Bucklers Hard extension

£2m redevelopment Work is about to begin on the £2m redevelopment of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour to reconfigure and extend the Beaulieu River marina and improve facilities over the next two winters. The project will be carried out in two off-season phases, with the first beginning this October and offering improved facilities and a greater number of more convenient walk-ashore berths by March.

Alcohol and sailing

Campaign for sailors The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 states that sailors can be prosecuted if they are under the influence of alcohol and endanger other vessels, structures or people. Most harbour authorities also have local by-laws, which allow boaters to be prosecuted if they are under the influence of alcohol whilst in charge of a vessel.

Sunsail to invest £3.75m in their UK fleet

Port Solent--based firm go for Jeanneaus Sunsail is to add 25 new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410s to their existing UK fleet. 15 boats will be delivered in 2020, with a further 10 in 2021. The boats, known as Sunsail 41.0 yachts, will be available for charters and all major UK sailing events. They will also be used at Sunsail events and school courses.

Topper International becomes Official Supplier to RYA OnBoard

The RYA is delighted to welcome Topper International as Official Supplier to the RYA OnBoard (OB) programme

Young Donaghadee Sailor has big plans as he begins second year on his JMST boat

Charlie O’Malley from Donaghadee Sailing Club was awarded a boat by the John Merricks Sailing Trust and RYA OnBoard partnership and has spent the last six months getting on the water as much as he can.

Britannia Yacht Club News

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 keen to maintain a high profile for sailing in BRNC.

MacMillan Coffee Morning – 27/09/2019 –

Please come along and support this very well worthwhile charity.

Executive Committee Meeting – 24/09/2019 –

XC meeting - Operating budget

RYA First Aid Course – 09/09/2019 –

At the Army Offshore Sailing Centre, Fort Blockhouse The cost of the First Aid Course is £40, which includes the Certificate and a copy of the latest First Aid Manual As you will be aware, Hornet members are welcome to attend any of the courses run by the ASA through the AOSC. The cost of membership to the ASA is £10 for the year and can be arranged through Lisa Winchester (T: 01252 787093 E: lwinchester@ascb.

RNLI Charity Golf Day – 04/09/2019 –

At Southwick To take part follow the link below.