Hornet SSC Weekly Dit Friday 2nd April 2026
Published 15:05 on 2 Apr 2026
Note from the General Manager: Hornet presently has an IT problem resulting in this Weekly Dit not being sent to some email addresses, mostly .gmail addresses. It is being investigated. Ladies and Gentlemen, We hope you are well and making the most of the longer days and better weather. A quick reminder the Office will be closed on Bank Holiday Friday and Monday but we are opening the Bar until 1700 on Monday; please come down and enjoy the fine weather. There is now a set of dominos behind the bar if anyone wishes to play. The new workboat has arrived and is being prepared for its role. With some trepidation I am sending out a request for suggestions of a name for this boat - I have been advised it's not going to be Boaty McBoatface! Please send any suggestions to me by 16th April for the Committee to decide and announce at the AGM. Just a few other things to bring to your attention please: St George's Day Club Night - 24th April. The Club Night on 24th April to celebrate St George's Day will incorporate another, 50% off drinks, Happy Hour. This precedes the Club Rally to Cowes, so why not come down enjoy the night and stay on your boat before setting off, feeling slightly shabby, for Cowes. Haslar Road Closure 8th - 14th April. Following the filling of the cracks recently we have now 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 in Blockhouse, the site will have no electricity on 15th April between 0800 and 1600 and so 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. Electricity Cables. Please will anyone who has been using a club meter cable on the pontoon please return them to the Marina Office. 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. 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 Car Park Barrier Fobs. Fobs for the FB3 car park are available from the office for a deposit of £8. Coastal Forces Heritage Trust. HSSC has a deep connection to the Coastal Forces story. The Navy ran small fast craft out of here from 1915 until the late 1950s and its a terrific story of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. The Coastal Forces' Memorial is here and the annual Remembrance Service is a highlight of the Hornet calendar. The Coastal Forces' Heritage Trust is building a landmark monument to Coastal Forces and the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve which will be located at Victory Gate over in the Historic Dockyard. A million people a year will see it and, hopefully, be inspired. To help raise funds, the Trust is running an online Crowdfunding Event over the weekend of 8-11 May. Please support the Appeal and if you would like to get involved, get in touch with fundraising@coastal-forces.org.uk or speak with Richard Farrington. SAILGP Portsmouth. The SAILGP event will be returning to Portsmouth in the summer, please see the poster below. Regards, Kieran | ||
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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 | ||
SOLENT SEAGRASS TALK - FRIDAY 10TH APRIL Haslar Yacht Club are hosting a talk in the Fabrosa Room at 19:30 on Solent Seagrass by Kira Fuller of The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, which our members are welcome to attend. The bar and galley will be open as usual. | ||
 Seagrass Talk.pdf | ||
COFFEE MORNING - THURSDAY 16TH APRIL FROM 10AM Join us for a relaxed coffee morning enjoying our selection of hot drink offerings and tasty cakes. This is a chance to pause, unwind and to catch up with friends. Whether you are on your own, new to the Club, want to meet up or just fancy a friendly face you will be very welcome. No need to book, just come along. | ||
 Hornet Coffee Morning Apr 16.pdf | ||
HSSC CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - FRIDAY 17TH APRIL The Notice of the 2026 AGM was sent out on 26th March and included the proxy nomination and question submission form - reminder that this needs to be submitted no later than 16:30 on 14th April (hard copies are also available outside the office if preferable). The AGM will start at 18:00 and afterwards a pasta supper will be available in the bar. Please book in advance for food via functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk | ||
 Club AGM.pdf | ||
ST GEORGES DAY CLUB NIGHT WITH HAPPY HOUR - FRIDAY 24TH APRIL Our next club night features our ever popular happy hour from 18:00 to 19:00, with 50% of all drinks, alongside a food offering of Toad in the Hole served with Mash and Gravy (vegetarian option available). Everyone's welcome to attend, but if you would like to eat please book in advance via functions@hornetservicessailing.org.uk | ||
 St Georges Poster.pdf | ||
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 15:05 on 2 April 2026