RAYC Keelboat Regatta 2019

This event is open to All serving RA personnel and RAYC members. Further information will be available on the Calendar in due course.

Keelboat Training is available for Crews prior to the event, at AISTC.

Camping is available on Island (no additional cost, but there is limited availability).

For further information visit www.gunnersailing.com or contact RC :William.everitt121@mod.gov.uk

Fastnet Race 2019

The RAYC plan to enter two crews on matching Halberg Rasseys (HR342s) into the 2019 Rolex Fastnet. This is likely to include a number of training weekends, entering for at least four qualifying RORC races and the Fastnet event..

Anyone from the serving Regiment who is interested in either skippering or crewing should apply under Crew Required below.

RAYC Offshore Regatta 2019

The date for the 2019 RAYC Offshore Regatta has been set for the 6th – 8th September, 2019.

It will also be the 70th anniversary of the Regatta being held at the Royal Solent Yacht Club so plans are being drawn up for an extra special celebration.

Don’t delay, start planning today.

Royal Artillery Sail Training Week & Dinghy Regatta 2019

Royal Artillery Sail Training Week 17-21 Jun 19 Royal Artillery Dinghy Regatta 20 Jun 19

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to Gain an RYA Level 2 sailing qualification.

Take part in the major RA Dinghy Race event of the year.

The event will be held at AISTC Thorney Island and further information will be available on the Calendar in due course.

For further information visit:
www.gunnersailing.com
Or contact the RC via email:
William.everitt121@mod.gov.uk

St Barbara V Refit 2019 - Volunteers Needed

St Barbara V will undergo refit at Gosport in January and early February.

The Bosuns need your help to renew, restore, sand and burnish. Work with teams of four is planned over 3 week-long and 2 weekend phases. Accommodation is available for serving personnel. Free lunch is available at Hornet SSC.

Please volunteer to join our teams by signing in and applying through the Calendar below.

Or, for RAYC Members, please go to your portal and volunteer through the Duty Roster (right hand side) and you will see a red “Volunteer” button to register your interest

Questions ?, contact webmaster mksleap@msn.com or Bosuns on rayc_bosun@outlook.com.

Shipwrecked Mariners' Society - Crew Commendation

Since 1851, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has presented annual Skill and Gallantry Awards to recognise the UK’s unsung sea rescue heroes, as well as those who have given outstanding service to the charity.

Today the crew of St Barbara V were awarded a Crew Commendation for their rescue of Tiger of London in December 2017. The awards ceremony took place at the 179th Annual General Meeting held at the Clothworkers’ Hall, London and was presided over by Admiral Sir George Zambellas GCB DSC DL FRAeS.