Hornet SSC Weekly Dit Friday 23 October 2026
Published 15:04 on 24 Oct 2026
TRAFALGAR NIGHT DINNER - SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Trafalgar Night Dinner on Saturday, we hope you all had a wonderful evening! We have received lots of lovely feedback for the event, including a letter from Guest of Honour Rear Admiral David Snelson CB, which you can read below. | ||
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FULL SITE LOCKDOWN - SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 1400-1700 A reminder that there is a full site lockdown this Sunday 25th from 1400, due to a planned protest moving along Haslar Road and into Gosport town. At the moment the lockdown is planned to be between 1400 & 1700 and there will be no access in, or out, of the site during this time. Please keep in mind the closure could be extended into the evening depending on the levels of disruption within the area. Unless there are any unexpected changes, the clubhouse will close at 1300. | ||
Pickle Night - Friday 6th November This year’s Pickle Night celebration will again be subtly different from the traditional format. Rather than members forming gun crews and performing, we are being entertained by Shep Woolley and his band, which comprises of a French contingent as well as the British. We will get to hear both sides of the story! The Jack Tars among us will know what to expect from Shep Woolley. If you are not familiar with him, prepare yourselves for a memorable evening of nautical revelry, and bring your singing voice with you! He will make you sing, make you think, make you laugh – and probably make you cry! The theme is a humorous but poignant musical narrative of the events of 1805, from the build up to the Battle of Trafalgar to the return of HMS Pickle with the news of the great victory and of Lord Nelson’s death. There will be a tot on arrival, and each table will need to appoint a Mess Cook to help serve the meal. Please dress the part if you can – matelots, wenches, pirates and parrots all welcome! Hands to Action Stations from 19:30 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. Last chance to book, please email functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk before 1200 Monday 26th. 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 and Friday 1300-2100. - 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. - Every day the marina team complete rounds on the pontoons and within FB3. During these windier times please rest easy they will be adjusting lines, fenders and anything that needs attending as per normal. To help the team protect yours, and your neighbours', boat please ensure your boat has sufficient lines, fenders and is secured as you'd expect for the upcoming winter period. Also for boats that are ashore for the winter please ensure Genoas and any other lose coverings are removed. | ||
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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. | ||
Christmas Ball The Club's annual Christmas Ball will be on Saturday 12th December. We are finalising the last details and booking will open to full members on Friday 30th October. Booking opens to all others members and guests on 6th November. | ||
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Marina For our most up to date lift schedules, please click the links below: | ||
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Further Dates for Diaries
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Last updated 15:04 on 24 October 2026