BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Loch Earn Sailing Club - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Loch Earn Sailing Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lochearnsc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Loch Earn Sailing Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260307T184702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T215715Z UID:6525-1777680000-1777852799@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:First Fling (Open) Regatta DESCRIPTION:The 2026 LESC First Fling (Open) Regatta will take place on Saturday\, May 02\, 2026\, for all entrants with a 1200 start time and on Sunday\, May 03\, 2026\, with an 1100 start time. \n\nThe First and Final Fling Regattas are larger\, open racing events with earlier starts and keelboat and dinghy fleets racing on both days and separate starts over the course of a weekend. Like other LESC racing events\, these regattas are also run by volunteer officers using the club’s permanent marks depending on conditions. \n\nRegistration is required of all competitors and details about the pre-race briefing can be found in the event’s Notice of Race (NOR) and Sailing Instructions (SIs). When possible\, volunteers will run a small kitchen with small selections breakfast options and/or soup\, baking\, and hot and cold beverages available for purchase. \n\nPrizes to be awarded at the end of racing on Sunday. \n\nThe volunteer race officers are set annually by the Sailing Secretary so that all members contribute. 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 require] URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/first-fling-open-regatta/ CATEGORIES:Open Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260307T184702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T000957Z UID:6526-1778284800-1778371199@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:"Earn a Brew" Saturday Series DESCRIPTION:Weekend Series events are member only racing events with separate starts for keelboats and dinghies run by volunteer race officers (Officer of the Day/OOD\, rescue boat driver\, and rescue boat assist) who aim to complete two races a day for a total of six per series with one discard for every four races sailed. Starts are usually 1400 on Saturdays\, and 1300 on Sundays to accommodate an early finish on Sundays and courses will be set by the OOD using the club’s permanent marks depending on the conditions. See Race Hut on race day for specifics on fleet starts\, starting procedure\, etc. Courses are displayed on the course board outside the hut prior to the preparatory signal. \n\nOverall prizes given at the end of the season\, although the new names are to encourage members to socialise after racing and discuss who has [Loch] Earn’d an adult beverage with the day’s shenanigans. \n\nThe volunteer race officers are set annually by the Sailing Secretary so that all members contribute. 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] URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/earn-a-brew-saturday-series/ LOCATION:Loch Earn Sailing Club CATEGORIES:Weekend Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260307T184702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T000406Z UID:6527-1778371200-1778457599@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:"Earn a Brew" Sunday Series DESCRIPTION:Weekend Series events are member only racing events with separate starts for keelboats and dinghies run by volunteer race officers (Officer of the Day/OOD\, rescue boat driver\, and rescue boat assist) who aim to complete two races a day for a total of six per series with one discard for every four races sailed. Starts are usually 1400 on Saturdays\, and 1300 on Sundays to accommodate an early finish on Sundays and courses will be set by the OOD using the club’s permanent marks depending on the conditions. See Race Hut on race day for specifics on fleet starts\, starting procedure\, etc. Courses are displayed on the course board outside the hut prior to the preparatory signal. \nOverall prizes given at the end of the season\, although the new names are to encourage members to socialise after racing and discuss who has [Loch] Earn’d an adult beverage with the day’s shenanigans. \nThe volunteer race officers are set annually by the Sailing Secretary so that all members contribute. 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] URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/earn-a-brew-sunday-series/ LOCATION:Loch Earn Sailing Club CATEGORIES:Weekend Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260307T184702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T000406Z UID:6528-1778371200-1778457599@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:John McDonald Junior Series DESCRIPTION:Following Sunday Morning Training Sessions\, coaches will run informal races for all juniors. Email training@lochearnsc.com for more information. Prizes for series winners at the end of the season. Competitor Briefing: 1100. URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/john-mcdonald-junior-series/ LOCATION:Loch Earn Sailing Club CATEGORIES:Junior Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260307T184554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T000407Z UID:6530-1778698800-1778707800@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:General Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The LESC General Committee meets monthly via ZOOM during the sailing season to manage the club’s affairs. Membership on the committee is voted on each year at the AGM in November. Get in touch if you’d like to help. URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/general-committee-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Administration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260429T154803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T155345Z UID:6905-1778803200-1779062399@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Course DESCRIPTION:The 2026 RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Course at LESC will be held from Friday evening on 15 May until Sunday evening 17 May. \n\n\n\nCourse Description Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling\, man overboard recovery\, an introduction to driving at planing speed\, and collision regulations. The course can be taken at an inland or coastal location. It may be conducted in a variety of boat types\, both planing and displacement. The certificate issued will be endorsed to show the type of boat in which the training took place. \n\n\n\nIncludes launching and recovery\, boat handling\, securing to a buoy\, anchoring\, leaving and coming alongside\, and man overboard recovery. \n\n\n\nMore info and application details can be found at https://lochearnsc.com/calendar/training-week/#powerboatcourse. URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/rya-level-2-powerboat-handling-course/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lochearnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026PB2Course_800x600.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260307T184703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T000407Z UID:6532-1778889600-1778975999@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:"Earn a Brew" Saturday Series DESCRIPTION:Weekend Series events are member only racing events with separate starts for keelboats and dinghies run by volunteer race officers (Officer of the Day/OOD\, rescue boat driver\, and rescue boat assist) who aim to complete two races a day for a total of six per series with one discard for every four races sailed. Starts are usually 1400 on Saturdays\, and 1300 on Sundays to accommodate an early finish on Sundays and courses will be set by the OOD using the club’s permanent marks depending on the conditions. See Race Hut on race day for specifics on fleet starts\, starting procedure\, etc. Courses are displayed on the course board outside the hut prior to the preparatory signal. \nOverall prizes given at the end of the season\, although the new names are to encourage members to socialise after racing and discuss who has [Loch] Earn’d an adult beverage with the day’s shenanigans. \nThe volunteer race officers are set annually by the Sailing Secretary so that all members contribute. 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] URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/earn-a-brew-saturday-series-2/ LOCATION:Loch Earn Sailing Club CATEGORIES:Weekend Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260307T184703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T000407Z UID:6531-1778976000-1779062399@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:"Earn a Brew" Sunday Series DESCRIPTION:Weekend Series events are member only racing events with separate starts for keelboats and dinghies run by volunteer race officers (Officer of the Day/OOD\, rescue boat driver\, and rescue boat assist) who aim to complete two races a day for a total of six per series with one discard for every four races sailed. Starts are usually 1400 on Saturdays\, and 1300 on Sundays to accommodate an early finish on Sundays and courses will be set by the OOD using the club’s permanent marks depending on the conditions. See Race Hut on race day for specifics on fleet starts\, starting procedure\, etc. Courses are displayed on the course board outside the hut prior to the preparatory signal. \nOverall prizes given at the end of the season\, although the new names are to encourage members to socialise after racing and discuss who has [Loch] Earn’d an adult beverage with the day’s shenanigans. \nThe volunteer race officers are set annually by the Sailing Secretary so that all members contribute. 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] URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/earn-a-brew-sunday-series-2/ LOCATION:Loch Earn Sailing Club CATEGORIES:Weekend Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260307T184703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T000407Z UID:6533-1779494400-1779580799@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:"Earn a Brew" Saturday Series DESCRIPTION:Weekend Series events are member only racing events with separate starts for keelboats and dinghies run by volunteer race officers (Officer of the Day/OOD\, rescue boat driver\, and rescue boat assist) who aim to complete two races a day for a total of six per series with one discard for every four races sailed. Starts are usually 1400 on Saturdays\, and 1300 on Sundays to accommodate an early finish on Sundays and courses will be set by the OOD using the club’s permanent marks depending on the conditions. See Race Hut on race day for specifics on fleet starts\, starting procedure\, etc. Courses are displayed on the course board outside the hut prior to the preparatory signal. \nOverall prizes given at the end of the season\, although the new names are to encourage members to socialise after racing and discuss who has [Loch] Earn’d an adult beverage with the day’s shenanigans. \nThe volunteer race officers are set annually by the Sailing Secretary so that all members contribute. 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] URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/earn-a-brew-saturday-series-3/ LOCATION:Loch Earn Sailing Club CATEGORIES:Weekend Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260307T184703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T184703Z UID:6534-1779580800-1779667199@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:"Earn a Brew" Sunday Series DESCRIPTION:Weekend Series events are member only racing events with separate starts for keelboats and dinghies run by volunteer race officers (Officer of the Day/OOD\, rescue boat driver\, and rescue boat assist) who aim to complete two races a day for a total of six per series with one discard for every four races sailed. Starts are usually 1400 on Saturdays\, and 1300 on Sundays to accommodate an early finish on Sundays and courses will be set by the OOD using the club’s permanent marks depending on the conditions. See Race Hut on race day for specifics on fleet starts\, starting procedure\, etc. Courses are displayed on the course board outside the hut prior to the preparatory signal. \nOverall prizes given at the end of the season\, although the new names are to encourage members to socialise after racing and discuss who has [Loch] Earn’d an adult beverage with the day’s shenanigans. \nThe volunteer race officers are set annually by the Sailing Secretary so that all members contribute. 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] URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/earn-a-brew-sunday-series-3/ LOCATION:Loch Earn Sailing Club CATEGORIES:Weekend Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260307T184703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T000407Z UID:6535-1779580800-1779667199@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:John McDonald Junior Series DESCRIPTION:Following Sunday Morning Training Sessions\, coaches will run informal races for all juniors. Email training@lochearnsc.com for more information. Prizes for series winners at the end of the season. Competitor Briefing: 11030. URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/john-mcdonald-junior-series-2/ LOCATION:Loch Earn Sailing Club CATEGORIES:Junior Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260427T103801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T103950Z UID:6536-1779580800-1779667199@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Training DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Training is informal training with a member of the LESC Training Team that is open to all members\, adult and junior\, but primarily geared toward junior sailing skill work and learn-to-race\, in particular. Immediately following the session\, will be junior racing series. Email training@lochearnsc.com for more information and to sign up for a particular session. Participants should be rigged and ready by 0930. URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/sunday-morning-training-2/ LOCATION:Loch Earn Sailing Club CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260427T104859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T110327Z UID:6537-1780099200-1780185599@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:Loch Earn Enterprise Cup (Dinghies) DESCRIPTION:The 2026 LESC Loch Earn Enterprise Cup will take place on Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, for the dinghy fleet with an 1100 start tim. \nCup and trophy events are larger\, member only racing events with earlier starts and keelboat and dinghy fleets racing on separate days over the course of a weekend. They include the Loch Earn Enterprise Cup\, St Fillans Cup\, McKeowan Trophy\, and Robertson Cup. Like the weekend series\, cup and trophy events are also run by volunteer officers using the club’s permanent marks depending on conditions. \nSee Race Hut before the start for specifics on fleet starts\, starting procedure\, etc. Courses are displayed on the course board outside the hut. In general\, there will not be a pre-race briefing. \nPrizes awarded at the end of the season. \nThe volunteer race officers are set annually by the Sailing Secretary so that all members contribute. 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] URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/loch-earn-enterprise-cup-dinghies/ CATEGORIES:Cup/Trophy Events,Dinghy Only Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T004659 CREATED:20260427T104903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T105117Z UID:6538-1780185600-1780271999@lochearnsc.com SUMMARY:LESC Keelboat Endurance Races (Keelboats) DESCRIPTION:Taking the place of the Enterprise Cup for the keelboat fleet this year\, the LESC Keelboat Endurance Races will take place on Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, with an 1100 start time. The Keelboat Endurance Races are for keelboats only. \nCup and trophy events are larger\, member only racing events with earlier starts and keelboat and dinghy fleets racing on separate days over the course of a weekend. They include the Loch Earn Enterprise Cup\, St Fillans Cup\, McKeowan Trophy\, and Robertson Cup. Like the weekend series\, cup and trophy events are also run by volunteer officers using the club’s permanent marks depending on conditions. \nSee Race Hut before the start for specifics on fleet starts\, starting procedure\, etc. Courses are displayed on the course board outside the hut. In general\, there will not be a pre-race briefing. \nPrizes awarded at the end of the season. \nThe volunteer race officers are set annually by the Sailing Secretary so that all members contribute. 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] URL:https://lochearnsc.com/event/lesc-keelboat-endurance-races-keelboats/ CATEGORIES:Keelboat Only Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR