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Spring Spithead Series Week 1
We hope everybody enjoyed their first race of the year today despite the chilly temperatures and lack of the usual yellow racing marks. There was some great close racing, especially in the second race with three yachts finishing within twenty seconds of each other. Big thanks to Tim Johnson for acting as Race Officer and the rest of the race team onboard Mary Siobhan and of course to Phil and Chris who were laying
Published 15:34 on 10 Apr 2021
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Spring Spithead Series
Documentation here - https://www.portsmouthsc.co.uk/page/spring-spithea... Entries can be made here - https://www.portsmouthsc.co.uk/booking/type/racing
Published 10:23 on 31 Mar 2021
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COVID Roadmap
In accordance with the Government's roadmap out of lockdown, and COVID restrictions ease, please be aware that from Monday 29th March access to the sailing club outdoor facilities (Boomyard, Wyllies Garden and pontoons) will be permitted. You are however, reminded to adhere to all current government guidelines including, but not limited to, the 'rule of six or two households'. Your attention is brought to the Clubs COVID risk assessments below:- Portsmouth Sailing
Published 18:34 on 25 Mar 2021
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Zoom Presentation - Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service
We were given an excellent Zoom presentation last night about GAFIRS... A great organisation that is there for all of us that mess about in boats, both in and around Portsmouth Harbour. Please do support GAFIRS if you get the opportunity. http://gafirs.org.uk/
Published 11:55 on 12 Mar 2021
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Zoom Session Update - Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue (GAFIRS) & HMS MEDUSA
GAFIRS have agreed to provide a short introduction into their operations next Thursday 11 Mar at 19:30. Although we may consider GAFIRS to be 'around the corner' from us here in Portsmouth, they are probably the most likely lifeboat to be tasked to support Portsmouth SC members on our home waters and members may not be aware that a GAFIRS vessel is based in the harbour. It will also be interesting to understand
Published 14:11 on 5 Mar 2021
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Sailing is nearly back!
The RYA have issued a 'roadmap' for the return to boating activity. 29 March is a key date, with outdoor facilities open and boating permitted. It is likely that sailing with mixed households will be permitted however this will need to conform to wider social contact regulations such as maximum crew numbers and the wearing of face coverings. Key dates in our sailing programme include - 10 Apr., first race of
Published 22:07 on 4 Mar 2021
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Cruising Association BREXIT Visa Campaign
Members may wish to support the Cruising Association's campaign to amend Visa regulations that have been introduced following BREXIT. More details here- https://www.theca.org.uk/news/ca-launch-180-day-vi...
Published 23:13 on 25 Feb 2021
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Zoom Session Update - Southsea Coastal Defence Project
The Southsea Coastal Defence Zoom session, held last night, was excellent; very informative and interesting and we hope that we will be able to invite Rupert Teasdale and Chris Koster back to the Club to provide updates in the future. A video of the presentation, supporting material and accompanying links are available to view here https://www.portsmouthsc.co.uk/page/southsea-coast... Our next Zoom session is planned for Thursday 25 Feb. The
Published 13:18 on 12 Feb 2021
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Thursday Zoom Session - Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme - Thu 11 Feb 21
We are delighted that members of the project management team are able to join us for our next Thursday Zoom session - to be held at 7:30 pm., Thursday 11 Feb. The team will provide a brief overview of the project and will be able to take questions from members. Joining details have been emailed to members, however if you have not received details and wish to join the session, please email rcsailing@portsmouthsc.co.uk
Published 14:07 on 10 Feb 2021
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Cowes Week 2021 - Follow the racing virtually
This year, Cowes Week racing will be available to watch via the internet as part of a Government project to trial innovative use of 5G. 50 boats will have 360 degree high definition cameras fitted, and each camera will beam back high definition pictures which will be shown on big screens around the town as well as online. All regatta classes will be covered, and there will also be a Spectator App.
Published 13:41 on 10 Feb 2021
