Published by Adlard Coles, this latest volume by Anthony Burton (text) and Derek Pratt (photographs) is well written and beautifully photographed.
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Club Night - Royal Naval Chaplaincy - Tuesday 17th February 2026
Tue 17 Feb 2026 18:30
A practical and personal look at the Royal Naval Chaplaincy, presented by Simon Springett and based on decades of service with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, both at sea and on operations.
Confessions of a Revenue Cutter Commander - Tuesday 24th February 2026
Tue 24 Feb 2026 18:30
Christopher Wolley MBE reflects on four decades at sea with HM Revenue Cutters, dealing with smuggling, oil-era pressures and the realities of maritime enforcement — alongside a lifetime commitment to sail training.
Club Night - AGM- Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Tue 3 Mar 2026 18:30
AGM of Little Ship Club and Little Ship Club Limited
Corinthians Cruise - Bahamas - April 2026
Sat 18 Apr 2026 14:00
Join us for a cruise with the Corinthians in the Bahamas in 2026 .
Centenary Gala Dinner
Thu 5 Nov 2026 18:30
Join us for a landmark evening as we celebrate 100 years of the Little Ship Club.
Magazine
Autumn Winter 2025 edition now out
Little Ship Club Magazine Autumn-Winter 2025
Dine riverside at the Little Ship Club
Looking for a unique riverside dining experience in central London? Open to all.
2026 arrives at the Little Ship Club with a fresh, comforting à la carte menu. Enjoy roasted cauliflower and truffle soup with crusty bread, smoked mackerel pâté with lemon and horseradish, or beetroot and feta salad. Hearty mains include steak and ale pie, coq au vin, pan-roasted salmon with salsa verde, and a Mediterranean hot pot. Finish with a cheeseboard, tiramisu, or sticky toffee pudding.
Photographic and Artwork Competition 2025
Commodore’s choice
Grytviken, South Georgia
by Robert Nightingall
Congratulations to all entrants! See you next year!
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Isles of Scilly – still paradise - 13/02/2026
Scilly remains a cruising gem: plan carefully, pick your weather window and enjoy superb anchorages and shelter once there.
Phuket and the Eastern Andaman – a different kind of sailing dream - 13/02/2026
Why Phuket offers year-round sailing, lower costs and extraordinary cruising grounds beyond the Med or Caribbean.
Trinidad & Tobago – quiet waters (for now) - 13/02/2026
Trinidad & Tobago update: rising sea levels, sunny skies, good facilities and quiet times for visiting LSC members.
South Brittany 2026 – Looking Ahead - 13/02/2026
South Brittany 2026 update: Morbihan Centennial Rally plans and Brest’s 400-year naval festival this July.
Ramsgate 2025 – A Season of Contrasts - 13/02/2026
Ramsgate 2025: tough weather, serious lifejacket faults, growing entrance shoal and a plea for stronger rally support.
Sailing news
On the water
Dine riverside at the Little Ship Club – Open to all
The Little Ship Club, located beside Southwark Bridge, is open to all and offers a welcoming atmosphere with stunning views of the Thames.
Welcome spring with the Little Ship Club’s new season menu: comforting classics lifted with freshness and finesse. Start with roasted cauliflower and truffle soup, toasted pumpkin seeds and warm crusty bread, or smoked mackerel pâté with lemon zest, horseradish cream and crostini. Beetroot and feta salad brings crunch and colour, while devilled ham adds a nostalgic kick. Mains deliver hearty satisfaction: steak and ale pie, coq au vin, pan-roasted salmon with salsa verde, or a vibrant Mediterranean hot pot. Finish with a generous cheeseboard, tiramisu, or sticky toffee pudding. Members enjoy 20% off. Available now for relaxed lunches and dinners.
Our full wine list is available, including club favourites and a generous 20% discount for Little Ship Club and CLC members.
À la carte is available Monday – Friday from 12:00.
Last table available to book 14:45.
Bar menu is available Monday – Friday – 12:00-17:00.
Forthcoming training
Training bookings have moved to our new booking site here
Honorary Port Officers
Our Honorary Port Officers are distributed around 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.