WINTER TALK – SUNDAY 24^TH NOVEMBER 2024

At the Port House, Marina Keep , Port  Solent

The history, and relevance today, of one of Britain’s oldest maritime institutions ‘Trinity House’

Guest Speaker: Captain Martin Phipps MBE

•  11.00am – Coffee
•  11.30am – Presentation and  questions
•  1.15pm – Lunch

   

Trinity House is a charity dedicated to safeguarding shipping and seafarers, as well as providing education, support, and welfare to the seafaring community. It has a statutory duty as a General Lighthouse Authority to deliver a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective ‘aids to navigation’ service for the benefit and safety of all mariners. It works closely with a number of highly regarded national and international organisations, including the Northern Lighthouse Board, Irish Lights, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, the UK Hydrographic Office and the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA).

Martin will take us through the history and evolution of Trinity House and the role the charity now plays today in maritime safety and support to seafarers.

About the Speaker                                                                       

Captain Martin Phipps MBE is a Master Mariner with over 50 years’ experience working within the ports and shipping industry. Before joining Associated British Ports (ABP) as a Pilot he served in the Merchant Navy and has over 15 years’ command experience on geared bulk carriers, VLCCs and gas carriers.

On joining ABP he became a First-Class Unrestricted Pilot as well as Training/Examining Pilot and has 25 years of ship handling experience. This was followed by 10 years as Harbour Master for the Port of Southampton. 

Working alongside this he has also worked as a part time lecturer at Solent University Warsash Campus teaching students for MCA Orals examinations.

He acts in the capacity of Designated Person under the Port Marine Safety Code for several major ports including the Port of London Authority, is a Younger Brethren of Trinity House, President of Southampton Sea Cadets, and Chairman of Steamship Shieldhall.

The talk will be followed by a Two-course hot buffet lunch

£23.50 ( payable on the day)

Please submit your menu choice at registration

Main Course

Chicken Breast

 Beef

 Nut Roast

All served with

Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Cheese, Medley of mixed Seasonal Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding

Dessert

Lemon Tart with Blueberry Ripple Mascarpone

Winter Berry Mess

Apple & Cinnamon Crumble with Custard

Please submit your menu choice at Registration

It’s almost that time of year again… so get ready to 'Jingle & Mingle'

Christmas jumpers, shiny sparkles, elves and bells galore. Let's sail into the festive season with our PSYC friends, and perhaps even a seasonal celebrity.

Bar service will also be available upstairs and ‘small bites’ and ‘nibbles’ will be served, courtesy of PSYC.

 Please make sure you register in good time as capacity must be limited to 50 people. If the registration is full, a waitlist will be available.

We look forward to seeing you there, full of festive cheer.

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.

Full Details to be announced

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.

 WINTER TALK – SUNDAY 16th February 2025

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.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Cowes Yacht Haven is the first marina on the west of the Medina river, before the chain ferry.  It offers any state of tide access and full range of amenities for rallies.   Cowes is a short run to start the season with a few chandlers if anything needs fixing urgently!

Social Programme 
Friday evening - BYO drinks on the veranda
Saturday evening - dinner at Island Sailing Club 

Earliest Arrival Time: 14.00

Your berth will not be available before 14.00

Payment 

The club sends your boat details to the marina and you will be charged on arrival.

Useful links

Map of Cowes

Cowes Eastern Channel

Explore Cowes

Harbour Contact Information

Voyage monitoring Channel 16. Channel 77 to talk

Navigation

A busy entrance with ferries, fast catamarans and visiting boats. Beware of the busy harbour, suggest entering using small craft channel, see Map of Cowes & Cowes Eastern Channel

On arrival call Ch80 and you will be told if we are in the North or South visitors basin and where to berth.  You may need to raft next to another club boat.

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.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Chichester harbour is one the undeveloped coastal areas in Southern England. Bright wide expanses and intricate creeks, a major wildlife haven and among some of Britain’s most popular boating waters. 

A premier marina so berth holders can use their free nights

Chichester Marina is located at the eastern end of Chichester Harbour, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty that offers a myriad of quiet anchorages to discover.  It is a locked marina and has shallow approachs at some states of tide.

Social Programme 

TBC

Payment

We will share your registration data with the Marina to allow them to identify you on the Premier Marina System, If you are a berth holder you will be able to use free nights.  Otherwise Pay on Arrival 

Useful Links

Chichester Harbour

Places to visit

Things to do 

Walking & cycling

Harbour Map

Harbour Contact Information

Voyage monitoring Channel 16. Channel 77 to talk

Navigation

When navigating from Portsmouth Harbour, pass well to the south of the submarine barrier.  Be aware it takes around an hour to navigate from the entrance of Chichester estuary through the busy harbour to the Marina. 

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

A weekend trip to Yarmouth Please note weekends are busy and we will be rafting.

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 aura, 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.

On your approach call in on ch 68 and you will be met at the harbour entrance by the berthing masters and directed to your berth.

Social Programme -  TBC

Payment

Yarmouth Harbour requires payment on arrival, how easy!

Useful Links

Entry Guide

Attractions

Cafés & Restaurants

Chandlers

Harbour Contact Information

Navigation

See Entry Guide for local navigation 

Earliest Arrival Time 12.00

Your berth will not be available before 12.00

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.

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.  The Saturday market, dating back to the 13th century is held on the High Street and is popular throughout the year.

Social Programme TBC

Earliest Arrival Time 12.00

Your berth will be available from 12.00

Payment

We will inform Lymington Harbour Commission (LHC) of your details upon registration LHC will issue invoices and ask for payment 2 days before the rally to confirm your berth.

Harbour Contact Information

Navigation

See WEATHER & TIDES & https://www.lymingtonharbour.co.uk/index for local tidal information

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.

This is also a good opportunity for those who haven’t crossed the Channel who would like experience of a longer run in company whilst staying in sight of land.

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.

Although we will be mooring in Gosport, the ferry will be taking us across to Gunwharf Quays for Saturday evening - more information to follow.

On your approach, call in on Channel 68 and you will be met at the harbour entrance and directed to your berth by the berthing masters.

Suggested Sailing Itinerary:

Port Solent to Yarmouth, leaving around 12 noon

Yarmouth, via the Needles to Gosport suggested leaving around 06.00 to take advantage of the full east going tide having rounded the Needles by 07.00 or so. Motor yachts at their own discretion.

 Arriving in Premier Gosport - for our free night for Premier Marina berth holders, 

Social Programme TBC

Earliest Arrival Time: 12.00 in both marinas

Payment: Yarmouth Harbour required payment on arrival

Social Programme TBC

Useful Links

Entry Guide

Attractions

Cafés & Restaurants

Chandlers

Harbour Contact Information

PROPOSED SUMMER SOIREE WEEKEND INCORPORATING THE JUNE SOCIAL

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

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.   

Social Programme

  Friday Evening - BYO BBQ in the Marquee

Payment & Registering

The Bembridge system is different to other rallies.  On registration you will receive a rally code. You then need to log on to the harbour website www.bembridgeharbour.co.ukto confirm your Berth. Your rally place is not confirmed until payment has been made to the harbour. Please reply to pending or confirmation email to tell us you've booked.  

Harbour Contact Information

Calling: Channel 80 Call the harbour before turning to Starboard into the inner harbour to be allocated your space.

Phone 01983 872828

Website www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

Voyage monitoring Channel 16. Channel 77 to talk.  

Navigation

The tides are good for an late morning arrival (HW Portsmouth 12:50). This is a tidal harbour, check the depth available over the entrance bar for your boat. Live tidal information is available at www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk. 

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Our annual cross channel cruise is a must do rally for those wishing to gain experience of crossing the channel. It is also close to the longest day so there is approx 15 hours of daylight.

This rally is designed for both Power and Sail, but we can't control the weather.  Individual skippers will make decisions 'on the day' depending on their boat, crew and weather conditions.  

It is proposed the rally will visit Cherbourg, Guernsey and Jersey

Club bookings 

• Payment

St Peter Port

It is 105 Nm from Port Solent to St Peter Port, breaks in the journey are naturally at Yarmouth, Alderney (Yar to Alderney 66Nm) or alternatively Cherbourg (Yar to Cherbourg 66Nm).  

Lying approximately 20 miles off the coast of France, the British isle of Guernsey is the oldest settlement in the Channel Islands and its capital, St Peter Port, is full of character. Cobbled lanes, originating at the boat-filled harbour, snake upwards through the town, while the 800 year-old Castle Cornet looks down overhead. Year-round, wild plants flourish in Guernsey’s mild climate and visitors will note the overwhelmingly European feel of this exceedingly picturesque port.

Social

TBC

Useful Links

 St Peter Port 

for onward travel

St Cast Le Guildo  St Malo Marina 

Harbours Contact Information

Voyage monitoring & calling on Channel 16. Channel 77 to talk

Tides -  will be provided in a briefing plan

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.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

This is a popular rally which fills fast- if its full and you want to go please waitlist and we will do our best to get you a berth.

One of the few privately owned rivers in the world, the beautiful Beaulieu river has been carefully conserved by the Montagu family for over four centuries. The result is an unspoilt haven, which benefits from modern facilities and a personal touch.

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

PROVISIONAL - On Saturday night the club has booked The Grand Marquee, two large charcoal BBQs and a multi award winning singer ( The Son of Black Beard ‍ ‍☠️ ) for your entertainment,  BYO BBQ or arrange to share dinner with friends.  As costs have increased a contribution of £5 per member and £10 per non member attending is requester for this event.

Social Programme - TBC

Useful Links

• Marina Map & tides
• Diverse wildlife and landscapes
• Plenty of local attractions and things to do
• Friendly team and modern facilities

Harbour Contact Information

Navigation

It takes around  60 minutes to navigate from the entrance of the river to the marina at the river limit of 5 knts, ebb tides can be strong check local tidal information at https://www.beaulieuriver.co.uk

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.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Shepards Wharf Marina is a Cowes Harbour Commission marina on the west of the Medina river, before the chain ferry.  It offers any state of tide access and full range of amenities for rallies.  

Payment

An invoice will be sent to your email address pay 48 hours in advance.

Useful links

Map of Cowes

Cowes Eastern Channel

Explore Cowes

Harbour Contact Information

Voyage monitoring Channel 16. Channel 77 to talk

Navigation

A busy entrance with ferries, fast catamarans and visiting boats. Beware of the busy harbour, suggest entering using small craft channel, see Map of Cowes & Cowes Eastern Channel

On arrival call Ch80 and you will be told if we are in the North or South visitors basin and where to berth.  You may need to raft next to another club boat.

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.   

Join us for at our BYO BBQ,  

Social Programme -

Friday Evening - BYO BBQ in the Marquee

Saturday - join us for a Karting experience at Wight Karting, just spectate or get behind the wheel of a Kart and race around this challenging kart track. https://www.wightkarting.co.uk/
or 
join the organised walk around the area.

Sunday - join us for lunch at Bembridge Sailing Club

Monday - join a walk or a run out in tenders for a "glass and a sandwich on the terrace"

Payment & Registering

The Bembridge system is different to other rallies.  On registration you will receive a rally code. You then need to log on to the harbour website www.bembridgeharbour.co.ukto confirm your Berth. Your rally place is not confirmed until payment has been made to the harbour. Please reply to pending or confirmation email to tell us you've booked.  

Harbour Contact Information

Calling: Channel 80 Call the harbour before turning to Starboard into the inner harbour to be allocated your space.

Phone 01983 872828

Website www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

Voyage monitoring Channel 16. Channel 77 to talk.  

Navigation

The tides are good for an late morning arrival (HW Portsmouth 12:50). This is a tidal harbour, check the depth available over the entrance bar for your boat. Live tidal information is available at www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk. 

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.

Swanwick Marina – offers The Boat House Café on site and Harper’s Steakhouse & Bar just opposite.   Universal Marina – offers a choice of the cosy Mermaid’s coffee shop or a full dining experience at the riverside Banana Wharf restaurant.

It is a short walk, cycle or tender hop from Swanwick to Universal or vice versa.

Social Programme - 

Payment

Premier Berth holders can use their free nights, Otherwise the marina will issue an invoice a week before arrival which will state payment terms.

Harbour Contact Information

Voyage monitoring Channel 16. Channel 77 to talk

Navigation

Beware of the busy channel up the Hamble.  further details can be found here https://www.premiermarinas.com/UK-Marina-locations/Universal-Marina/Contact-Universal/Getting-to-Universal-Marina

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.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Join us for our  End of Season Rally at Cowes 

Mooring & Payment

PSYC has 40 spaces allocated at Cowes Yacht Haven.  Payment on arrival. 

Social Programme 

Friday Evening - BYO drinks on the Veranda

Saturday Evening - Dinner in Island Sailing Club 

Useful links

Cowes Tide Tables

Map of Cowes

Cowes Eastern Channel

Explore Cowes

Harbour Contact Information

Voyage monitoring Channel 16. Channel 77 to talk

Navigation

Beware of the busy harbour, suggest entering using small craft channel, see Map of Cowes & Cowes Eastern Channel