Blogs

An Open Invitation to Gladwyne, Pennsylvania - 13/02/2026

From HPO Bill Thomas: LSC members are invited to stay in Gladwyne, PA—close to Philadelphia and always ready to welcome visiting friends.

Belfast Lough – A Worthwhile Irish Sea Stop - 13/02/2026

Belfast Lough guide: marinas, visitor advice, city highlights and why this historic Irish Sea harbour deserves a visit.

Royal Northumberland Yacht Club – News from Blyth - 13/02/2026

RNYC Blyth update: harbour access, visitor guidance, pilot book details and a warm welcome to explore Northumberland’s coast.

Guernsey Marina Update: Fees, Fuel & Pilotage - 13/02/2026

Guernsey marina upgrades, updated fees, duty-free diesel and new Passeport Escales access for visiting berth holders.

Monsoon Winds, Gold Fleet, and the Joys of an Old Boat - 12/02/2026

A superb North East Monsoon season has brought excellent racing, a first outing in the Optimist Gold Fleet, and steady progress on a much-loved CT41 — with hopes of a July cruise to Indonesia’s Anambas Islands.

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Honorary Port Officers

Our Honorary Port Officers are scattered across the globe. Each one knows how to get the best out of any port you visit. Navigational approaches, berths, where to go, what to do, what to eat and how to make the best of your visit.

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Latest book reviews

Published by Adlard Coles, this latest volume by Anthony Burton (text) and  Derek Pratt (photographs) is well written and beautifully photographed.

 

Designing by the seat of my pants - Memoir by Ron Holland

 

Excellent advice from a expert

Advice at every level, for cruisers and racers alike.  Words and pictures.  Even moving  pictures.