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
Dave Butler (Jessica) is leading the walk from Hengistbury Head on Sunday, 218th October 2027 Meet up at the Hengistbury Head car park, BH6 4EL, by the Hungry Hiker Cafe at 10.30am to start our walk. We will be stopping … 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
Our Cruising section walk on Sunday 15th November is 10.15 for a 10.30 start, and will start and finish from the car park behind the Bridge House Hotel at Longham BH22 9AN. Roy and Wendy (The Roshanaks) are leading a … Continue reading
Our Annual Cruising and Classic Boat Section's Laying Up Supper is always a great way to finish the cruising and yachting year. We have chosen a wonderful menu for you all to enjoy, and we will be showing a Cruising … 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
Formal Notice of Cruising & Classic Boats Section 2026 Annual General Meeting Tuesday 8th December – 7.00pm Skylight Lounge Poole Yacht Club All welcome – Bar available Formal Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting To Read the 2025 … Continue reading
Back by Popular Demand Tom Cunliffe is a Top International Yachtsman, Author and Wonderful Speaker and Raconteur Tom is the consummate nautical story teller whose experience and knowledge he delights in relaying to boaters and others. He is the author … Continue reading
