What we’re about
The London Sailing Club is a not-for-profit organisation that makes it easy and affordable for people to get involved in yachting, learn about sailing in general, and meet other like-minded individuals.
We’re not a traditional yacht club with a flagpole and a club tie. We’re a vibrant online community whose members organise and enjoy around 50 sailing trips each year - everything from taster days in the Solent to sun-drenched weeks in the Mediterranean.
The Club hosts a monthly social event in Central London, but we’re not just for Londoners. Our membership is diverse and we welcome anyone who is interested in sailing, regardless of ability or experience. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned circumnavigator, London Sailing Club is a great place to meet other fun sailors and get out on the water.
To find out more and join the Club, please see our website:
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- LSC Monthly Social | The Green Room, WaterlooThe Green Room, London
Please note: RSVP is closed on Meetup for this event. If you would like to come to the event click here to be taken to the event page on the LSC website.
London Sailing Club’s monthly social event for members, non-members and anyone who thinks they might be interested in sailing!
To read more about the club, and what we do, please visit the London Sailing Club website: Londonsailing.clubLondon Sailing Club’s monthly social event for members, non-members and anyone who thinks they might be interested in sailing!
This very relaxed evening is the perfect opportunity for first-timers and prospective members to find out more about us and to meet some of our regular sailors, skippers and trip organisers. We've booked a large area to accommodate the whole group. The Green Room serves great pizzas and nibbles for those wishing to eat.
For managing numbers it's helpful to know if you're coming and you can let us know using the link at the top of this event description. However, non-members and first-timers are most welcome to simply turn up – and many do! But if you feel uncomfortable doing that, then please don't hesitate to message one of the organisers or event hosts beforehand. We'll then keep an eye out for you and be happy to introduce you to other members personally. Like sailors the world over, we’re a very friendly and welcoming bunch!
Not open - LSC Monthly Social | The Green Room, WaterlooThe Green Room, London
Please note: RSVP is closed on Meetup for this event. If you would like to come to the event click here to be taken to the event page on the LSC website.
London Sailing Club’s monthly social event for members, non-members and anyone who thinks they might be interested in sailing!
To read more about the club, and what we do, please visit the London Sailing Club website: Londonsailing.clubLondon Sailing Club’s monthly social event for members, non-members and anyone who thinks they might be interested in sailing!
This very relaxed evening is the perfect opportunity for first-timers and prospective members to find out more about us and to meet some of our regular sailors, skippers and trip organisers. We've booked a large area to accommodate the whole group. The Green Room serves great pizzas and nibbles for those wishing to eat.
For managing numbers it's helpful to know if you're coming and you can let us know using the link at the top of this event description. However, non-members and first-timers are most welcome to simply turn up – and many do! But if you feel uncomfortable doing that, then please don't hesitate to message one of the organisers or event hosts beforehand. We'll then keep an eye out for you and be happy to introduce you to other members personally. Like sailors the world over, we’re a very friendly and welcoming bunch!
Not open - Round the Island Race | 2 yachts, 4 days | Train, Race, Party, Relax!Port Hamble Marina, Southampton
Please note: Sign up must be made through the London Sailing Club website - click here for the registration and information page. RSVP is closed on Meetup.
Another great opportunity to have fun afloat!
This trip involves 4 days of sailing in The Solent and in The Round The Island Race, and is being organised by LSC members David Wheatley and Nick Roffey. To read full details or to sign up, please visit the London Sailing Club website: Round The Island 2025With over 1,000 boats on the start line, this is one of the world's biggest yacht races and the atmosphere will be electric! This trip isn’t suitable for first-time sailors, but first-time racers are very welcome. This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. This event will sell out*!*
Plan
As in previous years, we've chartered a pair of Beneteau Oceanis 37s – and there’ll be a dozen identical boats racing in our class. We’ll be 8 people per yacht and we have the boats from Thursday morning until Sunday evening. We’ll probably sail for fun on Thursday, but crew must arrive by Friday morning latest so we have a full day to practise with the spinnaker and hone our racing skills! We’ll be berthed in Cowes on Friday night for the pre-race festivities. On Saturday we’ll be off the dock by 6am; the race begins around 7am and it’ll take c.10 hours to complete the 50-mile loop of the Isle of Wight. The race is followed by one of the biggest nights of the summer – again we'll be berthed in Cowes at the heart of the action. Accommodation will be aboard the yachts in shared double cabins.
Skippers
Nick Roffey (RYA Yachtmaster Offshore) and David Wheatley (RYA Day Skipper). Both have considerable experience in the Solent area, and both are well-known for their competitive spirit on the water! Nick's skippered the Round the Island Race on three previous occasions, but has so far never been the first LSC boat to cross the finish line. David's been round the track on the winning boat a few times, but this is his first time skippering for this event. So the competition is on! Both skippers have additional qualifications such as VHF, First Aid, Sea Survival and Offshore Safety.
Cost
This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. The cost is £510 per person, which covers yacht charter, all racing fees, spinnaker hire, fuel, marina dues, breakfasts, lunches, snacks and soft drinks. It doesn’t cover evening meals or getting yourself to/from Hamble. This event will sell out, so we are asking for full payment to secure a place. Note that, because this trip is being advertised via the London Sailing Club’s platforms, any participant who is not already a full member of the Club (which costs £24 per year) will need to join prior to the start of the trip.
- A Turkish Adventure!Marmaris, Marmaris
Please note: Sign up is through the London Sailing Club website and RSVP is closed on Meetup.
Another great opportunity to have fun afloat!
This trip involves 7 days of sailing in Turkey, and is being organised by LSC member Mike Johns. To read full details or to sign up, please visit the London Sailing Club websiteThe Plan: Come and join us for a week-long Turkish sailing adventure exploring the amazing Lycian coast of Turkey onboard a luxury yacht. We will be sailing to a different beautiful bay or small town each night as we make our way along the coast in style. With a plan to sail 3-5 hours a day there will be time to explore each destination and enjoy the local cuisine each evening as we go. We will be sailing as a small group of yachts throughout. No experience is necessary. Jonathan King will operate the boat he runs as a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. Mike Johns will operate the trip through Sailscape as a commercial trip run on a cost price basis exclusively for LSC members. We will sail together throughout the week
When: 7th – 14th June 2025
(Please note you need to arrive in Marmaris by around 1pm on the 7th June, so you will likely need to fly on Friday 6th June but evening flights are available).
Where: We will start from Yildiz Adasi (nr Marmaris), Mugla, Turkey and visit a number of bays/towns including Orhaniye, Kocabahce, Bozuk Buku and Bozburun throughout the week. The route is not fixed and may vary depending on conditions, but we will be sure to stay in some beautiful unspoilt places!
The yacht: All yachts will be 43-53’ in length with either 4 or 5 cabin, all mod cons, spacious accommodation, multiple bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with drinks fridge and a lot of sunbathing space on deck! The yachts have space for up to 10 people on-board but we will sail with a max of 6-8 to ensure there is space for everyone on each boat. We never expect anyone to be sleeping in the saloon.
Event skippers: The boats will be skippered by Mike Johns and Jonathan King. Additional skippers have already expressed interest in taking further boats as the group grows.
Accommodation: Accommodation will be in shared double or twin cabins. We often get asked if cabins are available for sole occupancy and, of course that’s fine, however we can only accommodate this if you agree to cover the full charter cost of the other space in the cabin.
Cost: £880 per person
To be paid as 2 instalments- Deposit : £440 due to confirm your place
- Balance : : £440 due Friday 4th April 2025
The cost includes basic charter and insurance costs of the yacht, end cleaning, towels, bed linen, dinghy and cooking gas. Breakfasts, lunches and soft drinks aboard are all included along with some alcoholic beverages at the skippers discretion.
Extras: Additional costs to consider are flights, transfers and any accommodation ashore (at the start or end of the trip) plus restaurant/bar bills ashore.
Flights: approx. £200-400 return depending and the exact date/time of travel. Dalaman airport is the closest international airport with direct flights from several London airports. Private transfers approx. £35 however, hopefully we can combine and reduce the costs per person.
Note that, because this trip is being advertised via the London Sailing Club’s platforms, anyone who is not already a full member of the Club (which costs £24 per year) will need to join prior to the start of the trip.
