Sep 01

Cowes Breakwater causes new tidal flow

Since the start of the construction of Cowes Breakwater some of the tidal flows have changed. The Local Notice to Mariners contains useful information.

Sep 01

Cowes Breakwater causes new tidal flow

Since the start of the construction of Cowes Breakwater some of the tidal flows have changed. The Local Notice to Mariners contains useful information.

Sep 01

POSTPONED NW and IOM Cocktail Party September 2014

Not enough members to make the event viable. We will try again next year

Aug 30

Sailing Instructions – Salcombe race (2H and FC) 2014

As part of the Ullman Sails Plymouth Race Series, RNSA will be sponsoring the outbound leg of a round trip race to Salcombe. All necessary details are held within the attached SI's

Aug 28

RNSA (P) Autumn Series – Race 1

The RNSA(P) Autumn series opening race was punctuated by a dramatic dismasting, though fortunately without crew injury. Eight boats made it to the start line off Gilkicker, not quite enough to persuade the Sailing Officer of the Day - Tinker T that 2 separate starts were warranted, so all boats started together at 1830.

Aug 28

RNSA WINTER BERTHING OFFER – £649 inc VAT

LIFT, HIGH PRESSURE HULL WASH, BLOCK OFF, STORAGE & RE-LAUNCH. Valid 1st October 2014 to 29th March 2015. To make a booking please complete the booking form in the attached pdf and return it to the Premier Marina Reception where you will also find the terms and conditions.

Aug 27

Tidal Diamond 409 – Racing Updates

Tidal Diamond No. 409

Sunday Series 5 race and Willson and Glanville Handicap Trophies

The Willson (Fast) and Glanville (Slow) trophies had been scheduled to be awarded to the winners of the fast and slow handicap races (respectively) for Sunday 3 on Sunday 10 August and then again for Sunday 4 on Sunday 17 August. Unfortunately the weather was too bad for the race to go on both occasions. We will therefore try again and award these trophies for the winners of the fast and slow handicap of the Sunday 5 race on Sunday 31 August. Please come along and sail.

Many thanks

Sandie Parker


Aug 26

Cowes Week – SB20

This year the RNSA Sports boat, Sail Navy, was entered as an entirely youth team for Cowes Week. The week allowed the team to develop their racing knowledge and teamwork, the culmination of the work being a win on the last race of the week. For the SB20 fleet the first four days of the regatta were a Grand Slam event and therefore while the other fleets only did one race a day the SB20s did two.

Aug 26

Branch Cruise to the River Deben and Woodbridge

The highlight of the 2014 season was an effort to show the Essex members the delights of a Suffolk River. One of two with a bar and special local chartlets entry is infrequently attempted. The Branch has had a particular busy Bank Holiday weekend with its River Deben challenge. With a tidal gate at We were able to entertain the crew of HMS Gleaner once they had laid the survey vessel up so they could depart on summer leave.

Aug 23

Portland Series 2 Final race.

Lovely conditions to finish with. A NW force 3 and a similar, but shorter, course as last week. The pre-start was eventful as the Red Arrows shot across the harbour in close formation as the course was being announced, with all including the RO being distracted from the task in hand. Stephen then pointed out that a boat had anchored virtually on the start line, but this was ok with everybody having to decide which side of the anchored boat they would go.