News
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Summer Sailing Update
Despite the lack of news published here members have been very active on the water over the past few months. Highlights have included the Portsmouth Regatta - report here https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/238369/Port... the Round the Island Race and as usual, many members competed during Cowes Week, particularly in the Victory and Squib classes. Special mention should be made of members Joe Henry (our yard manager) and Hugh Pringle who achieved two wins in
Published 09:05 on 17 Aug 2021
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Spring Spithead Series - Final Races Abandoned
The final races of the Spithead Series, planned for Sat 8 May, were abandoned due to excessive winds and sea state. (See Bramblemet wind readings showing winds consistently over 25 kts and gusts over 35 kts). The committee vessel, Mary Siobhan, headed out into the race area but it was clear that the conditions were untenable for either anchoring the committee vessel or safe yacht racing. A disappointing end to the series.
Published 13:13 on 8 May 2021
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Spring Spithead Series Update
The second Saturday of our Spithead Series was a challenging one for competitors and the race management team! Many thanks to Mark Briggs and James Jopling for taking up the Race Officer duties and for achieving two races, despite the gentle breeze that died after race 1 and then, eventually, returned beyond expectations to allow a very quick second race around a short, light wind course! Provisional results are here - https://www.portsmouthsc.co.uk/spring-spithead-series-2021/spring-spithead-results
Published 11:33 on 18 Apr 2021
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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
