Two young I sailors awarded boat by John Merricks Sailing Trust and RYA OnBoard

Tyler Playfair and Charlie O’Malley have been awarded exclusive use of their own boat or windsurfing board for the next two years thanks to the John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST) and RYA OnBoard partnership.

First speakers announced for the RYA Dinghy Show 2019

Sailing greats and industry experts confirmed

Poetry Evening – 08/03/2019 –

Supper starts at 1830 before poems at 2000. Bring your favourite poems for you or others to read. Join in the fun, no fuss and enjoy the evening.

Latest RYA Member Offers

Great offers exclusively for RYA Members from SACQUA, P&O Cruises, Arun Sails and Navionics

FSMBC Close Quarters Newsletter January 2019

Close Quarters Jan 19

Emsworth Sailing Club centenary

Celebrations for the oldest club in Chichester Harbour Emsworth Sailing Club will celebrate its centenary this year, by holding events including a regatta, a sail past, moonlight race, kayak events, beer festival and a vintage tea party. The juniors, who make up 20% of the membership, will take part in a carnival, swimming gala, crabbing competition and a sail to and BBQ on Fowley Island.

Wanted – 300 female crew

Exxpedition The 38,000 mile voyage, Exxpedition, sets sail in October, and is looking for 300 women to crew the 30 legs of teh voyage. As well as taking part in scientific research, crew members are expected to contribute financially to the voyage, with legs varying between 5 and 23 days at sea. Emily Penn, expedition director and skipper, who recently returned from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (an accumulation of ocean plastic now twice the size of Texas) said "This is our biggest project yet.

Finalists announced for RYA Sailability Awards 2019

RYA Sailability ambassadors recognised

Essex Club is Finalist in 2019 RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award

Blackwater Sailing Club has been recognised as a finalist in the prestigious 2019 RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award, supported by Gallagher.

RNSA(P) WEDNESDAY RACE SERIES 2019

27th March - 16th October 2019 It'll soon be that time again..... From Richard Hanslip Folks, Happy New Year! The Wednesday Series dates for the 2019 season are now on the RNSA website, the NOR plus entry form is included, SI’s will appear later. Yarmouth Trophy dates are also included. Click on the link for easy access.