RYA’s Push the Boat Out 2017 attracts over eighty people to Guernsey Sailing Trust

Eighty-six people of all ages and abilities jumped at the opportunity to get out on the water and discover a new sport when Guernsey Sailing Trust opened its doors on Sunday 21st May to invite the public to have a go at sailing.

Gosport Charity Pursuit – 10/06/2017 –

Forwarded on behalf of Gosport Marine Scene: Last year was a huge success and this one aims to be better still! Hog Roast at Hornet on completion of t Ladies and Gentlemen The time has come to start making plans for taking part in next year’s GOSPORT CHARITY PURSUIT which will be held on Saturday 10 June 2017.

HOG ROAST – 10/06/2017 –

At HSSC on completion of the GOSPORT MARINE SCENE CHARITY PURSUIT Tickets NOW on sale: £10 per person £5 Child under 12 Hog Roast and all the trimmings/salads Entertainment 1700 Fizz at 5 1800 Prizegiving 1830 Hog Roast Buy your tickets from HSSC Admin Office, call 02392 580403.

WANTED: Out of date ALMANAC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

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.

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.

2017 Spring Series champions crowned

Conclusion of the Olympic classes event at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy

RYA Push the Boat Out 2017 gets the nation on the water

Biggest Push the Boat Out yet

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.

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.