Hornet SSC Weekly Dit Friday 2 October 2026
Published 15:25 on 3 Oct 2026
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Some of our members enjoyed a great rally to Lymington last weekend! With thanks to Karen who shared some of the photographs she took over the weekend. | |||
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Updates & Reminders - This Saturday, 3rd October. We have our Ladies Lunch event on from 1230 - the galley will remain open for orders but please be aware there could be a longer than usual wait time. In addition to this, there will be food served for a private function between approximately 1845 and 2000. Food orders can be placed before 1830 or after 2000. - As you will have seen earlier this week, full refurbishment to the heads will begin on Monday 5th October. The ladies and gents are initially planned to be out of action for up to 8 weeks. Full details are in the email sent on 29th September. Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience caused. - 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. - If you have a berth on the midstream pontoon, you are also able to top up your RNSA electricity card in the club office. Kirstin is generally able to process this Tues-Fri 0830-1630. | |||
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Conker Championship Join our conker championship on Sunday 11th October, big kids welcome too! To book your spot, please email functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk We will also be serving a roast dinner from 1200, open to all members. To book, please email functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk | |||
Trafalgar Night Dinner - Saturday 17th October We do still have a small number of spaces available for our Trafalgar Night Dinner. If you are still wishing to book a place, please so so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment via this link - 17.10.26 Trafalgar Night Booking Form Fill in form For those already booked, invoices for payment will be sent throughout today. For any further information or enquiries, please email Rachel, functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk | |||
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October Club Night - Friday 30th October 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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Marina Electricity cables are now available to collect from the Marina Office. 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 15:25 on 3 October 2026