Category: RNSA

From the RN Sailing manager – The disposal of the old MoD Dinghies has been going really well and I hope those that have taken advantage of the scheme have realised what a great idea this has been. We are now down to the last handful of boats and with …

BYC Relaunch – Update Steady progress is being made in re-invigorating and updating the BYC. We now have an active committee comprising interested parties from all corners of the College, supported by yachtsmen from the local community who are all kee…

Our annual Barbecue and Swimming Test at Vivien’s Alpha House was accompanied by an impressive spring tide

Winter Layup, Storage Ashore. Winter Package, Lift Out and Inn. To all Clyde Branch members who own yachts. You are reminded that the Clyde Branch has a special deal with preferential rates for our members. This deal is utilising our allocated po…

The Plymouth Branch Committee needs new members to take on roles for Offshore Secretary, Port of Plymouth Sailing Association (PPSA) Representative and a Manager for the J80 Jackaroo. There are 3 vacancies at the moment for the roles of Offshore Secret…

The RNSA Plymouth to Dartmouth Yacht race will take place on Saturday August 24th 2019. The final race of the PPSA Offshore series from Plymouth to Dartmouth will take place on Saturday the 24th August 2019 with the first start at 0800. This is an ide…

Crewing opportunities for Jolly Jack Tar and Jackaroo JJT and Jackaroo are still looking to maximise crewing opportunities for both Cowes Week and Dartmouth Regatta. The only stipulation is that you are a RNSA member. The aim is to get as many sailors…

With just over a week to go the final the Offshore Team are making their final preparations. RNSA has entered two yachts for this years Fastnet race. Otherwise known as “the one”. An RN lead tri-Service team made up of Regulars and Reserves will compe…

Dinghy sailing series Only 2 sailors braved the searing heat to race in Portsmouth harbour this evening. Dom Jacobs took 2 victories and with it the series. He had to fight for it tonight however with Charlotte Burman first off the line in both races….

The Windguru forecast from the Spitbank Fort website did not bode well for the final race of the summer series. 1800 – 6 knots from the west, backing southwest and decreasing to 2 knots then going southeast at 3 knots. It was pretty much spot on! As Ti…