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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. …
Talk: Southwest Passage Planning (29 Nov 2024)
by Robert Bailey. Our final talk of 2024, attended by HYC and Hornet members, began well; a short history of the speaker Robert Bailey, followed by WHY …
Members Talks Evening (11th October 2024)
An audience of eighteen gathered in The Hornet Services Sailing Club for a meal and an evening of tales told by HYC members. Officially we had four speakers but their …
Solo Circumnavigating the Arctic Circle by Ella Hibbert (23 February 2024)
Ella Hibbert is a highly qualified sailor who came along and gave a fascinating talk about her upcoming amazing adventure. Ella will be the first person to solo-circumnavigate the Arctic …
Talk: Sailing to the Orkney Islands - mostly single handed (26 January 2024)
To the Orkney Islands and back - an enthralling talk by Brian Masters on his 2014 expedition. This fascinating story of Brian's expedition begins …
Shore Leave - A Haven for Veterans
)1330735:retinaraw( On Friday 24 th November a select group gathered at Hornet to hear a talk from Chris Robson about Shore Leave Haslar, a Horticultural Therapy project based …
The history and restoration of Boleh (3rd November 2023)
A fascinating talk by Craig Coupe, operations director, the Boleh Trust. There is nothing quite like Boleh. She is the most …
Talk: 'The Battle of Trafalgar' by Dave Allport (27 Oct 2023)
Once again HYC and Hornet SSC members were treated by Dave Allport to a talk, this time about the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. There was time for us to meet up …
Friday Night Social - 29th September
The Last of this seasons Friday Socials It was great to see so many members and some new faces take part in the last Friday social gathering …
Visit to 'Shore Leave Haslar' charity (30 Aug 2023)
Only four club members were able to attend this mid-week visit to the 'Shore Leave Haslar' Memorial Gardens within the grounds of the former Haslar hospital. We entered through some …