Hornet SSC Weekly Dit Friday 20 March 2026
Published 18:29 on 21 Mar 2026
Ladies and Gentlemen, We hope you are well. Things seem to be getting busier which is nice to see. Good news is the coffee machine is back up and working and hopefully will continue delivering great drinks. Just a few things to bring to your attention please: Saturday - 21st March. There are events being held at lunchtime and the evening on 21st March for the Solent Shrimpers and Rona SC. The full menu will be available as normal but there may be some delays in service at times; please bear with us. Boat Jumble - 22nd March. The Boat Jumble is being held this Sunday. and whilst there are no tables available in the Clubhouse we still have some external tables available to book via functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk. More details below. Club Night and Talk - 27th March. Following our packed out talk on Fort Gilkicker last week, at which we had over 80 members, we will on 27th March be welcoming Sally Tyrell who will be talking about the Mary Rose. This will be preceded between 1800 and 1900 with a Happy Hour when we will, for this month, offer 50% off ALL drinks. We are expecting this event to be popular so if you are intending to eat, options for the night on the poster below. Please let the Club know by 0900 on 26th March. Updated Scale of Charges - Lift and Hold in Slings (1 hour) and Casual Berthing (up to 4 hours). Following comments from the Members Brief which was held in February 2026, the Committee has reviewed and updated the Scale of Charges in two areas, to provide better value for money for all members. The charge for 'Lift and Hold' in slings (1 hour) will be reduced to back to 22/23 rates plus inflation e.g. the cost for berth-holders will be £110. Please remember that the availability of this marina service is strictly limited especially at the peak periods of lift out and launch. The charge for casual berthing (up to 4 hours) - previously £15.00 will be removed; the aim being to encourage short stays, especially to use the Clubhouse for lunch. Please see the updated Scale of Charges, which comes into effect from 1st April 2026. Volunteers needed. I hope you enjoy the functions being put on and understand the work that goes in to arranging them. We are currently looking for people to help organising the Eurovision Night on Saturday 16th May and the Families Day on Saturday 18th July. Would anyone who is willing to offer some time please email Tania tania.anderson@hornetservicessailing.org.uk Haslar Road Closure 8th - 14th April. Following the filling of the cracks recently we have been informed that Haslar Road will again be closed in sections for resurfacing for the period 8th -14th April. Access to the Club will be maintained in the same way as before and I will try and keep members informed of the progress. We have moved the Coffee Morning scheduled for 9th April to 16th April. Club Closure - 15th April. Owing to electrical works being carried out by SSE the site will have no electricity on 15th April between 0800 and 1600. As such 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. Hornet Racing and Rally programme. Details of the 2026 Hornet Racing and Rally programme can be found below. Car Passes. Members are reminded that all cars parked on site should be registered and must display a valid car pass. If you have not updated your car pass(es) with the 2026 sticker please come to the office and do so. If you are unable to get to the office during its opening hours (Tue-Fri, 10:00-15:00) please email admin@hornetservicessailing.org.uk and sticker(s) will be left in the member's pigeonholes. We also have a limited stock of cards for the FB3 barrier available for a deposit of £8, which will be available from this Sunday's Boat Jumble and then from the office during normal opening hours. Regards, Kieran |
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 |
BOAT JUMBLE - SUNDAY 22ND MARCH 10:00 TO 14:00 We are looking forward to seeing everyone at this Sunday's boat jumble. Reminder that members with just one or two items to sell are welcome to place them on the club table on the day. A club merchandise table will also be available, offering a range of Hornet-branded items including burgees. 2026 membership stickers and new style membership cards will also be available. Everyone is welcome to come along and browse for those useful sailing bits needed for the new season. There will be bacon and sausage butties on offer, along with fresh coffee from our new machine, for just £6.00. |
 jumble.pdf |
CLUB NIGHT WITH HAPPY HOUR AND TALK ON THE MARY ROSE - FRIDAY 27TH MARCH We are delighted to have Sally Tyrrell from The Mary Rose Trust coming in to give us a talk on The Mary Rose at 19:30. Please join us for, what I am sure will be an interesting talk. This Happy Hour there will be a 50% of ALL drinks between 1800 and 1900. In order to ensure everyone get served food in time for the talk, the normal menu will be suspended for the night. The options for the evening will be fish and chips or a pasta dish (bolognaise/vegetarian carbonara). Please submit your choice to functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk by 0900 on 26th March. |
 The Mary Rose A talk by Sally Tyrrell of The Mary Rose Trust The history of Henry VIIIs favourite ship, the loss, rediscovery, raising of the wreck and the creation of the incredible Mary Rose Mu-4.jpg |
EASTER CARVERY - SUNDAY 5TH APRIL We are looking forward to our Easter Day Carvery with kids Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday 5th April. Service starts at 12:00. We still have spaces, please email functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk to book your places. |
 Easter Carvery.pdf |
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: |
FURTHER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Footnote: Closure of Brow - 25th March We have been informed that the Brow will undergoing servicing and bearing replacement on Wednesday 25th March and so will be out of use for most of the day. Access to the pontoon during the period of closure will only be possible via the jetty and steps which means trolleys will not be able to be taken to boats. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. |
Last updated 18:29 on 21 March 2026