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Contessa 32 Weekend
PSC hosted the Contessa 32 fleet for the first event of their 2017 race series over the weekend of 13/14 May. The club ran two races on the Saturday, provided a class meal in the JA Room on Saturday evening and a further race on Sunday. It was an exceptionally successful weekend; the weather was kind, the racing competitive and fun, and the food and hospitality that PSC members provided on Saturday evening was
Published 10:00 on 17 Jun 2017
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Parhelion Spring 2017 Series Complete
The final two races of the Spring 2017 series were completed (on Sat 22 Apr) in beautiful sunny conditions with a steady 12 kts from the North East. Race officer Ricky Hodgson set two courses that kept the fleets busy in the triangle between Gilkicker and the Spit Sand Fort, however the highlight (for some!) was the downwind start for the final race.
Published 10:00 on 17 May 2017
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Parhelion - 4th Saturday - 8 April
The penultimate Saturday of the Spring Parhelion series started with fog horns and discussions with QHM over fog routines and finished with sun cream and a pleasant easterly breeze. The immediate concerns facing the race team on board Mary Siobhan were whether there was sufficient visibility to start a race and whether there was enough wind to get the fleet away. The race officer (Daryl Bowles) elected to start both divisions together and the
Published 10:00 on 10 Apr 2017
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Changes to the Portsmouth Harbour Small Boat Channel
Those of us that navigate through the harbour entrance should note the significant changes that have been made to the Small Boat Channel. Details in QHM's LNTM 24/17; link here - http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/portsmouth/local-notices/lntm/2017/1724---portsmouth-small-boat-channel-update
Published 10:00 on 7 Apr 2017
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Port Chantereyne Marina Presentation - Tues 18 Apr at 2030
A member of staff from the Port Chantereyne Marina (Cherbourg) will be providing us with a presentation about their Marina in the Jack Ashdown Room, Tues 18 Apr at 2030. Cider and biscuits promised! Port Chantereyne is a popular marina for local sailors and it has undergone some improvements over the past few years. They offer PSC a 20% discount on berthing fees. All very welcome but please put names on the notice
Published 00:00 on 4 Apr 2017
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Spring Parhelion Sat 1 Apr - Memorial Races
Sixteen boats took part in the two races that were held on the third Saturday of this Spring's Parhelion Series. Over the past few years the two races of the third Saturday have been designated as Parhelion Memorial Races; an opportunity for us to remember previous competitors who are sadly no longer with us, particularly our old friends Roy Pearce (Rhapsody & Symphony) and Mike Tattersall (Electra). A very pleasant SW'ly breeze and beautiful
Published 00:00 on 4 Apr 2017
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Spring Parhelion Sat 25 Mar
The second Saturday of the Spring Parhelion Series provided beautiful blue skies and a gusty NE'ly that increased steadily from around 16 kts to gusts of nearly 30 by the end of the racing. A start line was established at Gleeds and both divisions were sent upwind to Vail Williams and then followed a course that took them down to North Sturbridge, just at the same time as the Panamanian car carrier Horizon Highway,
Published 00:00 on 25 Mar 2017
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Port Tack Autumn 2016
The 2016 Autumn Edition of Port Tack is available in the members portal here http://portsmouthsc.clubmin.website/portal-page/po...
Published 00:00 on 24 Nov 2016
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PSC BAR Visit
BAR have offered us a one hour slot on their next open day. I have booked a 15:00 slot for us and there is a maximum of 40 places for members on a first come first served basis. Please put your name down on the list in the bar or contact me. The building itself is worth seeing for anyone who still doubts whether Ben Ainslie is serious and I think the Tech Deck will
Published 00:00 on 16 Sep 2016
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PSC Moorings Available
2 PSC moorings within Portsmouth harbour are available for members to moor their boats on. If you would like more information please contact the club's moorings officer Andrew Rothwell at: andrew@andrewrothwell.co.uk
Published 00:00 on 5 Sep 2016
