Two rumours worth investigating if you are planning to go to France this season We are in the Channel Islands and have 2 unconfirmed reports which may affect boats visiting France this year. 1. A British yachtsman in Cherbourg was fined 600 Euros for not flying his ensign at night. We believe the high cost of this fine was probably because, when confronted, he was a bit stroppy with the officials.

Monday 04 August 2014 at the Sir Max Aitken Museum, The Prospect, 83 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight. The party will start at 1900 and as usual there will be eight different finger foods plus sandwiches accompanied by your choice of Pimms, Wine or soft drinks. £20 a head on the door. All service crews and members of ASA and RAFSA are welcome.

Results of race one and two of the 2014 RNSA Plymouth Offshore series Please find attached a copy of the results of the RNSA Offshore series race one and two

The RNSA Windsurfers have entered a team into the Defi 2014 Endurance Race in Gruissan France. 'Wind City' as its known provides a reliable 20-40 Kt wind known as the Tremontana which howls off shore, providing flat and furiously fast racing on the 40Km course. Rear Comodore Windsurfing Adrian Wallis is leading a team of three RNSA sailors at the Defi Wind.

East Coast at sea again. Heading south and west towards Normandy 240705z. Nearly 70 years on, the beaches of Pas de Calais were stormed in style. Hitler was adamant that the Allied landings in France would be in the Calais Region. He was right, just the timing was wrong. The skipper of Successor anchored off the beach and made a one man landing onto the beach.