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Fort Gilkicker - Past and Present (27th February 2026)
Haslar Yacht Club was invited to join Hornet Services Sailing Club for this talk. What a treat for military history buffs. Lewis Sharp, secretary of the Palmerston Forts Society, came …
The Steamship Shieldhall talk 6 February
This was an excellent talk by Volunteer Stoker Paul Hurst in anticipation of the clubs trip on the ship this coming July. SS Shieldhall was …
Christmas Party 2025
Our annual festive party took place at The Hornet in their lovely Clubroom with its wood panelling, sailing photographs and club burgees plus, at this time of year, Christmas trees …
Close Quarter Manoeuvring Talk
Close Quarter Manoeuvring 23 January 2026 Manoeuvring in Enclosed Spaces talk given by Colin McLean, assistant manager at …
2025 AGM - 14th November 2025
The AGM was held on Friday 14th November at the Hornet Services Sailing Club. 39 members attended. Members were rewarded with a drink on the club on arrival, to …
Haslar Berth Holders Party
Many members enjoyed the evening at the Haslar Berth Holders Party. …
New Members and New Berth Holders Event 2025
Always keen to involve more HYC Members in everything that we do as a club, we took advantage of a New Berth holders' weekend to make it a New HYC …
Friday Evening Social on the Light Ship 25th April 2025
Thus far, The Haslar Yacht Club members have enjoyed an excellent start to 2025. With good attendance to the evening talks, and two brilliant rallies to East Cowes and Lymington. …
Ella in the Artic - HYC talk 21st March
What an extraordinary young lady Ella is! Lets start with some background she gave us early last year as she was preparing to set sail for the …
Weather Prediction Methods
Our second talk of the year on Weather Prediction Methods was given by Haslar Yacht Club members. Jonathan Clare (Commodore) and Brian Masters (Web Master) at the Hornet Sailing Club …
Eco-moorings in Studland Bay by Ben Lippiett
Our first talk of the season was given by Haslar marina manager Ben telling us about his, and Boatfolk's, involvement in setting eco moorings in Studland Bay. …
HYC Christmas Party 2024
Before I can get into the festivities, which began with the bar opening at 1800hrs, a thought about all the pre-evening preparations which had to be sorted first. …