Calendar

Calendar for Club Events

It is possible to filter the events by clicking on the "categories" or "tags" icons, above the event listing, then select the specific type of event for more detail.

At the base of the page, there is a sync facility to automatically update your own calendar with the club's dates and events.

Oct
9
Thu
2025
Committee Meeting 2025-6
Oct 9 @ 19:30
Committee Meeting 2025-6 @ Lowestoft Cruising Club

Any member that wishes to attend may do so.
With the provision that they are not to interrupt proceedings or the deliberations of the Committee.

Oct
11
Sat
2025
Laying Up Supper 2025
Oct 11 @ 18:00
Laying Up Supper 2025 @ Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club

Choice of:
Roast Beef or Slow Roast Pork Belly with Traditional Accompaniments & Seasonal Vegetables
Or Sun Dried Tomato Arancini with Ratatouille & Goats Cheese
Followed by:
Blackberry & Almond Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
or Vanilla Pannacotta, Berry Compote & Chocolate Ice Cream
or Three Cheese Plate with Crackers

Two Courses £26.00 per person

Please pay by bank transfer to the club account preferably or by debit/credit card at the clubhouse – See Paul Dowrick.
Email Helen Hutcheson with your preferences by the 30th September

Oct
23
Thu
2025
Lift Out day 2025
Oct 23 all-day
Lift Out day 2025 @ Lowestoft Cruising Club


Weather is not permitting

Please note that due to the extreme weather predicted for this week we have decided to cancel Thursday’s lift out.
However, we have still kept Friday as an option and have requested WaveTrade investigate the potential for Saturday as well.
Obviously all planned lifts this Thursday will move to Friday.

Please note Friday’s lift out is also now cancelled.

Based on three weather forecasts, there is a high probability we will be out of limits for safe lifting; WaveTrade have a mean wind speed limit of 8m/s (15 knots). However, strong gusts significantly impact on the positioning of boats in close proximity.

Forward plan: WaveTrade have crane availability for next Monday 27th and Thursday 30th or Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th the following week.

Over the next few days I will look a potential lift out on these days based on weather and, as the week progresses, tides because high tide moves to late afternoon which again impacts on the lift sequence due to draft and daylight after 17:30

Please keep an eye on your emails.

To help answer any questions skippers might have, I have detailed a few Q&As below:

Q: Why cancel Thursdays lift now?

A: If we don’t give adequate notice to WaveTrade then and we were unable to carry out any lifting operations we would incur the full crane hire.

Q: How did you arrive at the decision to cancel Thursdays lift?

A: Looking at 3 separate weather forecasts and tracking the low pressure front clearly indicates weather would be out of limits, this is also backed up with discussions held with WaveTrade.

Q: What is out of limits?

A: We don’t have a fixed wind speed, several factors impact on this which includes direction, duration, gusts and outlook. Boats have a significant windage, gusts cause sudden movement which builds its kinetic energy, maneuvering a load into a tight space will become unmanageable and could result in injury to personnel or boats. Crane operator will have clear guidelines on what conditions are acceptable and predicted winds exceed this.

Q: What happens now?

A: The lifting committee will look at suitable days where we can get a ‘window’ to lift the boats; ideally this would be two consecutive days but might end up being split. Crane availability and tide heights need to be factored in as well as potential weather issues.

Q: What should skippers do?

A: Make sure their boats are safe, keep an eye on emails and be available when lifting is re-scheduled.

It’s unfortunate we have several fronts heading our way and as a result we will need to change our plans accordingly but as sailors I’m sure we all understand this.
We (the WSSC) will endeavour to ensure we lift all 34 boats out of the water in a timely and safe manner and hopefully have an enjoyable couple of days.

Regards,
Chris

Oct
24
Fri
2025
Lift Out day 2025
Oct 24 all-day
Lift Out day 2025 @ Lowestoft Cruising Club


Weather is not permitting

Please note that due to the extreme weather predicted for this week we have decided to cancel Thursday’s lift out.
However, we have still kept Friday as an option and have requested WaveTrade investigate the potential for Saturday as well.
Obviously all planned lifts this Thursday will move to Friday.

Please note Friday’s lift out is also now cancelled.

Based on three weather forecasts, there is a high probability we will be out of limits for safe lifting; WaveTrade have a mean wind speed limit of 8m/s (15 knots). However, strong gusts significantly impact on the positioning of boats in close proximity.

Forward plan: WaveTrade have crane availability for next Monday 27th and Thursday 30th or Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th the following week.

Over the next few days I will look a potential lift out on these days based on weather and, as the week progresses, tides because high tide moves to late afternoon which again impacts on the lift sequence due to draft and daylight after 17:30

Please keep an eye on your emails.

To help answer any questions skippers might have, I have detailed a few Q&As below:

Q: Why cancel Thursdays lift now?

A: If we don’t give adequate notice to WaveTrade then and we were unable to carry out any lifting operations we would incur the full crane hire.

Q: How did you arrive at the decision to cancel Thursdays lift?

A: Looking at 3 separate weather forecasts and tracking the low pressure front clearly indicates weather would be out of limits, this is also backed up with discussions held with WaveTrade.

Q: What is out of limits?

A: We don’t have a fixed wind speed, several factors impact on this which includes direction, duration, gusts and outlook. Boats have a significant windage, gusts cause sudden movement which builds its kinetic energy, maneuvering a load into a tight space will become unmanageable and could result in injury to personnel or boats. Crane operator will have clear guidelines on what conditions are acceptable and predicted winds exceed this.

Q: What happens now?

A: The lifting committee will look at suitable days where we can get a ‘window’ to lift the boats; ideally this would be two consecutive days but might end up being split. Crane availability and tide heights need to be factored in as well as potential weather issues.

Q: What should skippers do?

A: Make sure their boats are safe, keep an eye on emails and be available when lifting is re-scheduled.

It’s unfortunate we have several fronts heading our way and as a result we will need to change our plans accordingly but as sailors I’m sure we all understand this.
We (the WSSC) will endeavour to ensure we lift all 34 boats out of the water in a timely and safe manner and hopefully have an enjoyable couple of days.

Regards,
Chris

Nov
10
Mon
2025
Fall back Lift Out Day 2025
Nov 10 all-day
Fall back Lift Out Day 2025 @ Lowestoft Cruising Club

Following on from the postponed Lift-Out.

WaveTrade have confirmed Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th November for our lift out.
The timings and lift sequence is roughly the same as previously sent, however I have amended the list to accurately reflect tides, etc. and re-sent y email. Their is also a copy on the members noticeboard page.

If any skipper has issues making these dates then please arrange an alternative skipper and notify Peter George.

Thanks,
Chris

Nov
11
Tue
2025
Fall back Lift Out Day 2025
Nov 11 all-day
Fall back Lift Out Day 2025 @ Lowestoft Cruising Club

Following on from the postponed Lift-Out.

WaveTrade have confirmed Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th November for our lift out.
The timings and lift sequence is roughly the same as previously sent, however I have amended the list to accurately reflect tides, etc. and re-sent y email. Their is also a copy on the members noticeboard page.

If any skipper has issues making these dates then please arrange an alternative skipper and notify Peter George.

Thanks,
Chris

Nov
13
Thu
2025
Committee Meeting 2025-6
Nov 13 @ 19:30
Committee Meeting 2025-6 @ Lowestoft Cruising Club

Any member that wishes to attend may do so.
With the provision that they are not to interrupt proceedings or the deliberations of the Committee.

Nov
19
Wed
2025
Work Party 19th Nov
Nov 19 all-day
Work Party 19th Nov @ Lowestoft Cruising Club

General bits and bobs

Nov
22
Sat
2025
Annual Dinner 2025
Nov 22 @ 19:00
Annual Dinner 2025 @ Hotel Victoria

The Flag Officers and Committee of the Lowestoft Cruising Club

invite you to join them for the Annual Dinner Dance & Prize Giving

7:00pm for 7:30pm

Your Guests are Welcome Carriages at Midnight Dress Code: Dinner/Lounge Suit

Menu

  1. Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup, Bread Roll
  2. Chicken Liver Parfait with Apple & Grape Chutney, Wholemeal Toast
  3. Classic Prawn Cocktail, Buttered Wholemeal Bread
  4. Breaded Brie, Cranberry, Dressed Leaf Salad
  5. ~o0o~

  6. Roast Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire pudding
  7. Roasted Breast of Chicken, Sage & Onion Stuffing
  8. Grilled Salmon Fillet, Dill Lemon Beurre Blanc
  9. Sweet Potato & Red Onion Marmalade Seeded Tart (V) (VE)
  10. All come with Roast Potatoes and Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Vegetables

    ~o0o~

  11. Apple Frangipane with Custard
  12. Double Chocolate Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream, White Chocolate Sauce
  13. White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Ice Cream
  14. Lemon Meringue Pie & Raspberry Sorbet

~o0o~

Please note that special dietary requirements can be catered for on booking only.

R.S.V.P. by 1st November 2025


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Nov
23
Sun
2025
RYA East Cruising Conference 2025
Nov 23 @ 09:15 – 16:15
RYA East Cruising Conference 2025 @ Royal Hospital School

This event is designed for skippers, crews and anyone interested in cruising activity, especially those on the East coast.
The day offers a wide choice of workshops and breakout sessions covering a huge range of subjects, including, but not limited to;

  • The historic Pioneer Trust
  • Weather forecasting
  • Passage planning for the Thames
  • Assistive technology for the visually impaired
  • Scientific information on anti-fouling
  • The work of the Essex Police Marine Unit
  • A live life-raft inflation

A range of exhibitors will also be in attendance, including the RNLI, NCI, Cruising Association, Essex Marine Police and the Coastguard.

The programme has been developed this year to allow for more workshops and interactive sessions and less time in the large conference room.
Spaces are limited for all session so please book early to ensure you get your first choices.

The ticket price includes a comprehensive buffet lunch and plenty of tea and coffee. RYA members and non-members are welcome. Members enjoy a preferential rate of £35 per ticket (non-members £55)
Please join us at this inspiring venue for a great day of activity and the opportunity to meet like-minded people from across the region.

Please see the for further information.