Still sailing up to the end of October. Just completed a series of team days with 4 boats each day – around 150 people in total – most had never set foot on a boat.
We started with strong wind and ended with very calm days but everyone had a fantastic time – even if they were terrified to start with. It was clear from their faces and subsequent feedback that sailing is a exciting event and one that will be remembered.
Satisfying end to the season.
By complete coincidence I was discussing stability with ‘competent crew’ at 21.30 on Saturday evening in Haslar just as Hoegh Osaka landed on Bramble Bank. We were going to do a night sail but after a stormy day we decided to have a quiet night in a marina. Otherwise would we have been there and…
Weather changes rapidly. On our recent Day Skipper Course we started with rain, rainbow, beautiful sunset on first evening as we sailed to Beaulieu. Look at the wonderful Monday morning we had coming out of Beaulieu. So calm and magical. If considering doing a sailing course please contact me. There are places on a course…
Completed Round The Island race in just under 9 hours. Had a fantastic group on board – we sailed well and had lots of fun. Perfect conditions for this unique race.
A week of strong winds for various groups including a stag group, a family group, corporates and teams. Both cruising and racing in a range of boats – racing Beneteau 40.7′, Sigma 38′, Bavaria 38′ and Bavaria 32′. Sailing from Lymington, Southampton and Portsmouth to Cowes and Yarmouth . No time to get bored with such…
The activity in the Solent to celebrate the Royal Yacht Squadron’s bicentenary has been fantastic. Please see the link which tells us something of the history of the club. The J Class racing was just one of the many spectacles. I also saw the fireworks back in June which were incredible. I guess with all…