HSSC Weekly Update Thu 14 Dec 17

From the Club Sec Dear Members, 'A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all the Staff' Tonight Christmas Carols in the Clubhouse - Come along and join in for an evening of carols followed by mulled wine, sausage rolls and mince pies. Open from 6pm, carols start at 6.30pm. Tomorrow, Fri 15th Dec Staff Drinks and Christmas Draw - We hope as many members as possible will be available to come along and support the staff drinks and XMas raffle.

RYA qualifications help inner city kids complete Fastnet

A group of inner London youngsters has become the first state school crew to compete in the Rolex Fastnet Race finishing in 142nd place out of 368 boats after five days at sea.

Bursaries available for LSE young sailors and coaches

Young talent across the RYA London and South East region is receiving a boost thanks to Performance and Coaching Bursaries from the regional Youth Training Fund Charity (YTFC).

RYA Northern Ireland launches Focus Club Support Programme

Sailing and clubs across Northern Ireland are being given an opportunity to grow and support their members, as RYA Northern Ireland launches its Focus Club Support Programme.

New Sailability study delivers key insights

Four-month research project to help inform future focus

Scots make Sailing Champions League Final

A team from Port Edgar Yacht Club has reached the finals of Sailing's Champions League in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.

Coach in Focus – Chris Penney, Carrickfergus Sailing Club

Carrickfergus Sailing Club’s Chris Penney says his love for sailing began with the free buns. …

Welsh success for Northern Irish sailors

Some of NI’s youngest sailors have secured success in Pwllheli, North Wales, as they battled against 175 competitors in the UK Topper National Championships.

RNSA(P) Wednesday Autumn Series Race 3

There was definitely a sniff of autumn in the air as the racing fleet meandered at low water the long way around to get to Gilkicker. This confirmed by the need for nav lights on the way back. Kurketrekker the SOOD managed to extricate herself from her berth at low water (she is normally unsuccessful at springs) and set a course of a beat to Browndown, a broadish kite reach to Kemps Quay with a gybe and closer reach home.

Tonne Up At Trent Windsurfing Club

Club doubles membership in five years