Nab Tower Pursuit 2019
Bombardier III is taking part in this pursuit to the Nab in support of a Charity that supports young people who have hit hard times. Step by Step provides them with accommodation, mentoring and personal development opportunities. The objective is to give young people in this situation self confidence and equip them for a fulfilling future.
Step by Step young people will crew the yacht and will train for the event beforehand.Whilst this challenge is not a race, It is an opportunity to test the mettle of the crew and the performance of the yacht against the other entries in the conditions of the Channel on the day.
Nab Tower Pursuit is a fine chance to promote the work of Step by Step as a local charity in Gosport, Havant and Aldershot and support their work with young people. Click here to donate on the Just Giving website.
Army Offshore Regatta (AOR) Success!
The Royal Artillery Yacht Club entered Bombardier III skippered by John Johnson, and a Victoria skippered by Ed Middleton into the Regatta this year.
Bombardier III under John came second in the Dolphin Trophy, despite being pitted against 2 J109’s and 2 First 40’s.
The Victoria 34 Crew under Ed walked away with a 2nd in the Inshore Series and a 1st in the Offshore.
Well done both crews for excellent achievements and for bringing home the silver.
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.
Tall Ships Race 2019
Outline programme:
Leg 1: 21 June – 2 July Gosport to Aalborg, Denmark
Leg 2: 2-11 July Aalborg to Fredrikstad, Norway
Leg 3: 11-21 July Fredrikstad to Bergen, Norway
Leg 4: 21 July – 1 August Bergen to Aarhus, Denmark
Leg 5: 1-10 August Aarhus – Gosport
More details (including how to book a leg) coming soon!
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
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.
