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Tall Ships Race 2019 - St Barbara V on the final leg
After a brisk entry into the North Sea from the Kiel Canal and a stop in Cuxhaven, St Barbara V skippered by Russ Webster is transiting the Canals and has reached about 10 miles from Lemmer which is on East bank of the Ijsselmeer. All the bridges have now shut due to high winds. All going well subject to the bridges opening after the storm has blown through.
Published 11:50 on 12 Aug 2019
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RAYC Entry into the Fastnet Race 2019
RAYC Entries were Bombardier III and Skua. Both began well and within a short distance of each other. They tracked each other down the channel and past Start Point lighthouse, but took separate routes from the Scilly Islands with Bombardier III going north, whilst Skua took the southern route. A gap opened up quickly with Bombardier II having the advantage and enjoying a following wind up to the FASTNET. Bombardier III
Published 09:58 on 12 Aug 2019
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Opportunity for a Regimental Cross-Channel Expedition
Robin Bolton is lead Skipper for a JSASTC Exercise (EX CHANNEL EXPRESS) the week of the 2-6 Sep and will lead a flotilla of 4x Boats (3xHR34 and a Comfortina 42) across the Channel for the week. One of the HR34 remains unfilled, so the RAYC should encourage a Regt Crew to crew to bid for the yacht. The Skipper will need to be YM Coastal, and will need a DS and a CC as
Published 20:23 on 30 Jul 2019
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Nab Tower Pursuit for Charity – Bombardier III supporting Step by Step
Portsmouth Harbour Marine sponsored a charity sailing regatta, the Nab Tower Pursuit on Saturday, 15 th June masterminded by Peter Newell.Yachting enthusiasts, clubs and business were invited to enter with the aim of raising money for their chosen charity. The course for the pursuit was the Nab Tower in the Channel off the Isle of Wight, returning to the start via the Browndown buoy in the Solent. Times are taken to judge the fastest
Published 10:42 on 18 Jun 2019
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Exercise ARRCADE OVERLORD
Ex ARRCADE OVERLORD is an offshore sailing expedition that will take place over the period 2-8 Jun 19, and will include taking part in D Day 75 celebrations in Normandy
Published 07:17 on 3 Jun 2019
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73rd RA Keelboat Regatta
The 73rd RA Keelboat Regatta Results, click here for more information. Trophy Category Unit/Name Commodores Trophy 1 st RA Unit 47 RA
Published 15:17 on 26 May 2019
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Restoration of the Original St Barbara
The private owner of the original St Barbara, David Burden, has contacted the Club to let us know that he is restoring the yacht with the intention of launching her in early June and moving her to Cardiff. Commissioned by the RAYC in 1948, she was built under the direction of Charlie Nicholson at Camper & Nicholson's yard. She was sold to Capt Clarke around 1965 who sailed her from the
Published 11:09 on 24 May 2019
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Calling All RAYC Yacht Historians - Do You Know Who Owned Alpha?
Yachting journalist and writer, author of several books, and member of the Royal Ocean Racing Club, Bruno Cianci, wants to trace the RAYC owner of Alpha with the RAYC burgee, in the attached photograph: Bruno Cianci, is working on a book on classic yachts. He wants information about this yacht, including the year of launch, build or anyting else, so that he can search through
Published 14:55 on 19 May 2019
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The 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Incorporated Royal Artillery Yacht Club held at the Royal Artillery Mess, Larkhill on Thursday, 28th February 2019
The Admiral presented the following Challenge Cups and Trophies for 2018: Bangalore Cup - Bdr Ed Middleton Barden Trophy - Lt Col Dominic Pealin Benodet Cup - Not Awarded Bombay Cup - Bdr Tom Kingsbury - 12 Regt RA Britannia Trophy - Mr Roger Shapland Cruising
Published 09:28 on 3 Mar 2019