Hornet SSC Weekly Dit Friday 16 October 2026
Published 19:20 on 16 Oct 2026
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Conker Championship on Sunday. It was great fun and the kids loved it. The big kids seemed to enjoy themselves too! | ||
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Pickle Night - Open to all Join us for our annual Pickle Night on Friday 6th November for a 1930 start. Enjoy a two course meal, entertainment from Shep Woolley and an evening of camaraderie. Nautical outfits are not mandatory but very much encouraged! Booking to all other members & guests is now open! To book, please complete the booking form below: | ||
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October Club Night - Friday 30th October A Royal Institute of Navigation Talk Two Ports - One Pilot By Captain Bill Hargreaves MN After 15 years at sea, including 3 years as master, Bill came ashore. He became a nautical surveyor and examiner, before becoming an Authorised Pilot for the port of Southampton, specialising in the largest containerships and tankers using the port. Not only this, he also lectured at Solent University, becoming a marine consultant and expert witness. Following retirement, he then trained and became an Authorised Pilot for Portsmouth. Today, he continues to be a pilot, lecturer and expert witness, on a part-time basis. Bill will talk about the training and legal status of pilots and pilotage for both the ports of Portsmouth and Southampton through waters familiar to our members. Food from 1800. Talk starts at 1930. To book, please email functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk For those attending the talk, food must be pre-ordered from the menu below. Talk is free to attend and food to be paid for on the day. All pre-ordered food will be given priority between 1800 & 1930. | ||
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Updates & Reminders - Full refurbishment to the heads is underway and the accessible cubicle remains open, plus there are 6 portaloos at the side of the mast shed and a further 2 at the back of the clubhouse. JSASTC showers are available for use by members Monday-Thursday 1700-2100, Friday 1300-2100 and this Saturday 17th 1200-2300. - On Saturday 17th October the bar will close at 1400 in the afternoon so preparations for Trafalgar Night Dinner can get underway. For those of you joining us for Trafalgar Night, welcome drinks will be served in the Fabrosa room at 1900. Call to dinner will be at 1920, please be seated 1930. Dress: Black Tie with miniatures. - Some of you may already have seen that the fuel pontoon at Gosport Marina is due to be closed to all vessels from Monday 19th October for approximately 6 weeks. - The Club office will not be manned on Monday 26th October as I will be on annual leave. - We have a box of umbrellas in the porch for using to get to the portaloos when it is raining. Two seem to have wandered off this week - if you have borrowed one, please could you return it. | ||
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Rally and Race Awards Dinner - Saturday 14th November -1830 Celebrate the Club's sailing wins and achievements of 2026. Enjoy a delicious three course meal and awards ceremony, followed by a DJ/Disco until 2330. To book, please complete the form below. Until Monday 26th October, priority booking will be given to those who have participated in Wednesday Night Racing, Yarmouth Rally Race, Big Buoys Challenge and NAB Tower Dash. From 27th October, booking will open to all members. | ||
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Marina Please collect your electric metre cables from the Marina Office. If a boat does not have a metred electric cable and is plugged in between 01/10/26 - 31/03/27, there is a daily electric fee of £2.50 as per the scale of charges. The Marina team are busy booking in the requests for winter lifts. If you are still to book yours in, you can book by completing the form below. You can also find this through the members portal on the website, or there are hard copies outside of the Club office. You can drop them into the office or contact the Marina Manager Jack on: marinamanager@hornetservicessailing.org.uk For our most up to date lift schedules, please click the links below: | ||
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Last updated 19:21 on 16 October 2026