Reports of events

Littleton Sailing Club celebrates 50 Years!

Littleton Sailing Club (one of the Civil Service Sailing Clubs) celebrated its 50th Anniversary in style on 14/15 June with an exciting series of sailing and non-sailing events to mark the occasion.  

The weekend began with the ceremonial unveiling, by Commodore David Hartland, of a new club logo to sit alongside the Civil Service Sailing Association burgee, which had been voted on by club members over recent weeks. The winning logo, designed by Solo sailor Vanda Young, also appeared on various items over the weekend including the prizes and rebranded club clothing.

A massive 52 boats took part in serious racing which was conducted over both Saturday and Sunday, with Richard Cambrook (Solo) and Sue Antonelli and Jo Lloyd (RS200) fighting it out for winning honours, and only a point separated them at the end of the weekend (full race results below). The competitive side of things was interspersed with some more light-hearted events including an adult/youth Oppy Relay which proved highly amusing and very wet, a capsize challenge for the youngsters, and an anagram treasure hunt around marks on the lake.

Club members and their guests were treated to an evening of merriment on Saturday with a hog roast, live band and fireworks; and on Sunday afternoon, Littleton welcomed the Mayor of Spelthorne, Councillor Simon Bhadhye, founding club members, and guests from the Civil Service Sailing Association and Sports Council, including Marian Holmes and Peter Chapman to an afternoon tea and prize giving event.

The weather held out beautifully for the weekend with glorious sunshine allowing members to sit on the lawn watching the various activities and fun unfold. The wind, taunted us with 180 degree shifts and light patches, but this didn’t stop high spirited members, young and old alike, having a jolly good time.

Happy Anniversary Littleton! Looking forward to the next 50 Years!

(For more information go to the Littleton Sailing Club website...)