Joint RNSA and RNVR YC Yacht Meet

Advance Notice RNSA/RNVR YC Joint Meeting now in the planning stage RNSA, Clyde Branch are looking at arranging a joint meeting summer 2020. Date to be advised. OutlineProgramme:- People arrive at Clyde Marina, with a pontoon party / BBQ / Hog Roast. The Saturday could be a Blazer & Tie event in the Royal Gourock Yacht Club with silver service.

Dunkirk 80 Years On

Five year return of Dunkirk Litle Ships to Dunkirk. Arrangments being made with RNVR YC Preliminary Calling Notice May 2020 May 2020 is the 80th anniversary of the evacuation of Dunkirk. Members of the British Expedition force and French colleagues were evacuated from the Calais and Dunkirk region.

Scotland’s Boat Show 2019

Scotland’s Boat Show had a host of activities for visitors to get afloat and also get prepared to go afloat safely.

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.