Little Ship Club

NEXT WEEK We’ve got our An Introduction to Radar with Barry Denyer-Green

Maritime law requires that if radar is on board, skippers must be able to use it.

This Club Night will provide a clear and experienced introduction to using radar in practice, with the chance to gain hands-on experience and build confidence with this important piece of onboard equipment.

📅 Tuesday, 16th June
⏰ 18:30
📍 Little Ship Club, EC4R 3TB
👍 Non-members welcome

Book here 👉 https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/introduction-radar-barry-denyer-green

IN THREE WEEKS We’ve got our Solent Buoy Challenge 3 - 2026 Series

Race around the Solent, choosing your own starting point and using the tide and wind conditions strategically to collect points as you pass buoys.

Points are doubled for Little Ship Club buoys, so route planning, timing and a good eye on the conditions will all play their part.

📅 Saturday, 27th June
📍 Cowes Harbour Shepards Marina
👍 Non-members welcome

Book here 👉 https://web.littleshipclub.co.uk/sailing/solent-buoy-challenge

NEXT WEEK We’ve got our Fish and Chip lunch

Our infamous Fish and Chip lunch, with fish and chips and a drink for only £21.50.

A relaxed Friday lunchtime gathering at the Club, ideal for catching up with fellow members and guests over a classic favourite.

📅 Friday, 12th June
⏰ 12:00
📍 Little Ship Club, EC4R 3TB
⭐ Members and guests only

Book here 👉 https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/fish-and-chip-lunch

This week, we enjoyed a fantastic visit to Tower Lifeboat Station, the RNLI’s lifeboat station on the River Thames in central London.

Based beneath Waterloo Bridge, the station provides 24-hour search and rescue cover along one of the busiest stretches of the river. The evening included an illustrated talk on the RNLI, both nationally and at Tower, followed by a crew-led tour of the station.

A big thank you to Stephen Wheatley for a great presentation, and to the Tower team for such a warm welcome!

NEXT WEEK We’ve got our Club Night: Conquer the Island

Lewis McDonald, Simon Kaye and Leigh Gibson will be sharing highlights from Conquer the Island, a fantastic Little Ship Club event.

The evening will look back at the experience, stories and memorable moments from the challenge, offering an insight into what made the event such a success.

📅 Tuesday, 9th June
⏰ 18:30
📍 Little Ship Club, EC4R 3TB
👍 Non-members welcome

Book here 👉 https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/club-night-conquer-island-tuesday-9th-june

NEXT WEEK We’ve got our Visit to Tower Lifeboat Station

We’ll be visiting Tower Lifeboat Station, the RNLI’s lifeboat station on the River Thames in central London.

Based beneath Waterloo Bridge, the station provides 24-hour search and rescue cover along a busy stretch of the Thames. The visit will include an illustrated talk about the RNLI, both generally and at Tower, followed by a crew-conducted tour of the RNLI’s busiest station.

Please note there is no disabled access and flat shoes must be worn.

📅 Tuesday, 2nd June
⏰ 18:15
📍 Little Ship Club, EC4R 3TB
⭐ Members and guests only

Book here 👉 https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/visit-tower-lifeboat-station-tuesday-2nd-june

This week at Club Night, we welcomed Julien Fisher for a fascinating look at his 3D-printed boat project ⛵️

Julien broke down the fundamentals of CAD design and additive manufacturing, showing how these tools move from concept to real-world production. He also explored how 3D printing is already shaping the marine industry, and what its rapid evolution could mean for the future of sailing.

Thank you to Julien and to everyone who joined us for an engaging evening at the clubhouse!

NEXT WEEK We’ve got our Club Night: Informal Evening

A relaxed informal evening with fellow members and guests.
With informal seating and Club supper available to book, it’s a good opportunity to catch up, meet new people and enjoy an easy-going evening at the Little Ship Club.
⏰ 18:30
📍 Little Ship Club, EC4R 3TB
👍 Non-members welcome

Book here 👉 https://littleshipclub.co.uk/event/club-night-informal-evening-tuesday-26th-may

Red Penguin Marine have renewed their partnership with Prometheus Sailing Limited for the 2026 season ⛵️

They’ve shared an update on what that means for Red Penguin following her winter refit, including a look back at her role in the Little Ship Club’s Conquer the Island event, supporting crews as they put passage planning, tides, weather and pilotage into practice around the Isle of Wight.

Read the full story here: https://www.redpenguinmarine.com/news/red-penguin-and-prometheus-sailing-renew-their-partnership-for-2026/

Image credit: Red Penguin Marine.

Last week we came together for our Centenary Training Awards and Dinner, celebrating the achievements of those who have taken part in the Little Ship Club’s training programme ⚓️🏅

It was a fitting Centenary occasion, recognising the commitment, progress and seamanship of our trainees.

Congratulations to all our award recipients, and thank you to everyone who joined us!