IT'S A BREEZE!

WELCOME TO THE LOCH EARN SAILING CLUB

Welcome to LESC where members love to be, valuing the good times spent both on and off the water. We pride ourselves on providing relaxed family sailing and training from a modern and fully equipped facility situated near St Fillans on the north shore of Loch Earn, one of the most picturesque inland sailing lochs in Scotland.

Please note we are a "members only" club and are unable to hire boats or offer training to non-members outside a handful of events such as Training Week every July. If you are not a member, Drummond Estates Trout Farm offer boat hire and launch services in Ardveich Bay on the north shore of Loch Earn. Visit their website for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

LESC First Fling

27-28 April 2024

Open Meeting, RS400 Stewart Brewing Scottish Tour 2024, & Enterprise Fleet Bluebell Series

This year's First Fling is also hosting the RS400 fleet for the first event of the 2024 Stewart Brewing Scottish Tour and the Enterprise Fleet for the Bluebell Series. Entry for nonmembers is £20 for single handed dinghies, and £35 for double handed dinghies and handicapped/keelboat fleets and £10 and £25 respectively for members . Camping is available via the entry form for £3/night. Entry deadline: Friday, 26 April, 2024.

Notice of Race | Sailing Instructions | Entry Form

Sat + Sun Early Series

4 - 5 May 2024

The regular Saturday and Sunday Series start on Saturday, 4 May with the first start at 1400 and on Sunday, 5 May with a start time of 1300. Remember to arrive an hour before the first start if on the duty team and to arrange a swap via DutyMan if you are unable to do your duty.

Click here for details about how to run races, access DutyMan, etc. [member's area password required]

Sunday Morning Training

5 May 2024

The first session of the 2024 Sunday Morning Training schedule will start (rigged and ready if possible) on 5 May 2024 at 0930. Sunday Morning Training Sessions are open to all members adult and junior but primarily geared toward junior sailing and racing, in particular. Immediately following the session, will be the John McDonald Junior Races. If you have any questions about whether the session or races after the session are right for you, reach out to training@lochearnsc.com.

John McDonald Junior Races

5 May 2024

The first set of races for the John McDonald Junior Trophy will start with a competitor briefing at 1130 on Sunday 5 May, 2024. These races are for junior members only and intended to be a gentle introduction to skills practiced in at the Sunday Morning Training session. If you have any questions about whether the session or races after the session are right for you, reach out to training@lochearnsc.com.

Note: the race duty team running races later in the day are also responsible for running these races. Please arrive one hour before the start to prepare the rescue boats and set the course. If unable to attend, please arrange a swap in DutyMan.

Click here for details about how to run races, access DutyMan, etc. [member's area password required]

PROUDLY CELEBRATING OVER 60 YEARS

Sailing & Racing

Sail Fast

LESC supports a racing programme in both dinghies and keelboats every weekend from April to October.

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Training

Sail Smart

LESC is an RYA recognised training centre, and all training activities take place in line with the guidelines issued by the RYA.

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Socialising

Live Slow

Join in with archery or a sack race at Family Week or go ashore for lunch and a pint after the Lochearnhead Race.

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