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Is anyone going on this? I have my grandsons and niece staying, coukd we join in?

Anyone popping down for the moonlight paddle tonight?

Paddle sports meet Saturday 20th June 2pm, Tracy and I will pop along. How about firing up the BBQ afterwards and staying for a late afternoon/early evening social?

I’m going to go into Chichester Harbour today, might see the sailors returning from Cobnor.. Forecast is F1/2 becoming 3 later. Leaving at 11:00.

As you are hopefully aware all craft using Langstone Harbour are now required to pay Harbour Dues to Langstone Harbour Board. It has agreed that if Langstone Sailing Club manages the collection of dues from its members we will receive a 50% reduction in the fees paid. For this process to be manageable for Club Officers we are asking members who wish to take advantage of this reduced rate to complete this Langstone Harbour dues form (https://machform.langstonesc.org.uk/view.php?id=399794) by FRIDAY 24 APRIL (this is a genuine site although I get a site warning when I completed the form). Note: owners of cruisers and their tenders do not need to complete this form as it is for all other craft using Langstone Harbour, including dinghies, canoes/kayaks, paddleboards and any other craft you launch from the club. An invoice will be issued by mid-May and once paid plaques will be requested from Langstone Harbourmaster and once received be available from the bar during opening hours.

The Club will continue to try and negotiate better rates with both Chichester Conservancy and Langstone Harbour Boards over the coming year, but to do so we need an understanding of how the harbours are used so we are also asking members to complete this Harbour use form (https://machform.langstonesc.org.uk/view.php?id=402952). Specific information provided will be treated as confidential and not shared with 3rd parties, though summary statistics may be.

If you have any queries please email

Jane Noble – sailingsec@langstonesc.org.uk

Mike Ford – rearcomsailing@langstonesc.org.uk

Hi All, just giving a heads up about the Cobnor Weekend. Jo and I will be transporting our kayak on Friday night to the campsite. This will be a great opportunity to explore this part of the harbour. If anyone is interested then please contact Ethna Haines as soon as possible to assist in gauging numbers. Access to this part of the harbour can only be from the campsite, we do not have the resources to ensure members safety kayaking or paddle boarding from the sailing club. We foward to hearing from you. Jo and Lou

The weather is looking perfect for the LSC Orienteering events on Sunday – Paddling Briefing at 12:00 for a 12:15 start, dinghy Briefing at 14:15 for a 14:45 start on the water – make sure your kit is ready before the briefings! A fun event – no orienteering experience required, all will be explained. Bar open and Sunday Galley service will be a BBQ – or BYO barbecue from 16:00 using the club barbecue on the terrace.

sign-up not essential but helps us with organising – sign up here:Orienteering sign-up

I’m looking to go out Friday 4th, leaving at 19:00. Destination depending on the wind – I normally try and head out into the wind to get an easy ride back, but may head into Chichester Harbour if the wind is stronger and Chi side better protected.

Anybody coming out?

Hello,

Social gathering this Thursday 26th June at 19:00 in the clubhouse – bar open. Come along to meet other paddlers, see what the club can offer and discuss the 2025 programme – myself and Louise Gray will see you there!

anybody going to turn up for paddleboarding tonight?

Anybody up for a paddle in company on Wednesday evening, meet at 18:30? Forecast is looking good! Bar is open afterwards…

I liked Stewart’s North West Passage video so I did one of my own today
You can see it on Youtube here

Good weather forecast for a paddle today. Destination is the Northwest Passage at the top end of Langstone Harbour, with several shortcut options through the islands. Meet around 17:00 for a departure around 17:30 (High Water 18:40). Anybody interested?

Hi,

The paddle/litter pick programmed for tomorrow (Thursday) is postponed due to the weather – new date will be announced soon…

Weather is looking good for a paddle Chichester side – maybe around Fowley Island? Anyone interested..?

Anybody want to join me Chichester side heading towards Emsworth ? Northerly wind so sticking to the shoreline for shelter!

Always a risk for events at the beginning of the season, but the forecast for Sat 6th isn’t suitable for a paddling meet – so personally I won’t be there! Hope the weather settles soon… Don’t forget the dates in the calendar are suggestions, if you want to go on a different day and would like company, post here in the forum so others know when you want to go.

We currently have surveys open to help us plan training, dinghy/small craft activities and Juniors. If you haven’t already looked at them please do – closing tomorrow! https://langstonesc.org.uk/art…

Due to forecasts of F1-2 easterly winds tomorrow combined with a high spring tide that gives strong currents through the blocks making it very difficult to get back unaided, the sailing element of the Orienteering is CANCELLED. Paddlesports still on though, briefing at 12:30, start at 13:00, duration 1 hour. All levels / ages welcome.

There is going to be a film crew at LSC around midday on Thursday doing a piece on the impact of pollution on harbour users – we are trying to get some people together to be there showing how we use the harbour, Sailing, kayak, SUP etc – and potentially be interviewed (no obligation). Would you be available? Reply here!

Hi,

The forecast is for lighter winds so looking to get out paddling – with a SW wind thinking of going over to the Binness Islands in Langstone Harbour to get a wind-assisted return – anybody up for it? Leaving at 18:00, back in time for bar opening!

I would like to try to kayak around Hayling Island

Does anybody else fancy this?

I would need the help of someone more experienced than myself

I seem to be averaging 5 miles at the moment but am tryin to build up

It looks like it will be a lovely evening tonight so why not go to the club for a pabbleboard or kayak. Three calendar suggests a 6pm meet for informal paddling. Craft can be hired here https://langstonesc.org.uk/pag…

Unfortunately we can’t make it but hope those who do have fun.

Hi – I’ll be taking my Kayak out on Friday around 6pm for a shakedown paddle, back in time for bar opening at 8pm. Anyone care to join me?

Members Try-a-boat (dinghies/ SUPs/Kayaks) 13:00-16:00 – Booking essential (on the day – but please express interest here: https://machform.langstonesc.org.uk/view.php?id=294647. Have a go in one of the club dinghies; Quests, Fevas, Vision, Tera (minimum of RYA 2 or equivalent experience) or have a go using the Club stand up paddleboard (SUPs) and kayaks. Join in the SUP / Kayak relay race at 1.15pm (sign on in the boat shed). Wear wetsuits and buoyancy aids (limited availability to borrow).

Weather depending try the Club dart (catamaran), particularly if you are wanting to be assessed to be able to book it and take it out yourself.

Or if weather bad join in table tennis / pool and table football.

Bring a picnic or bacon butties and coronation chicken wraps available at 12:00.

If you can help with this event please email sailngsec@langstonesc.org.uk or call 023 92 413261.