Category: RNSA

Whilst half a mile inland all was sunny and warm arrival on the Solent coast brought on shivers in the cold very murky fog. As the yachts gathered their teams ready for the sail to Gilkicker and the start line the big question was could they race! At G…

Jackaroo is an RNSA owned J80 that is dry sailed from Queen Ann’s Battery in Plymouth and available for regular racing – new crew and Skippers are needed to make the most of this valuable asset that provides exciting sailing. With a recent turnover of …

Members who wish to be aware there are berths available in the Portsmouth area Within the Portsmouth area we have moorings available, these include pontoon berths and swinging moorings, please contact Gemma on moorings@rnsa.org.uk to take advantage of …

Despite the cool north easterly it was a cracking evening for a sail with plenty of sunshine and another great sunset thrown in. With the late withdrawal of Jolly Jack Tar with gear failure (no forwards, no reverse – thanks Alex, great joke) Tinker T t…

Items include the silting up of moorings, the use of our RIB at local events, and the Weymouth Bay aquaculture proposal. The latter can be accessed using the link below, the chart to the right refers.

A quick update for those who did not attend the AGM As our Commodore outlined in his letter we have been waiting on feedback from the Charity Commission regarding our application to become a CIO. We received this just before the AGM and to be honest w…

A friendly bottlenose dolphin has taken up residence in Portland harbour and is charming all water users. The dolphin has been playing with boats, swimming with locals and keeping an eye on our mooring contractor while inspecting and working on mooring…

The latest newsletter from the port. This contains news and topical information for both locals and visitors alike.

Cold! How is this Spring I mused as with teeth chattering amidst a crew yawning competition we took the long low water route to Gilkicker. Things perked up a bit once we were in the starting area and contrary to forecasts were greeted by a just left of…

Plymouth Branch organise 3 of the 5 races that make up the Ullman Sails Offshore Series organised by the Port of Plymouth Sailing Association. The races to St Peter Port, Roscoff and Dartmouth cater for both IRC and Port Handicap yachts racing under OR…