Hornet SSC Weekly Dit Friday 27 March 2026
Published 22:53 on 27 Mar 2026
Ladies and Gentlemen, We hope you are well. There has been a good deal going on recently much of which goes unnoticed. However, one very obvious development is the new bar furniture which has now arrived and is in place. This is the next stage in the plan to update and improve the offering to members and users of the Club; more to follow. This also means that we do have the old tables and chairs available free of charge, if anyone is interested please email tania.anderson@hornetservicessailing.org.uk. Following our packed out talk on Fort Gilkicker last week, at which we had over 80 members, we are tonight 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. Just a few other things to bring to your attention please: Access to Bar and Galley. For too many reasons to list, members are reminded that they should not go behind the Bar or enter the Galley at any time without a specific invitation from the duty chef or bar staff. If anyone has a problem that needs resolving there and then, please bring it to the attention of anyone serving. Commodore's Dinner - 22nd May. The book is now open for full members to put their names down for the Commodore's Dinner on 22nd May. More details can be found below. Easter Club Hours. Over the Easter period the office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. However, on Easter Monday the bar will stay open to 1700. Club Information. All the forms you may want for membership, visitor entry, berthing and marina services are on the website within the Members' Portal. Lift schedules are also on the website and sent out each week in this Dit; please check this before phoning in to ask if your lift is booked in for a certain day. HSSC Branded Clothing. Various items of branded clothing are available from the Club Office. Details can be found here. 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. Car Park Barrier Fobs. Fobs for the FB3 car park are available from the office for a deposit of £8. 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. Regards, Kieran | ||
Martin Pound. Club members are invited to celebrate the life, well lived, of Martin Pound at 1500 on 15th May, here at HSSC. In order that the family will have a rough idea of numbers, could anyone wishing to attend please let Mike Buggy know, including any dietary restrictions, to mikebuggy@talktalk.net. | ||
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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 | ||
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. | ||
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COMMODORE'S DINNER - FRIDAY 22 MAY We are pleased to open up booking for the popular Commodore's Dinner. Initially, full members (including veteran and honorary), plus one guest, have priority until the 24th April when the book will be opened to other members and guests. Please complete the following form (one per person) to book your spaces at this event; Commodores Dinner Fill in form | ||
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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: | ||
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Last updated 22:53 on 27 March 2026