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After almost a year training and racing together, our Club crew sets off on their Fastnet adventure at 1520 on Saturday 22 July. They will face 690nm together on 2 watches and will race to Lands End, across the Irish Sea to the Fastnet Rock then back round the Isles of Scilly to finish in Cherbourg, Representing the pinnacle of … Read More

THE DATE –  Wednesday 12th JulyWHERE –  DAVY’S at Plantation Place, Mincing Lane, EC3R 7BD from 6pm As usual, the Club will have a tab in place for the earlies. Your Committee is meeting in Minster Court across the road and will join you very shortly after 6.30pm. Jeremy Cross has kindly agreed to host the event from 6pm. The … Read More

We have opened up all the weekdays of Cowes Week to members and we have the following availability on a ‘first come’ basis. Wednesday 2nd August 6 spaces Thursday 3rd August 4 spaces Friday 4th August 4 spaces Restricted to MEMBERS ONLY, the cost is £75 per day. On Wednesday, Lutine will depart from Haslar, she will then not return … Read More

Despite most of the weekend activity now being full, there are still a few spaces available as below. Book through the BOOKING tab on the website… Race to Alderney9-11 June An opportunity for members keen to enjoy more racing and night sailing experience. We start on Friday 9th (afternoon) and race through the night to Alderney with social to follow. … Read More

Dates for your diary… Wednesday 19th April & Wednesday 17th May. Venue details to follow but they start at 1745 with a Club bar tab for the keenies!

The latest weekend availability for Lutine covering the next 6 to 8 weeks is shown here. Click on the bookings tab on the website to grab the spaces or make contact as advised. LUTINE EVENTS –  APRIL & MAY [Availability as at 22/3/23] Event Comments Availability UNDER 35 WEEKEND15-16 April Hurry – these final places will be snatched up quickly … Read More

There is now a great eating venue right at the entrance to Haslar marina. Previously the old marina office, it has been expanded and turned into a brasserie, ideal for a Friday evening crew rendezvous. Smart and modern with an enticing outside eating area overlooking the marina, it has now been rated highly by several Club members. The food and … Read More

Following the success of last year’s event, we are happy to announce that the Lutine Bell race is being held in May 2023 and is open to all LLYC members on their own boats, or on chartered boats. The Lutine Bell race started as an informal race in 1937 between Lloyd’s market members, the year before the LLYC was formed. … Read More

This weekend marked the start of the campaign for the 2023 Rolex Fastnet with 1st training weekend aboard Lutine. The crew of 13 who will sail in the race, overseen by club skipper James Close, had an introduction and safety briefing before lunch  on Saturday morning, covering all aspects of boat safety (lifejackets, fire, water, life rafts) and man overboard (MOB) … Read More

Lloyd’s Yacht Club Commodore Tim Blackstone delivered good news at the AGM last night, both on finances and membership numbers. He also highlighted some of the exciting strategic plans for our Club over the coming year. Full minutes of the AGM will be available on the website in due course. A good turnout given the public transport challenges on the … Read More