Jan 04

International Maritime Bureau issues 24-Hour Maritime Security Hotline reminder

Boaters urged to report maritime crime and security issues such as terrorism and piracy

Jan 04

Consultation on fees for marine licences

Views sought on changing costs associated with marine licence applications

Jan 03

North West Cruising Conference

Booking is now open for the RYA North West Cruising Conference 2018 that will be held in Warrington on Saturday 10 March.

Jan 03

Offshore 2018 Programme

Rear Commodore Offshore has published the provisional programme for the 2018 racing season After a rather frustrating 2017 season plans are in place to campaign Jolly Jack Tar for a full season of racing in 2018. With no Fastnet race in 2018 the Squad will be competing in a wide range of regattas both inshore and offshore.

Jan 03

Jolly Jack Tar – Feb 18 Maintenance Weekends

Jolly Jack Tar will be fettled back into racing trim during 2 weekends in Feb. The Offshore Squad will come together for 2 weekends of maintenance in February to get Jolly Jack Tar back into racing trim. Anyone who has raced on the boat last season or is planning on racing this season is strongly encouraged to lend a hand! Our Rear Commodore, Mark Durkan takes a keen interest in those who take the time to help maintain the boat and makes sure that they are recognised when putting together the teams for some of our more glamorous events! Weekend 1 - Fri 16 / Sat 17 / Sun 18 Feb.

Jan 03

Don’t miss the RYA Training Conference 2018!

Come along for the latest industry updates, insights, workshops and networking opportunities

Jan 03

Tidal Diamond 607 – Happy New Year, Local Notices to Mariners

Tidal Diamond No. 607

Happy New Year

The New Year is only just getting going, so I will take the opportunity to wish everyone a good 2018 sailing season and add a reminder of two events coming up:

  • Interclub Darts, 2nd Round, which will be held at Locks SC on Friday 12th at 1930hrs – do come along and support Tudor.
  • The AGM is on Sunday 14th at 1400hrs – please attend, and if you are able to help out on a committee remember to let somebody know so they can nominate you.

Paul Tansom
Tidal Diamond Editor
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Local Notices to Mariners

The beginning of the year is probably a good time to remind everyone that Langstone Harbour Board has Local Notices to Mariners on their website at: http://www.langstoneharbour.org.uk/boating-notices.php. You can also sign up to receive these by email using the link on that page.

There are two of particular interest in force at the moment (assuming you are on the water in this weather!):

Paul Tansom
PLSA Rep.
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Diary Dates

Off the Water On the Water
Interclub Darts, 2nd Round (at Locks SC) January 12th Icicle Series 1 January 6th
Annual General Meeting January 14th Icicle Series 2 January 21st
Prizegiving & Supper February 23rd Icicle Series 3 February 4th

Dinghy, Sailing, Cruiser

Jan 03

Hornet Open for Business – 05/01/2018 –

0930-2300 Not on the 3rd as shown previously. Many apologies for any confusion caused.

Dec 31

FSMBC Close Quarters Newsletter January 2018

Close Quarters Jan 18

Dec 29

Chartwork and Course to Steer – 24/01/2018 –

A short course at the Army Offshore Sailing Centre Fort Blockhouse, available to Hornet members. The Chief Instructor, Phil Brown, has issued his initial training programme for early next year and is offering places on this shore based course for Hornet members. The presentation will begin at 0930 and are FREE to attend.