Yarmouth is a great venue to watch the Round the Island race from the Victoria Fort, and we will be having an evening meal at the Royal Solent Yacht Club in the evening after watching the race, see menu & … Continue reading
This cruise is individually booked to suit the participant and therefore has no booked schedule. It has been left to the members that book onto this cruise to sort our there own itinery. This is a change from the usual … Continue reading
Bembridge is our first port of call and is a popular destination with the Cruising Group The Harbour is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and nearby Brading Marshes are home to the first RSPB site on the Island. … Continue reading
Island Harbour is one of the Solent’s best-kept secrets. Conveniently situated on the River Medina, two miles south of Cowes, it’s one of the most picturesque riverside locations. This peaceful marina offers berths for visiting yachts, as well as many … Continue reading
What better way to spend your August Bank Holiday than having fun in Weymouth, with it's many shops, interesting variety of eateries, inns and bars and the Weymouth Quayside Music Festival. There is also the wonderful beach spanning the whole … Continue reading
An Evening with Amy Sparks – Preparing for the World's Toughest Row In December, Club Member Amy Sparks and her all-female You Row Team will take on the World’s Toughest Row – an extraordinary 3,000-mile endurance challenge across the Atlantic … Continue reading
Port Hamble Marina is on the River Hamble, right in the heart of the South Coast's sailing scene. With thousands of visitors every year, this busy marina is popular with racing enthusiasts and cruising vessels looking for an exciting atmosphere. … Continue reading
Bob was introduced to the Offshore Cruising Club in 1984, and his first trip on Overlord was a passage from Brittany to Southampton Water. He had never had an experience like this before and joined the club. After a number … Continue reading
Robert Heaton will be giving us another very interesting talk on the Maritime and Archaeological History of Poole Harbour, the coastline area of Dorset and the wider area surrounding us. Robert from Poole Maritime Trust and East Dorset Antiquarian Society … Continue reading
Chris took part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in the 2015-16 edition even though he had very little previous experience of sailing. He went on to become the global Communications Manager for the Clipper Race and, as Crew … Continue reading
