Hornet SSC Weekly Dit - Friday 24th October 2025

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are looking forward to tonight's Trafalgar Night Dinner. Dress code is black tie with medals, optional lounge suit, and welcome drinks will be served from 18:30 in the Fabrosa Room. Please note in order to be fully prepared the galley will only be serving sandwiches at lunchtime today.

We have lots of other events coming up as listed below so please get those dates in the diary and your spaces booked. 

Regards

Kirstin

Security Reminder 

We have been provided with an updated Visitor Notification Form, which the security staff have stated needs to be used for all requests moving forwards. This updated Visitor Notification Form is also available on the website, under the downloadable forms section of the portal. 

Please ensure guests have ID. Only a driving licence, passport or MOD90 is acceptable. 

Updated Lift Schedule

Select the below link to view the current lift schedules;

• Oct 2025 Lift Schedule
• Nov 2025 Lift Schedule

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HSSC / Coastal Forces Remembrance Service 09 Nov 2025

Join us for this years Remembrance Service at Hornet Services Sailing Club.

Arrive: 10:30 hrs

Remembrance Memorial Service followed by a talk in the Fabrosa Room on Hornets role in the Coastal Forces story and beyond by Richard Farrington.

Carvery Lunch: £18.95 for two courses

To reserve your place, please email functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk including any dietary requirements.

A full itinerary will be published shortly.

Haslar Yacht Club Talk - Fire Risks Aboard

Taking place in the Fabrosa Room on Friday 21st November, 19:30 - 20:15 followed by Q&As. The bar is open all day until 23:00 and the galley opens for dinner at 18:00. To book your space at the talk please email: functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk

Fire Risks on Board Talk by Haslar YC (1).pdf

Christmas Menu

Join us for a Christmas lunch this year. Whether you are a military group, works Christmas party or family get-together where better than to enjoy the occasion than at HSSC.

To Book Email: functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk

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Visit our website to view the HSSC Calendar

Please note that even if a private function is underway then Hornet Members will always be welcome to use your Clubhouse and Bar.

October 2025 

• Fri 31 Oct HSSC Monthly Club Night; the special available from the galley will be Pork & Pumpkin Faggots served with mash potato, vegetables & gravy at £11.75pp. Please email functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk to secure your meal.

November 2025

• Wed 5 Nov Guy Fawkes Party, more details coming soon
• Fri 7 Nov Pickle Night, this is now full and all attendees have been sent invoices
• Sat 8 - Sun 9 Nov Club Rally to Hythe 
• Sat 8 Nov 10:00 RNLI sale of souvenirs, Christmas cards, calendars and diaries
• Sun 9 Nov Remembrance Service and Carvery & Talk
• Fri 21 Nov Haslar Yacht Club Talk on Fire Safety Onboard
• Wed 26 Nov HSSC/RNSA Wednesday Night Race Series Prize Giving
• Fri 28 Nov HSSC Monthly Club Night

December 2025

• Fri 05 Dec RIN/NCI Talk & Supper, please email functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk to book your space and also advise if you would like to eat beforehand; Lasagne served with Garlic Bread and Salad, £11.75pp
• Sat 13 Dec Christmas Ball, the online booking form will open on 31st Oct, initially to full members and 1 guest. From 14th Nov it will be open to additional guests and other members. 
• DATE CHANGE: Fri 19 Dec 12:00 Christmas Raffle and Staff Drinks