Club was founded in 1936 (see our history pages), and is now based in a modern clubhouse in Largs Yacht Haven, just to the south of Largs.

The Club organises a range of activities for all ages and abilities, from the teaching of beginners by the LSTA to hosting large national and world championship events. We also run regular racing for dinghies, and keelboat events. Our active cruising section (sail and power) organises cruises in company around the Clyde and the west of Scotland, and holds regular talks and skills workshops.

Throughout the year, we hold quiz nights, talks with guest speakers, and themed evenings including dances and parties.

Our waterfront location gives us the best view in the marina, as can be seen from the LSC WebCam. Our Lookout Lounge is a welcoming port of call for members and guests. It has a bar run by club volunteers, which is open for club organised activities. During clubhouse opening hours, members can access a range of snacks and hot drinks, with an honesty box.

Rooms in our clubhouse are available to hire for occasions such as business meetings, sail training, art exhibits etc., and are complete with wireless internet and AV equipment.

WINTER CLUBHOUSE, CAFE AND BAR HOURS

Our clubhouse has now reopened for the new season after the winter maintenance by John Ridley and many volunteers, so a big thankyou to all of them!

The clubhouse is open from 0800 to 1700 every day, and is accessible with the members' door code.

Come in and grab a coffee or snack from our honesty café in the Lookout Lounge. We have sandwiches, crisps, snack bars and even pot noodles for sale. It is self-service and you can pay by card or cash. The Club reserves the right to close the building early if the weather is atrocious and members are unlikely to be popping in. We endeavour to keep members informed of any early closures where possible. Sometimes weekend training will mean the building is open slightly later.

Bar Opening - Sunday afternoon plus Socials. Our bar is manned by club volunteers, and they reserve the right to close early if the day's activity has been cancelled, or the bar is quiet. We endeavour to keep members informed where possible.

Please keep an eye on the Club website and Club Facebook pages for details of any socials in the club. Remember also that many members meet on Tuesday mornings for coffee and a natter - join us!

​​Members can hire our main Lookout Lounge for private parties, and hire the upstairs office. Members and outside groups can book the Hems Kalis meeting room, with AV facilities. All have access to our high speed wi-fi.

For full details, see http://www.largssc.co.uk/club/facilities, or contact Julia in the office (secretary@largssc.co.uk).

 

Newsletter

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Actually not so much a newsletter – more a newspaper, but there’s been so much happening at the club, afloat and ashore, since the previous e-news in June!

On the water, we’ve had club racing, a full programme of junior and adult sail training, plus the well attended (40!) youth sailing week in August, powerboat and other training courses, and our main event, Largs Regatta Festival and the Round Cumbraes Weekend. Our sailors have also been travelling, and many congratulations to Phil and Carol Alderson, Cherub National Champions 2023, and our young sailors, competing in many events up and down the country.

Our cruising members have enjoyed a full programme of cruises in company, bookending the season with socials – a fitting out supper, and a laying up supper dance, when we welcomed the cruising group’s founder Gordon McLaren as our special guest.

Ashore, the clubhouse has been busy, with club and external functions, including our volunteer party, recognising the amazing contribution so many members make to the club. Quiz nights are restarting, and other socials are in planning over the winter. Note also our AGM on Sunday 3rd December.

Open the pdf to see the full newsletter.

LSC Merchandising

If you want some Largs Sailing Club branded clothing then you can now choose from a wide range of items supplied by World Leisurewear. Click below to find out more.

Cruising with Friends

Cruising and Socialising

Fantastic View

Fantastic View Photo by Gordon Cochrane

Great Location

Great Location Photo by Marc Turner

Major Sailing Events

Laser Nationals, Photo by Marc Turner

Training

Training for Juniors and Adults with the LSTA

Regatta Week

Yachts at LRW, Photo by Marc Turner

Club Racing

Club Race Start

Regatta Week

Dinghy Racing at Largs Regatta Week Photo by Marc Turner
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Sunday Winter Open Series. First series of the year and open to non-members
Sun 25th Feb 2024 to Sun 24th Mar 2024
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Sunday club racing in Largs Channel
Sun 31st Mar 2024 to Sun 20th Oct 2024
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Wednesday Evening club racing in Largs Channel
Wed 3rd Apr 2024 to Wed 15th May 2024
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Saturn Sails - sail loft
Afternoon talk on sails - Greg Pitt, Saturn Sails
Sun 14th Apr 2024
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Saturday shakedown cruise, social evening for all club members and guests, Sunday breakfast
Sat 27th Apr 2024
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One Design Regatta 2024
Sat 18th May 2024
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Wednesday Club Racing in Largs Channel
Wed 22nd May 2024 to Wed 3rd Jul 2024
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Hunter 707 Scottish Championships 2024
Sat 15th Jun 2024
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