Oct 24

RNSA(P) Autumn Series Race 9 (PPH Results)

The PPH results are at the link below For PPH follow the link

Oct 24

RNSA(P) Autumn Series Race 9

With two boats in contention for the IRC Autumn series top spot the grande finale almost never took place as 32 knot winds battered Stokes Bay at 1400. However the Met office, guessing right for a change seemed confident that the winds would abate in the late afternoon and the final race of the Autumn series remained on.

Oct 23

Tidal Diamond 348 – Thanks, Halloween, Galley & Bar

Tidal Diamond No. 348

Thanks for Work Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

On behalf of all club members, I would like to thank the three Richard Clark, Andy Goodyear and Ian Smith for all of the hard work which they have put in to get the large tractor and the hoist ready for the cruiser recovery.

Similarly, I would like to thank Dave Goldfinch for all of the work that he has done to get the RIB repaired for the forthcoming weekend and the winter dinghy racing.

Richard Gunn
Commodore

Halloween Party
Halloween Party
Sat 2nd November
7.00pm

Tickets are now on sale for the Halloween party taking place on Saturday 2nd November, starting at 7.00pm.

It will be an optional (but recommended!) fancy dress with a best pumpkin competition and party games.

Last year was a really good night with lots of fun had by all.

Individual tickets £4.00
Family of 4 tickets £15.00
Family of 5 tickets £18.00

Can you let Steve Francis know asap if you would like tickets and also your choice of food.

It really is very helpful if we know the numbers of people coming and food choice so we don’t waste food and can plan the evening properly. Thank you.

Food choice is Chilli & Rice or Chicken Nuggets (with proper chicken breast) & chips.

If you would like to bring along a cake to share that would be great !

steve
socialsec

07710 941241

Steve Francis

Galley & Bar Christmas Sundays

Please note that the galley and bar will be closed on the following dates.

Sunday 22nd December
Sunday 29th December
Sunday 5th January

Thanks

Steve Francis / Mark Tranter


Oct 19

RNSA(P) Annual General Meeting

The RNSA(P) AGM will be held prior to the Prize Giving at 1800, 27th November 13 in the Fabrosa Room All Portsmouth Branch Members are welcome to attend the Branch AGM for an update on next year's sailing programme and to review the branch plans. The formal agenda will be published shortly.

Oct 19

Cancelled – 2013 Inter-Services Windsurfing Championships 26-27 Oct 13

The 2013 Inter-Services Windsurfing Championships have been Cancelled due to area conflictions in Portland Harbour After consulting the Army and RAF leads it has regretfully been decided to postpone the 2013 Inter-Services until early spring 2014. The current revised date of 2 / 3 Nov makes it very likely that at least 2 teams competing would be significantly short and it was agreed that this was sufficient cause to opt for a revised date.

Oct 19

RN Speed week team Triumph

The wind arrived for 'Big Wednesday' at the Portland Speedweek and although pipped by micro-knots for the fastest run, the RN eam were fasted overall and had the Speed Champion Speedweek Tuesday was very quiet with almost absolutely no wind for the entire day. Inevitable really as this was the day that the BBC sports correspondent Mike Bushell turned up to make a broadcast about the event! look out for his piece on a TV near you soon.

Oct 19

Finland to Home

Peter Stone's final report in his trilogy about his cruise to the Baltic Peter's report takes you from Finland back to the UK through the Kiel Canal (pictured) and the Dutch canals. It is written in a similar style to the previous two of this cruise, with items of interest to both those thinking of cruising in this area as well as others just seeking a good read.

Oct 17

RNSA(P) Autumn Series Race 8 – PPH results

For race 8 report see previous news item. Click the link for PPH results.

Oct 17

RNSA(P) Autumn Series Race 8

The 22 knot gusting 28 winds at 1500 in Stokes Bay had abated to a gentle 18-20 kts as the fleet assembled at Gilkicker point for the penultimate race of the Autumn series. With the start time now 1630 because of the rapidly fading daylight it was clear that some boats were struggling to meet this time particularly exiting Portsmouth Harbour at low water and having to take the long route to Gilkicker point.

Oct 17

Ebb n’ Flow – No. 225 – October 2013

Ebb and Flow 225