Jan 22
Tether hooks – Reissued
MAIB advice Following the death of Simon Speirs, who wash washed overboard in the Southern Ocean last November during a headsail change on stage 3 of the race en route to Australia, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued a safety bulletin whilst it looks into the circumstances.
Simon was using a three point webbing tether attached to the integral harness of his life jacket that allowed him to clip on to the boat with a short or long tether.
Jan 22
Beaulieu River
New navigation lights Five sets of buoys, lighting the way between Gins (at the Solent end of the river) and Buckler's Hard, have been installed to help mooring holders and visitors navigate their way at night.
Additional markers have been added, lining the channel between Gins and the river's mouth.
Jan 22
Boat Jumbles 2018
Coming up ..... Beaulieu Boat Jumble - 22 April
Solent Spring Boat Jumble - 13 May - Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley
Hornet SSC - 10 November
Jan 19
British Sailing Team’s bid for Tokyo 2020 glory to get underway in Miami
The British Sailing Team will hit the water in Miami in force this week as it kick-starts its campaign for success at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Jan 19
Holt Cup (RN Inter Region Team Racing) 17-18 Feb 18 Notice of Race & Entry Form
Get your entries in now for Holt Cup 2018! Deadline for entries is Wed 7 Feb 18. Dear RNSA Dinghy Sailors,
Entries are now open for the Holt Cup 17-18 Feb 18 - see the attachments to this article. Closing date is Wed 7 Feb 18. For more information on the event see the previous Holt Cup article on the RNSA website, RNSA Dinghies email and the RN Dinghy Sailors Facebook page.
Jan 18
SW Cruising Conference 2018 draws very positive feedback
Annual event prepares SW members for the coming season
Jan 18
New for 2018 – Great discounts for RYA Members from Overboard
Massive discounts on Overboard's wide range of waterproof products
Jan 18
Recognition for RYA sailors at Guernsey’s Sporting Achievement Awards
RYA Coach Mike Chapple was awarded the Davey Dorey Memorial Trophy while three Guernsey sailors scooped nominations in the Guernsey Sports Commission’s Sporting Achievement Awards, with one, Clementine Thompson being shortlisted into the top three.
Jan 18
Rookie to Blind Sailing World Champion in three years – meet Catherine
Catherine Westbrook enjoyed a successful Blind Sailing Worlds debut. Now she wants more.
Jan 18
Staunton Harold Sailability Trust – what we’ve learned in our first year
How a Derbyshire club has made Sailability work for them