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  • 06 Jul 2023 09:51 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    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!

  • 05 Jun 2023 09:57 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    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.

  • 08 Apr 2023 14:19 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    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



  • 23 Mar 2023 16:38 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    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







  • 15 Mar 2023 15:47 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    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.

  • 15 Mar 2023 14:36 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    We were all looking forward to Andrew Negus delivering the final 4th 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.

    Portsmouth in the Blitz Winter Talk Report 140323.pdf


  • 02 Mar 2023 08:31 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    For those members unable to attend the excellent talk on Tuesday evening given by George Arnison, please click on the link below for a brief report kindly written by Tony Atkins.

    Talk Report - Jester Challenges - website.pdf


  • 27 Feb 2023 18:14 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    With thanks to Nigel Ashdown for the Alert on the Club WhatsApp group, and Richard S and Leon B for adding additional information ...........

    Full details can be found here ..... https://www.calor.co.uk/news-and-views/press-release-cylinder-range

    FAQ's can be found here ..... www.calor.co.uk/cylinder-range-faq

    Alternatives are available ..... https://www.campingaz.co.uk/gas/

     

    Another alternative is Flowgas which apparently are the same size as the old Calor cylinders.

    Authored by Paul Armstrong


  • 22 Feb 2023 15:12 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Strange Goings-On

    Driving up from Sussex, mind full of anticipation, even salivating .... what will the "Pancakes R Us" ladies be providing tonight? Based on previous offerings, it would likely be delicious!

    As I turned into the gates at the club, I was immediately stopped by a security guard in a hi-vis jacket. As he approached, behind him I could see a whole mass of film crew vehicles, trailers, even a Dining bus. "Surely not" I thought .... " they can't be here to film the GCCC shenanigans!".

    "Are you with the yacht club?" he asked. I concurred. "OK sir, please proceed". He knew about it! The mystery deepened ... which TV star would they be sending along to interview the assembled glitterati?

    As I entered the clubroom, all was revealed.

    The bar was open, drinks were being served, pancakes were being delivered at the counter to order, and people were chatting away, whilst in the corner a lifejacket was being stuffed by two grown men.  "So where is the film crew?" I asked. Debbie quietly said they were filming “something” in Ripley, and Papercourt was a convenient place for all their vehicles at night.

    But there was a prolific supply of Pancakes, served with 4 or 5 different fillings for each of savoury and sweet types. Delicious! I think I managed 4, just to show willing, you understand!


    Then there came a call ..... " Where is the current "Tosser of the Year?". Time for people to try their pancake tossing skills. Of course there were rules ... 10 seconds, had to turn 180°, disqualification if the pancake went on the floor. After about 10 or 12 participants tried their skills, James Hetherington usurped the current champion to be become " Tosser of the Year 2023". Well done! He duly won his prize - all the pancakes that had been on the floor.

          

    Everybody enjoyed the evening, but a small point, where were all the other club members who weren't there .... look at what you missed!! Drinks, eats, fun and laughter.

    The Commodore ended with grateful words to the "Pancakes R Us" ladies. We all ended with full tummies!

    So we didn't see any film or TV stars, we still have no idea what their subject was going to be. As I said, strange goings-on!! But it was still a fun night.


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