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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
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St Vaast Rally 2016
This is the second rally of the year and the first which should involve some proper sailing. I hope to see you there. We will eat together on Saturday evening (details to be arranged) and sunshine has been booked. Please see http://www.ports-manche.fr/port-saint-vaast-la-hougue for local information. HW Portsmouth Sat 30th April 05.32 BST 3.9m HW St Vaast 30th April 02.31 and 15.30 BST Rally Master: Peter
Published 00:00 on 3 Apr 2016
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Bembridge Rally 17th October
This is the last rally which requires a boat. Bembridge is a lovely harbour, especially off season when its natural beauty can be appreciated. As has become the tradition in recent years we will eat on board on one boat or more if required. This year Dave White will be cooking a fantastic chilli with a veggie option and we will all be asked to bring starters or accompaniments. With 12 boats at Island
Published 00:00 on 6 Oct 2015
