Club news

The inaugural Roy Stickley Trophy Race in memory of Roy, a long time club member who sadly passed away last year, took place on 6th August with a great turnout and great conditions. Penny has written to thank everyone who made it such a special day: 

A number of committee members were at the club today installing the new water tank lids and digging out the slipway ready for the new season with more space for boats each side.

Don't forget the work party on SATURDAY 25th March...

Hayling Ferry Sailing Club have been chosen to host the 2017 F18 UK National Championships which will be held over the August bank holiday weekend from Saturday 26th to Monday 28th August.

Planning is well under way for this prestigious event and we look forward to welcoming all competitors to our club.

Many thanks to all members who have volunteered to help.

Congratulations to Steve and Adrian for winning the Bryon Marathon yesterday in glorious conditions. Full results and report on the race page: /sailing/events/2016/trophy-race-4.

We have had some epic days out on the water this year - last Sunday was almost perfect, with a steady Sea Breeze over a flat sea and wall to wall sunshine - fantastic! It makes me wonder why there are so many cobwebs growing between some of the boats in the compound...

This coming Sunday it's time for our next event, we have 3-4 SW and Sunshine forecast at the moment so unless you are out of the country or otherwise indisposed, come down to the club and sail with us, or head out on your own, making the most of our fantastic location.

We are forecast reasonable South Westerlies on Sunday and the weather isn't looking too bad. We'll run a Sea Fronts Race on Sunday!

This usually involves a blast in front of Hayling and Southsea beaches. We'll determine the marks on the day according to the wind direction.

Please let me know if you are planning to come - or if you are looking for a Helm / Crew and we'll see if we can pair you up - there are some Crews already available!

Everyone welcome as usual!

The sun shone (some of the time), the wind blew, the band played, and a great weekend was had by all!

Thanks to all club members and others who put in so much hard work to make both the race and the Band on the Beach a resounding success.

For the race report and results have a look at http://www.hfsc.org.uk/solent-forts-race/2016-race, and for lots of photos and a couple of impressive videos, check out the Solent Forts Race facebook page.

Tickets are now on sale for the Band on the Beach event on the 11th June. The biggest and best club social of the year, get your tickets now to avoid missing out!

Full details are on the Band on the Beach 2016 page.

The forecast is looking very good for this Sunday, with a warm, dry, easterly breeze promising great sailing and a fine afternoon for the new members BBQ. See you there! Race details to follow.

It's time for the spring season racing and in a change to the traditional routine, we will be changing the format a little.

First off, there will be 3 shorter races rather than 2 longer ones. The first 2 will be back to back. Everyone is welcome, whether experienced or not - the emphasis is on inclusion rather than serious racing, so if you've never done it before, why don't you give it a go in a safe and welcoming environment.