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  • 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.


  • 20 Jan 2023 22:04 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Report kindly provided by Paul Armstrong on our recent AGM and 50th Birthday Party.

  • 11 Oct 2022 20:38 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    This is a Cruising Association Zoom presentation and open to non CA members. The presentation will be given by Bob Garrett who is Channel Section Secretary for the CA. The presentation covers experience of CA members this year and future changes to procedures. If you wish to join you will need to register and you will receive a unique Zoom login. Go to https://www.theca.org.uk/channel-crossing-paperwork-experience to register.

  • 02 Jun 2022 10:35 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    If you were unable to join any of the presentations and Q&A sessions given by Magali Hamon, PR Manager of Port Chantereyne, Cherbourg earlier this week and have not seen the message on the club WhatsApp group, below is a link to the presentation which is available on YouTube along with links to the slides themselves and supporting documents.

    Video of the presentation (suggest you copy and paste this link into your browser):  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=60ieE39l5u4&feature=youtu.be

    Presentation (PowerPoint slides): Cherbourg presentation post Brexit.ppt

    Form C1331 – template: C1331_Template_v1.1 (1).xlsx

    Form PAF: Formulaire PAF plaisanciers britanniques.pdf

    Cherbourg Visitors Information: Infos visiteurs anglais.pdf


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