May 23
WANTED: Out of date ALMANAC
Pre 2017 Reeds Almanac covering the whole of UK needed for planning purposes. Please contact Geoff Goodwin on 07887780595 or geoff778@btinternet.com
May 23
HSSC Weekly Update Friday 9th June 2017
From the Club Sec. Dear Members,
Marina Works - The final MOD works on the Pontoon replacement will take place next week over Tues and Wed 13/14th Jun. Pedestrian access and utility services to Fieldhouse will not be available over both days - please plan accordingly. Should the works run over I will keep you informed.
May 22
PUSH THE BOAT OUT GAINS MOMENTUM
As RYA’s Push The Boat Out finishes many local communities experienced sailing and windsurfing for the first time.
May 22
2017 Spring Series champions crowned
Conclusion of the Olympic classes event at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy
May 22
BACKING FOR PEMBROKESHIRE SAILING VENTURE
Groups tackling equality in West Wales will have the chance to try sailing thanks to sponsorship including bagging £2,000 from a Tesco funding scheme.
May 22
OSTAR 17
Mervyn Wheatley has entered Tamarind for OSTAR 17 which starts from Plymouth on Monday 29 May. In 1956 Blondie Hasler became interested in the challenges of offshore singlehanded sailing – “one man, one boat, the ocean…”. Over the next few years he conceived of a transatlantic race against the prevailing winds and currents whose purpose was to develop the necessary seamanship, equipment and techniques.
May 22
Why sailing builds character – an interview with Prof. Bill Lucas
Why sailing builds character - an interview with Prof. Bill Lucas
May 22
Oyster farms for marinas ?
10,000 oysters already introduced in the Solent The Blue Marine Foundation, in conjunction with the University of Portsmouth, MDL Marinas and Land Rover BAR, have introduced more than 10,000 oysters into the Solent.
The ambitious plan is to introduce five million oysters over the next five years, and MDL Marinas will host oyster nurseries under its pontoons.