Lymington Town Sailing Club 80th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
by Heather Chipperfield 25 May 11:12 PDT
22-24 May 2026
Lymington Town SC 80th Anniversary Celebrations © Heather Chipperfield
Lymington Town SC is celebrating its 80th Anniversary throughout 2026
with lots of special events. Last weekend was the Big Celebration
Weekend, with wall-to-wall activities for everyone, from age 2 to 82.
And the weather gods were so kind.
We started on Friday afternoon with a 'Sea Salt & Smuggling' walk
delivered by Lymington Town Tours. This interesting insight into
Lymington's history was followed by a fabulous cream tea back at the
club provided by several of our member-bakers.
Then it was the turn of
the youngsters to have a play in the Sea Water Baths, followed by a
kids-eat-free dinner in the Solent Room.
Down below, on the lawn and in
the newly-refurbished Lower Deck Bar, we were entertained by and danced
to the excellent jazz trio 'Jazz off the Wall'. Perfect!
Saturday was the Bart's Bash Animal Safari, led by Geoff Havers and his
merry team. Perfect champagne sailing and plenty of boats, sailors,
inflatable (and real) animals. If anyone wants to donate to this
excellent charity, see
justgiving.com/team/lymington-town-sailing
A rush ensued to get
into our glad rags and it was the Black Tie or Colourful Ball, where we
found out that our balcony can support 90+ revellers, enjoying the music
and the beautiful balmy evening.
Sunday was too light for the planned dinghy race, but today was the turn
of the Cruiser Racers. Under the beady eye of RO Nick Hopwood, we sped
along on the tide to Hurst, then back again as the tide turned.
It
might not have been very windy, but it was glorious in the Western
Solent.
Then, we finished off with BBQ and games on the lawn, with
Nigel & Liz Walbank winning the hilarious 'How well do you know your
Executive Committee' quiz.
A great time was had by all. Many thanks to all the staff and
volunteers who made it possible.