Suddenly Alone – explained by Frank Yantin, 10 December 2007
Imagine the scene; you are sailing mid-week down the Solent beyond the Needles and on towards Poole. There is very little other shipping around. You are the novice sailor placed on the helm by the only other person on board, your experienced skipper, who has instructed you on how to keep a steady course while he goes below. Suddenly you hear a thud followed by silence. Read the rest…
The gathering of the tribes of Israel in the sailing fraternity of London on 4th November 2007 was a momentous event in the year’s calendar. Not all of our brethren managed to arrive for the AGM but it was a very efficiently run meeting with our commodore Sandy Kattan being aware that, as it was a Jewish event, the more important aspect of all such events were the starving and due weight had to be given to their stomachs.
The year was reviewed in all its dampness but also its very many highlights. Due regard was paid to the camaraderie and the high levels of enthusiasm that are actively driving the club to ever higher peaks of participation. The business in hand was got through in an atmosphere of enjoyment and the general overview was that the club was functioning very well. Read the rest…
Aka "The hardy sail while the rest of us think about sailing!"
The forecast was not good, F3-4 strengthening to F5 for Saturday, overcast but dry, and F5 strengthening to F6 with rain and showers on Sunday. Just the sort of day for a good sail! Read the rest…
This was the last full weekend sail of the season, organised as a massive get-together by Sandy and Gill culminating at an eatery in Lymington on Saturday evening. We were expecting more than 20 fellow members and they all arrived safely and on time into Berthons on one of the sunniest Saturday afternoons this year!
Tuesday 17th July 2007
Well; so summer had been a while arriving, and all the sailing events we had so far arranged had been wet.. really wet.. ! So why was I worrying that the weather for this clearly outdoor event would or could be less than clement??? Read the rest…
Eight intrepid members of HSSC braved the M25 in the pouring rain – in the comfort of their cars – to visit the historic dockyard in Chatham. It was still raining when we got there and during the day as well, so indoor attractions were most welcome! Read the rest…
Words from the Crews!
Gill & Crew…………….. BLUE LADY
Aboard Blue Lady, both participating in the rally as well as being rally control is always a busy number but this year all was quite chaotic. Just getting across to the start line at Daks Simpson buoy in Osborne Bay in very poor visibility and pouring rain was a challenge Read the rest…
26th June 2007
rosail41@msn.com
Dear all at HSSC
I hope that you are well. As you know I have just got back from Canada. I am enjoying spending time with my family and friends in this short while I am home. Also I am training in the gym. I start a gruelling journey to Portugal tonight, Read the rest…
