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Robert is still very involved in the River Arun. He was treasurer for the River Arun User Group for many years, and was Vice Chairman of the Littlehampton Harbour Board for 4 years and is an active supporter of the heritage and regeneration of the area.
Sadly, the RNLI moved all its production to Devon. Osborne’s later joined forces with Cougar to become Cougar Osborne and, until quite recently, produced fast attack boats for the Middle East and Nigeria.
Littlehampton Yacht Club timeline:
1872 The Littlehampton Boating Club was established.
1896 The Littlehampton Sailing Club was founded.
1909 With interest growing in engine-powered water craft, the club was renamed the Littlehampton Sailing and Motor Boat Club, LSMC.
1925 A new club house was opened in South Terrace.
2009 The LSMC went into administration.
2010 The club’s assets were bought by Robert & Fiona Boyce and the Littlehampton Yacht Club was created.
2010 The Littlehampton Yacht Club was established.
2012 The Littlehampton Ferry was re-established to link the East and West banks of the River Arun, and runs from the Littlehampton Yacht Club To Pier Road from Easter - September
2020 Richard Howlett joined as the yacht club manager.