Hornet SSC Weekly Dit Friday 10 April 2026
Published 13:38 on 11 Apr 2026
Ladies and Gentlemen, We hope you are well and making the most of the longer days and better weather. A reminder that the AGM is taking place on 17th April starting at 1800, please come and support. Just a few things to bring to your attention please: Galley Lunch Service - Sunday 12th April. This Sunday there is a function taking place at lunchtime. As such I am sorry, but the only food available for members at lunchtime will be 'carvery meat baps' ordered from the bar @ £4.95. St George's Day Club Night - 24th April. The Club Night on 24th April to celebrate St George's Day will incorporate another 50% off drinks Happy Hour. This precedes the Club Rally to Cowes, so why not come down enjoy the night and stay on your boat before setting off, feeling slightly shabby, for Cowes. Club Closure - 15th April. Owing to electrical works being carried out by SSE in Blockhouse, the site will have no electricity on 15th April between 0800 and 1600 and so the Clubhouse will be closed on this day. We will plan to open for the evening to support the racing but if works overrun, we may have to cancel at short notice. Early Galley Closure - 17th April. To allow for essential deep cleaning, on 17th April the Galley will close early at 1300. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause Commodore's Dinner - 22nd May. The book is now open for full members to put their names down for the Commodore's Dinner on 22nd May. More details can be found below. Regards, Kieran | ||
Martin Pound. Club members are invited to celebrate the life, well lived, of Martin Pound at 1500 on 15th May, here at HSSC. In order that the family will have a rough idea of numbers, could anyone wishing to attend please let Mike Buggy know, including any dietary restrictions, to mikebuggy@talktalk.net. | ||
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2026 Race and Rally Calendar - from Rear Commodore (Sailing) Dear members, friends, and families, I am pleased to share the 2026 Hornet Services Sailing Club Race and Rally Calendar. Alongside this years inaugural Portsmouth Regatta, hosted by HSSC on behalf of the combined yacht clubs of Portsmouth, this years calendar is packed full of competitive racing, events, family friendly rallies, and grass roots Saturday races. Events are open to all members, their guests, our Service Sailing Associations and Establishment and Regimental Yachts. QR codes and booking links are available in the calendar as well as on posters around the club house, the club WhatsApp group, Facebook and the HSSC website. Do share with friends and family. If you have any comments, questions or wish to organise additional events, do please reach out to Rear Commodore (Sailing) on sailing@hornetservicessailing.org.uk | ||
SOLENT SEAGRASS TALK - FRIDAY 10TH APRIL Haslar Yacht Club are hosting a talk tonight in the Fabrosa Room at 19:30 on Solent Seagrass by Kira Fuller of The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, which our members are welcome to attend. The bar and galley will be open as usual. | ||
 Seagrass Talk.pdf | ||
COFFEE MORNING - THURSDAY 16TH APRIL FROM 10AM Join us for a relaxed coffee morning enjoying our selection of hot drink offerings and tasty cakes. This is a chance to pause, unwind and to catch up with friends. Whether you are on your own, new to the Club, want to meet up or just fancy a friendly face you will be very welcome. No need to book, just come along. | ||
 Hornet Coffee Morning Apr 16.pdf | ||
HSSC CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - FRIDAY 17TH APRIL The Notice of the 2026 AGM was sent out on 26th March and included the proxy nomination and question submission form - reminder that this needs to be submitted no later than 16:30 on 14th April (hard copies are also available outside the office if preferable). The AGM will start at 18:00 and afterwards a pasta supper will be available in the bar. Please book in advance for food via functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk | ||
 Club AGM.pdf | ||
ST GEORGES DAY CLUB NIGHT WITH HAPPY HOUR - FRIDAY 24TH APRIL Our next club night features our ever popular happy hour from 18:00 to 19:00, with 50% of all drinks, alongside a food offering of Toad in the Hole served with Mash and Gravy (vegetarian option available). Everyone's welcome to attend, but if you would like to eat please book in advance via functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk | ||
 St Georges Poster.pdf | ||
COMMODORE'S DINNER - FRIDAY 22 MAY We are pleased to open up booking for the popular Commodore's Dinner. Initially, full members (including veteran and honorary), plus one guest, have priority until the 24th April when the book will be opened to other members and guests. Please complete the following form (one per person) to book your spaces at this event; Commodores Dinner Fill in form | ||
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UPDATED LIFT SCHEDULES Please note our Marina Team are very busy over the next couple of months, with limited availability until May. Select the links below to view our latest lift schedules: | ||
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Last updated 13:38 on 11 April 2026