Blokes In Boats
BIB/LTL PLus 2026
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As you may have heard, Shoresports are taking on the mantle of Blokes in Boats and Ladies that Launch for 2026. This is aimed at beginners and “rusty” sailors who would gain from some professional sailing tuition.
For those of greater proficiency, and for all those who have joined in Blokes in Boats, Ladies that Launch and Seals sessions during the last couple of seasons, we should like to invite you to join BIB/LTL Plus in 2026.
If, however, you would prefer to avail yourself of the Shoresports sessions you are more than welcome to do so.
BIB/LTL Plus is open to anyone who has previously attended Blokes in Boats, Ladies that Launch and Seals (now over the age of 18 please).
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We ask for everyone, who might like to attend, to register their interest at
https://webcollect.org.uk/hsc/event/bib-ltl-plus-2026
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Non boat owners, we ask that you make a small contribution of £25 towards the maintenance and storage of the Club boats.
A couple of days before each session we shall publish a signing on form for all attending. We would ask all attending to sign on as either, helper, sailing helper, own boat owner or non boat owner. At present we have six boats available to us so the first six non boat owners to sign on will get the spaces for that session. We don’t propose to set a limit on the total number of sailors taking part.
BIB/LTL Plus will be aimed at those who would like to progress towards Club racing (although not mandatory) or just improve their sailing skills. We aim to have more experienced sailors helping out for closer, more personal sessions.
Here are the proposed session dates and start times. These are included in the HSC Club diary.
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Please direct any questions to William Lack.
BIB/LTL Plus Group 2026
18 Apr - 10:30 to 12:30
2 May - 10:30 to 12:30
16 May - 10:30 to 12:30
30 May - 10:30 to 12:30
11 Jun - 18:30 to 20:30
25 Jun - 18:30 to 20:30
9 Jul - 18:30 to 20:30
18 Jul - 18:30 to 20:30
1 Aug - 11:00 to 13:00
29 Aug - 10:30 to 12:30
12 Sep - 10:30 to 12:30
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“If you want to learn how to sail the right way up, Blokes in Boats is a great environment in which to get a solid start or refresher. With a great support team, and a bunch of sailors at a similar level, who do it for the fun of it and without any pressure”. Clive
“Blokes in boats. What a wonderful welcome to the club it was. I had experts teaching from zero to hero for free! All gratefully received from club members giving up their free time and knowledge with the club providing the boats. All in the price of the membership. Thank you to William and all. Can’t wait for this season.” John
“A great way to learn how to sail! Expert tuition and great fun with a happy group of sailors” Alan