This social event is an opportunity to meet for drinks, and eats if you wish, at  Harvester, Port Solent. 

We will need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register - we will ask the total number of people you are registering for.  If you have two emails registered for the club only one of you needs to register!  

Non members please email portsolentyc@gmail.com and we will get back to you.

We look forward to seeing you.

PSYC - Christmas Social Meeting

Come join us for festive fun and frivolity, will Father Christmas appear, have you been good or bad? All will be revealed on the night so come and join in with the PSYC Festive fun.

This social event is an opportunity to meet for drinks, and eats if you wish, at  Harvester, Port Solent. 

We will need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register - we will ask the total number of people you are registering for.  If you have two emails registered for the club only one of you needs to register!  

Non members please email portsolentyc@gmail.com and we will get back to you.

We look forward to seeing you.

The PSYC Monthly Social Meeting is an opportunity for both members and potential members to meet for a drink and natter (food optional) upstairs on the mezzanine floor at the Harvester, Port Solent.

Time: 1900hrs for approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Registration: We need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register.

Non members are Welcome to come along and meet us - please introduce yourself on the night or email portsolentyc@gmail.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you.

PROVISIONAL EVENT INFORMATION

Winter Talk 1

by Mike O'Meara - Historic Diving Society

Date: 18th January 2026
Location: Port Solent
Time: TBC

Mike O'Meara is the Chair of the Historic Diving Society based in Gosport. The Society has a museum in Stokes Bay which is due to re-open after extensive renovations. Mike will (stc) be talking about his involvement in the raising of the Gold from HMS Edinburgh which was sunk by enemy torpedoes in the Arctic Sea in 1942 whilst carrying Gold Bullion from Russia to the UK. 

Programme

Itinerary:

The Full Event Itinerary will be published around 4 to 6 weeks prior to the event.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 4 weeks prior to the event

The PSYC Monthly Social Meeting is an opportunity for both members and potential members to meet for a drink and natter (food optional) upstairs on the mezzanine floor at the Harvester, Port Solent.

Time: 1900hrs for approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Registration: We need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register.

Non members are Welcome to come along and meet us - please introduce yourself on the night or email portsolentyc@gmail.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you.

PROVISIONAL EVENT INFORMATION

Winter Talk 2

The Atlantic Rocketman - Rowing solo across the Atlantic

Date: 22nd February 2026
Location: Port Solent
Time: TBC

Details to follow

Programme

Itinerary:

The Full Event Itinerary will be published around 4 to 6 weeks prior to the event.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 4 weeks prior to the event

The PSYC Monthly Social Meeting is an opportunity for both members and potential members to meet for a drink and natter (food optional) upstairs on the mezzanine floor at the Harvester, Port Solent.

Time: 1900hrs for approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Registration: We need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register.

Non members are Welcome to come along and meet us - please introduce yourself on the night or email portsolentyc@gmail.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you.

PROVISIONAL EVENT INFORMATION

Pre-Season Lunch

Date: 29th March 2026
Location: Port Solent
Time: TBC

Details to Follow

Programme

Itinerary:

The Full Event Itinerary will be published around 4 to 6 weeks prior to the event.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 4 weeks prior to the event

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Cowes Yacht Haven is the first marina on the west of the Medina river, before the chain ferry.  Located in the heart of Cowes, it offers any state of tide access and full range of amenities for mariners, including Chandleries and the all important latest clothing fashions. 

Cowes is a short run to start the season and blow away those winter blues.

Rally Leaders: 

Port Details
VHF Channel: 80
Earliest Time of Arrival: 1400hrs
Marina Booking: PSYC will book your berth 
Marina Payment: On Arrival
Harbour Website: https://www.cowesyachthaven.com/

Social Programme

Rally Itinerary:

The Full Rally Itinerary will be published around 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event and will include:-

Pontoon drinks will be held on The Veranda in CYH on Friday night . As usual bring your own drinks and enjoy the company of your fellow sailors

An excellent dining evening will be arranged for Saturday night at one of Cowes most famous Yacht Clubs.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 6 weeks prior to the event. Registration normally closes 7 day before the event starts.

The PSYC Monthly Social Meeting is an opportunity for both members and potential members to meet for a drink and natter (food optional) upstairs on the mezzanine floor at the Harvester, Port Solent.

Time: 1900hrs for approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Registration: We need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register.

Non members are Welcome to come along and meet us - please introduce yourself on the night or email portsolentyc@gmail.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Lymington river and its approaches offer a peaceful haven for boats, a beautiful river and harbour area, with friendly and professional service to all. Be aware this is a rafting rally and alongside moorings cannot be guaranteed.  

The historic market town is full of interesting shops, designer boutiques, pubs, cafes, restaurants and a town museum.  The Saturday market, dating back to the 13th century is held on the High Street and is popular throughout the year.  We have arranged a packed programme as below.

Rally Leaders: 

Port Details
VHF Channel: 80
Earliest Time of Arrival: 1400hrs
Marina Booking: PSYC will book your berth 
Marina Payment: On Arrival
Harbour Website: https://lymingtonharbour.co.uk/berthing/visitor-berthing

Social Programme

Rally Itinerary:

The Full Rally Itinerary will be published around 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event including:

Friday Night - Welcome Drinks on the Pontoon (bring your own drink)

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 6 weeks prior to the event. Registration normally closes 7 day before the event starts.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Bembridge is in the beautiful setting of this natural and well-sheltered harbour, which is a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’. This is always a popular venue, so register early to avoid missing out. 

Friday evening we get together for a sociable BBQ - a bring your own food.

Rally Leaders: Julie & Derek Kalinski - Astrid

Note:

• Bembridge is a tidal harbour with limited access - You are responsible for your own pilotage.
  
  
• Book your Berth Direct with Bembridge Harbour - Bembridge operates an on-line visitor berthing system on their website. We have reserved 25 Rafting Berths which should be eligible for a rally discount using a code which will be issued by email when registration opens. Alternatively you may book a berth outside of the rafting area (i.e. finger berth) which will not get a rally discount - you can book this without a rally code at anytime.
   
• If you book a non-rally berth, please also register for the rally and select "Finger/Other Berth Booked"   

Port Details
VHF Channel: 80
Earliest Time of Arrival: 1400hrs
Marina Booking: Book direct on the Harbour Website
Marina Payment: Payment Direct when Booking
Harbour Website: https://www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk/

Social Programme

Rally Itinerary:

Grease is the word! Themed weekend.

Friday - Bring your best ‘Danny’ or ‘Sandy’ outfits or even one of the ‘Pink Ladies’. BYO drinks and BBQ in The Grand Marquee on Friday evening. Be prepared to boogie!

Saturday - Dinner will be arranged to be held at The Brading Haven Yacht Club. Travel by either your own tender, on foot or by the water taxi.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 6 weeks prior to the event. Registration normally closes 7 day before the event starts.

The PSYC Monthly Social Meeting is an opportunity for both members and potential members to meet for a drink and natter (food optional) upstairs on the mezzanine floor at the Harvester, Port Solent.

Time: 1900hrs for approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Registration: We need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register.

Non members are Welcome to come along and meet us - please introduce yourself on the night or email portsolentyc@gmail.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Universal and Swanwick Marinas are both part of the Premier family at the top of the vibrant Hamble River.  Enjoy tranquil riverside walks or simply relax and soak up the vibrant marinas' atmosphere.

The rally will be based at Universal (primarily) and Swanwick marinas. Both are run by Premier so Port Solent based boats and indeed any other Premier marina berth holder should be free of charge, depending on how many in-year freebies have already been taken.

Due to berth availability on the day, vessels will be allocated either to Swanwick or Universal by Premier Marinas at Universal  It is a 15-20 min walk between the marinas.

Rally Leaders: Chris & Paula Reynolds - Old Possum

Port Details
VHF Channel: 80
Earliest Time of Arrival: 1400hrs
Marina Booking: PSYC will book your berth 
Marina Payment: Premier Marinas will Invoice you for payment prior to arrival.
Harbour Website: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/hambleharbour
Marina Website: https://www.premiermarinas.com/

Social Programme

Rally Itinerary:

The Full Rally Itinerary will be published around 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event which will include:

Friday Night - Welcome Drinks on the Pontoon (bring your own drink)

Saturday - Dinner at the famous “Howard’s Way” Jolly Sailor pub / restaurant.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 6 weeks prior to the event. Registration normally closes 7 day before the event starts.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

A 2 night rally berthing mid-stream at the Folly Pontoon. These popular berths are a pontoon only. They are not "walk ashore" and do not have any water or electricity so you will need to be self sufficient. The pontoon is located directly opposite the Folly Inn on the upper reaches of the Medina River, so offer a generally more peaceful experience than the local marinas. You may be required to raft.

To get ashore you will need to use either the Folly Water Taxi (check operating times) or use your own dinghy/tender.

Rally Leaders: 

Port Details
VHF Channel: 72
Earliest Time of Arrival: 1400hrs
Marina Booking: PSYC will book your berth 
Marina Payment: On Arrival
Harbour Website: https://www.cowes.co.uk/harbour-information/moorings/folly-pontoons/

Social Programme

Rally Itinerary:

The Full Rally Itinerary will be published around 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event which will include:

Friday Night - Pontoon drinks (not BYO) will be at The Folly Inn on the terrace.

Saturday Night - dinner will be held in the restaurant in The Folly Inn.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 6 weeks prior to the event. Registration normally closes 7 day before the event starts.

The PSYC Monthly Social Meeting is an opportunity for both members and potential members to meet for a drink and natter (food optional) upstairs on the mezzanine floor at the Harvester, Port Solent.

Time: 1900hrs for approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Registration: We need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register.

Non members are Welcome to come along and meet us - please introduce yourself on the night or email portsolentyc@gmail.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

A sociable circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight with overnight stops in Yarmouth and Gosport.

Sailing down to Yarmouth on the Friday afternoon tide with an earlyish start on Saturday morning to take us out through the iconic Needles before the tide turns eastwards for the return sail to Gosport.

Yarmouth is a picturesque fishing, ferry and yachting port, widely regarded as one of the jewels of the South Coast. The deep water harbour retains its old world charm, while visiting boats will find a range of amenities which are very much up to date, and accepted as being among the best in the Solent.

Rally Leaders: Derek & Julie Kalinski and  Marian Nightingale - Astrid

Port Details
Yarmouth VHF Channel: 68
Premier Gosport VHF Channel: 80
Earliest Time of Arrival: 1400hrs
Marina Booking: PSYC will book your berth 
Marina Payment: Yarmouth - On Arrival/Gosport - Premier will Invoice you for payment prior to arrival.
Yarmouth Harbour Website: https://www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk/
Premier Gosport Website: https://www.premiermarinas.com/

Social Programme

Rally Itinerary:

The Full Rally Itinerary will be published around 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event.

Friday Night - Welcome Drinks on the Pontoon (bring your own drink)

Saturday - Early start for the anticlockwise circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight. Arrival at a Free Night for Premier Berth Holders in Gosport Marina. Dinner at Gun Wharf Quays, venue to be announced.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 6 weeks prior to the event. Registration normally closes 7 day before the event starts.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

One of the few privately owned rivers in the country, the beautiful Beaulieu river has been carefully conserved by the Montagu family for over four centuries. Adjacent to the historic Bucklers Hard Village where in the olden day British Warships were built with oak from the New Forest, the area is full of history and remains an unspoilt haven.

The marina has been updated and now benefits from modern facilities and a personal touch.

Pop up restaurants are available Friday, Saturday evenings.  See the harbour website for details.

Rally Leaders: 

Port Details
VHF Channel: 68
Earliest Time of Arrival: 1400hrs
Marina Booking: PSYC will book your berth. 
Marina Payment: Beaulieu will send you an invoice for your berth - your berth is not confirmed until payment is received.
Harbour Website: https://www.beaulieuriver.co.uk/

Social Programme

Rally Itinerary:

The Full Rally Itinerary will be published around 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event which will include:

Friday Night - Welcome Drinks (bring your own drink) will be held around the Marquee and bar area.

Saturday - BBQ , BYO food and drinks in The Grand Marquee. Both a bar and on site catering will be also available.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 6 weeks prior to the event. Registration normally closes 7 day before the event starts.

The PSYC Monthly Social Meeting is an opportunity for both members and potential members to meet for a drink and natter (food optional) upstairs on the mezzanine floor at the Harvester, Port Solent.

Time: 1900hrs for approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Registration: We need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register.

Non members are Welcome to come along and meet us - please introduce yourself on the night or email portsolentyc@gmail.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you.

PROVISIONAL EVENT INFORMATION

Summer Staycation

Date: 10th - 12th July 
Location: Port Solent
Time: TBC

Details to Follow

Programme

Itinerary:

The Full Event Itinerary will be published around 4 to 6 weeks prior to the event.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 4 weeks prior to the event

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Bembridge is in the beautiful setting of this natural and well-sheltered harbour, which is a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’. This is always a popular venue, so register early to avoid missing out. 

Friday evening we get together for a sociable BBQ - a bring your own food.

Rally Leaders: John Heaton & Sarah Corrigan - Deep Blu

Note:

• Bembridge is a tidal harbour with limited access - You are responsible for your own pilotage.
  
  
• Book your Berth Direct with Bembridge Harbour - Bembridge operates an on-line visitor berthing system on their website. We have reserved 25 Rafting Berths which should be eligible for a rally discount using a code which will be issued by email when registration opens. Alternatively you may book a berth outside of the rafting area (i.e. finger berth) which will not get a rally discount - you can book this without a rally code at anytime.
   
• If you book a non-rally berth, please also register for the rally and select "Finger/Other Berth Booked"   

Port Details
VHF Channel: 80
Earliest Time of Arrival: 1400hrs
Marina Booking: Book direct on the Harbour Website
Marina Payment: Payment Direct when Booking
Harbour Website: https://www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk/

Social Programme

Rally Itinerary:

The Full Rally Itinerary will be published around 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event which will include:

Friday night - BYO food and drinks to the Grand Marquee BBQ. Be entertained by a fabulous singer / guitarist and listen to and enjoy some all time favourite songs.

Saturday - Join our exciting Karting Day at Wight Kart Track. Coach trip to and from the marina. Who will win the top spots, men and ladies, and be awarded the super bottle of bubbly? Race again both fellow drivers and the clock.

Sunday - Enjoy a Sunday Luncheon at The Bembridge Sailing Club. Travel by either own tender, walk or the marina water taxi.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 6 weeks prior to the event. Registration normally closes 7 day before the event starts.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Southampton Town Quay is a short walk to Southampton Town Centre. Close by there is the remains of the town walls along with the historic old Bargate.

There is a wide choice of restaurants covering most cuisines, along with a modern shopping centre.

Alternatively watch the cruise ships or cargo ships arriving or departing the nearby terminals, this should be a fascinating rally suitable for everyone.

Rally Leaders: 

Port Details
VHF Channel: 80
Earliest Time of Arrival: 1400hrs
Marina Booking: PSYC will book your berth 
Marina Payment: On Arrival
Harbour Website: https://www.townquay.com/marina/

Social Programme

Itinerary:

The Full Rally Itinerary will be published around 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event which will include:

Friday Night

Welcome Drinks on the Veranda (bring your own drinks), with views of Southampton Cruise terminal and down Southampton Water.

Saturday

BYO food and libations to The Veranda for a BBQ evening and chat amongst friends and fellow sailors.

Sunday

TBA

Monday

Depart

Friday : 

Saturday : 

The Full Rally Itinerary will be published around 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification when the event registration opens - this is normally around 6 weeks prior to the event. Registration normally closes 7 day before the event starts.

The PSYC Monthly Social Meeting is an opportunity for both members and potential members to meet for a drink and natter (food optional) upstairs on the mezzanine floor at the Harvester, Port Solent.

Time: 1900hrs for approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Registration: We need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register.

Non members are Welcome to come along and meet us - please introduce yourself on the night or email portsolentyc@gmail.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

This is 4 rallies running consecutively, come and join in the fun, do just one night, pop in and out, or sign up all 14 nights, the choice is yours.

This will be released as 4 separate rallies on the same date, however they link together to produce a 14 day holiday, starting in Lymington, proceeding on to Poole, then Weymouth before returning for the grand finale in Yarmouth.

Extravaganza Part 1:  Dan Bran, Lymington 18th - 21st August (3 nights)
Extravaganza Part 2:  Poole Town Quay 21st - 24th August (3 nights)
Extravaganza Part 3:  Weymouth Town Quay24th - 27th August (3 nights) 
Extravaganza Part 4:  Yarmouth 27th Aug - 1st September (5 nights)

Each part will have a different Rally Leader providing a varied rally for everyone.

Social Programme

Rally Itinerary:

Being 4 rallies in 1 we will break the event down to 4 segments and the Full Rally Itinerary for each part of the August Extravaganza will be published around 6 to 8 weeks prior to the start of event.

Registration: You will will receive and email notification for all 4 parts of the rally when the event registration opens - this is normally around 6 weeks prior to the event. Registration normally closes 7 day before the event starts.