HSSC Weekly Dit Friday 27 September 2024

Ladies & Gentlemen, 

This week, we had the pleasure of seeing many of you participate in another successful HSSC Rally to Cowes. Be sure to check out our rally calendar and join us for future rallies!

Today, dont miss our Meat Raffle in the Bar at 1:00 PM. Join us for lunch, grab a drink, and try your luck!

Additionally, the HSSC Trafalgar Night Dinner book is now open. Weve already had an amazing response, so be sure to secure your tickets before they sell out.

Enjoy your weekend!

Best regards, 

Brian

Next Week's Weekly Dit

Please note that due to my annual leave, there will be no weekly update next week. Regular updates will resume the following week.

Lift Schedules

Please select the below links to view the lift schedules.

Power Cable Reminder

Starting 1st October 2024, a metered cable will be required for all electric usage on the pontoons and FB3.

Please collect your cable from the Marina Office.

Electrical charges for 2024 are currently being calculated, and invoices will be issued in due course.

Lost Property - Mr D Thorn

A wallet relating to a Mr D Thorn has been found on FB3. The wallet has been handed into Fareham Police Station.

Don't Stir Up the Hornets Written by Mike Buggy and Richard Farrington, including contributions by many members, this is the definitive history of Hornet. There is one copy for each Club member, free of charge. Order or collect yours from the Office.

Hornet@60 Reflection

We would like to capture what Hornet means to individual Members. To do this, we've placed a book in the restaurant area entitled Hornet@60 Reflections for Members to write their own stories of what Hornet means to them. ALL Members are encouraged to contribute to this important part of the Clubs history.

Fantastic Opportunity with JSASTC 

Our friends and colleagues at JSASTC have an exciting job vacancy. 

Full Time Permanent Sailing Instructor, £28,300pa.  

Essential Qualifications:  RYA YM Offshore, MCA Commerical Endorsement, RYA First Aid certificate in date, and a VHF Operators licence.  Applications will be considered from Yachtmaster Offshore qualified personnel who are not Cruising Instructor qualified or their qualification is out of date, and who have suitable experience to enable completion of the Cruising Instructor examination or Cruising Instructor revalidation within 6 months.

Desirable Qualifications:  Driving Licence.

Advert linked here: Job Advert

The advert closes on 07 October.

HSSC Rally to Cowes Update from Steve Little

HSSC had the entirety of the south visitors basin which was full of 18 Hornet yachts bringing with us 3 rally newcomers and then one of our now infamous pontoon party gatherings which some members kept going until late whilst others ventured for an evening meal in the Basque Kitchen tapas bar, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. 

The sail over was 12-14knts and glorious sunshine which lasted for the duration of the day. Sunday saw some heavier than predicted conditions with winds on the nose up to 25 Knts. The rain which was forecast to have stopped by 0900 remained for most of the morning,  and waves which neared 2m height in places throughout the Solent. Most participants returned safely to hornet and then had a brunch together on the Sunday in the clubhouse. 

The next rally will be 12/13 October and was supposed to be to Shepards Warf, so I am looking at an alternative , and if not we can return to Shepards. Anyone interested please let me know ASAP via email, text or via messenger. 

It was discovered that some members do not get all of the information when it is posted by only one means of communication, so moving forwards we will have a voluntary watsapp group for all rallies and then emails and the Facebook updates. 

If you have any suggestions for 2025 please let Steve know or come to our laying up supper and prize-giving on 22nd November. 

Today is Meat Raffle Day

The Meat Raffle is back for the winter season! Come along today, enjoy a drink or two in the clubhouse and try your luck. Tickets are £2.00 each and starts at 13.30.

EVENT CANCEL NOTICES

Both the Sunday Carvery Roast 29th September 2024 and Oktoberfest 4TH October 2024 are cancelled. 

Unfortunately we are forced to cancel both events due to low numbers.

Ladies Lunch Tomorrow Sat 28th Sept 2024 at 12.30.

You still have time to book onto HSSC Ladies Lunch. 

Come along alone or with friends and you will receive a warm welcome. 

Simply email functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk or contact the office.

See you there!

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HSSC Trafalgar Night Dinner Friday 18th October 2024

The book is now open and we have received the usual fantastic response.

Places are at a premium so please secure your place ASAP.

Priority is for full members and partners. We will open the book for associate members and guests on Monday 30th September. 

£45.00 per ticket.

Rig: Black Tie / Mess Undress

Menu: Select Link Below

Timings: TBC

To secure your booking, please either:

• Email: functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk, or
• Complete the booking form located outside the office.

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HSSC Pickle Night Friday 1st November 2024

As expected the book is quickly filling up for our 2024 Pickle Night. Email us at functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk or sign the book outside the office.

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