Thames River Cruise

Thursday 1600hrs 19th April to Monday 0900hrs 23rd April (four nights)

From Chertsey on River Thames

At present two six berth boats . . . → Read More: Thames River Cruise

Last Night of the Proms at Osborne House, East Cowes

 

For some days leading up to the event, a close and watchful eye was kept on the weather forecasts, as they lurched from damp, to very wet and back again! However, we were not to be put off, and slowly, slowly, the forecasts improved enough for us to become a little less pessimistic.

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HSSC 2011 Midsummer Rally

NO HEROES this year, No wind, No race but YES, beautiful sunshine and Yes sparkling blue seas and YES the largest midsummer gathering for many years with 8 boats and 30 members dining together at the Royal London Yacht Club on Cowes Parade.

It seemed the only craft moving anywhere . . . → Read More: HSSC 2011 Midsummer Rally

Round the Island Race 2011

Round the Island 2011

Victor and Robert again joined owner Mike and 1st mate Pete on Matahari for the 80th anniversary Round the Island (RTI) race, started in 1931 to commemorate the 1851 race won by the America of “America’s Cup” fame.  On August 22, 1851, the America raced against 15 yachts of . . . → Read More: Round the Island Race 2011

Crossing to St Vaast

  Friday afternoon (12th August) was the start of a memorable weekend. The weather forecast was SW 3-4, 5-6 for a time, slight/moderate, rain, visibility good, poor for a time. This seemed ideal sailing conditions. Our course was 185° putting us on a fine reach.

With Victor as skipper, our crew comprised, Robert, . . . → Read More: Crossing to St Vaast

New Photo Albums added

New phtos added to Gallery. View them NOW!!!! for the Shannon River Cruise click here    for the HSSC Club Family weekend click here

for the HSSC Rally and Dinner click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THREE MEN IN A BOAT AND HILARY AND DIANA TOO

The HSSC’s first trip to Ireland bathed continuously in the warm glow of late May sunshine with visiting heads of state waiting to pull pints of Guinness for our intrepid travellers at every pub they passed. As perfect sunsets finally forced an end to each day’s idyllic cruise we would round a corner . . . → Read More: THREE MEN IN A BOAT AND HILARY AND DIANA TOO

Shannon River Charter 2011….. This trip Now FULL!!!

Saturday 14th to Saturday 21st May 2011

Motor cruiser charter  from Carrick-onShannon to Portumna on the river Shannon

160kms, 5 locks, 2 lift bridges approx 20hrs cruising.

Approx cost £350 (£150 now and £200 in March) to include charter and transfers.

Cheap flight from Stanstead to Dublin by Ryanair not included.

One boat is already full. Booking . . . → Read More: Shannon River Charter 2011….. This trip Now FULL!!!

Chanukiah with a Difference! The HSSC icicle sail!

The High Seas Sailing Club’s annual Chanukah Frostbite rally entered Cowes, Isle of Wight, with candles ablaze on a spectacular chanukiah bolted to the foredeck of member David Mark’s 36ft yacht, Camena. 

Latkas, pea soup and mulled wine were enjoyed in the winter sunshine aboard Steve Moss’s Yamma.  However, upon the fleet departing from . . . → Read More: Chanukiah with a Difference! The HSSC icicle sail!

Sailing in the Saronic Gulf… with Dolphins!

The crew of Fineus – skipper Robert F, Diana B C, Avi and Sandy R all set off in glorious sunshine on the Saturday morning having arrived the evening before and enjoyed a general flotilla dinner with the other crews at a local taverna.

Blue sky, blue sea, light warm winds that is what . . . → Read More: Sailing in the Saronic Gulf… with Dolphins!

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