Mixed emotions.

A dilemma.

An enjoyable rally overall.

What to do ..... ?

For a full report of a long weekend rally, click on this link:  Shamrock Quay _ The Folly - Bank Holiday Rally Report 290823.pdf

Guess what??? .... This weekend had it all .....I can't even begin to list all the different aspects here, so it's probably best that you read the full report .....

Click on this link to read the goings-on ..... Jubilee 2023 Lymington Rally Report 250823 v2.pdf

If you are planning to attend, you might want to take advantage of a special Clubs & Associations ticket offer:  Entry to the show for £17.99 per person instead of £32.00

How to redeem the offer:

1. Go to www.southamptonboatshow.com/visitor-information/tickets/
2. Click on buy tickets
3. When prompted, enter the promotional code: GUILDFORDCCC  and hit apply
4. Select tickets from the top of the panel
5. Click on Clubs & Associations and enter the number of tickets required
6. Click on next and then complete payment
7. Tickets are delivered by e-mail

Enjoy the show!

Was it going to happen? Was the weather going to be too bad? 

Best you read this report, courtesy of Tony Atkins, to find out!

Click on this link: Bucklers Hard Rally Report 040823.pdf

The first of our special Golden Jubilee events took place on Tuesday 4th July, and saw a record attendance of 74 people!!

Click here to read a full report, complete with pictures.

Event Report - Jubilee BBQ 040723.pdf

PS: It did rain!

One of our members who recently visited Newtown Creek has offered an update and some useful information:

• Access for most draft of boats is currently possible at all stages of Neap tides. (Still be aware that wind direction is important!).
• This offers up a wider range of locations in which to anchor, with less angst!
• The pier that has been used in the past to land ashore is now collapsed and un-useable. The alternative to this is to land on the beach, but then you face a longer walk to get anywhere, which may not be in everyone's capability.

Anybody else with useful updates regarding other moorings or marinas worthy of circulation ..... please direct them to Paul Armstrong. Thanks.

A good number of Members signed-up for the Sailing Season's Opening Event - the Fitting-out Supper. Which wouldn't be complete without a Quiz!!

Click here to read about the occasion, and see some pictures of the scrumptious food we enjoyed at the clubhouse .....

Event Report - Fitting-out Supper _ Quiz 060423.pdf

Billie did a great job in getting us all excited this last Tuesday for the 12 or so Rallies ahead this summer - our 50th Jubilee Year, in case you hadn't noticed!!

And there was a message too ..... "Register early to make sure you get your place, and help the Rally Officers make sure they get the restaurant."

Plus .... there was a special treat for one special person on the night! To read the full report, click here:

Launch of the Summer Programme Event Report 230323.pdf

OK, OK, all you wizened old salts out there have probably already heard of this new sailing hazard from your various sailing feeds. I had too, but this BBC News link gives a really helpful video of the extent and location of the shifting sandbank.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-hampshire-64817305

After all, it's not that often that we see such a significant change in such a short period of time, so worth noting.

We were all looking forward to Andrew Negus delivering the final 4^th talk of his Portsmouth Series, concentrating on the Blitz, and the modern day city.

Little did we know we would be caught up in our own slightly surreal version of his story-telling …. read on for the full story.