RNSC Frostbite Series – Race 1

Winter Dinghy racing in Portsmouth harbour Four Fusion sailors turned up for the 1st day of the Frostbite series at the RNSC, Portsmouth. They were met with a strong breeze and managed 3 races in challenging conditions. Most of the sailors suffered a ‘gyro failure’ in the first race having not listened closely enough to the race brief but this was eventually won by Lee Bichard, the OIC of the centre.

Club announced as Finalist in UK Awards

The RYA Scotland Club of the Year 2019 announced and goes forward as a finalist alongside clubs from around the UK in 2020.

Notice to Mariners regarding Borehole Drilling Works Fareham Creek. Starting 14th October

Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth

BOREHOLE DRILLING WORKS – FAREHAM CREEK

LNTM No 74/19

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth that Borehole drilling operations will be conducted across channel in the upper area of Fareham Lake within Portsmouth Harbour commencing on 14 October 2019 and completing by 25 October. The works will be carried out by Jenkins Marine Ltd.2. A total of 5 boreholes are programmed to be drilled, see graphic. Vessels passing should do so at very slow speed to minimise wash.3. The vessel conducting this task will be the 18 x 6m Spud-Leg Barge “JML60” which will remain on site throughout the period she will display an all round white light with Flashing Yellow lights at each corner. The works will be assisted be the 14 x 6m multi-cat “BUFFALO” and when works are ongoing a small safety craft will also be on station. Operations will be conducted between 0800 and 1700 daily.4. QHM Harbour Control may be contacted on VHF Ch 11 or by telephoning 02392 723689 for the latest information. Their movements will be de-conflicted from other movements by QHM Harbour Control in the usual manner.

5. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 30 October 2019.

 

 

 

October meeting minutes

Items include AGM and next year's cocktail party details, mooring buoy problems, accounting period changes and an update on RNSA status with a proposed branch members' vote later this year.

Rally to Shepards Marina. Cowes. 2nd November 19

Rally to Sheperds Marina Cowes

Sailability Blog – Joff’s Journal

Sailability Manager, Joff McGill, updates on the latest national news and issues to support your activities

BOREHOLE DRILLING WORKS – FAREHAM CREEK

QUEEN'S HARBOUR MASTER PORTSMOUTH LNTM No 74/19 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth that Borehole drilling operations will be conducted across channel in the upper area of Fareham Lake within Portsmouth Harbour commencing on 14 October 2019 and completing by 25 October.

From Pirates to World Champ – Parents are key

Getting parents involved in sailing was the starting point for a journey which started as club recreation and ended with a world champion.

Have your say on stronger protections for UK waters

Independent panel calls for views on introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas

Little Boats Racing Schedule

Little Boats – Racing Schedule:  Autumn/winter 2019-20

Month Day / Date HW Start 1st Race
October Saturday 26th 10:41 09:30 10:00
November Saturday 2nd 14:45 13:30 14:00
Saturday 16th 13.24 12:00 12:30
Saturday 30th 13:32 12:00 12:30
December Saturday 14th 12:22 11:30 12:00
Saturday 28th 12:33 11:30 12:00
Tuesday 31st 14:35 13:00 13:30
  2020
January Saturday 11th 11:30 10:30 11:00
Saturday 25th 11.42 10:30 11:00
February Saturday 8th 10:34 09:30 10:00
Saturday 22nd 10:53 10:00 10:30
Saturday 29th 14:31 13:00 13:30
March Saturday 14th 14:43 13:30 14:00
Saturday 21st 10:03 09:00 09:30
Saturday 28th 13:26 12:00 12:30

 

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