Hornet Services Sailing Club

12/06/2026

We’re now just a week out from the first Portsmouth Combined Clubs regatta, taking place at HSSC next weekend. Racing under YTC, we now have over ten yachts, as well as a Victory and Tempest fleet, leading to a 30+ boats signed fleet.

Courses will be set by Phil Warwick, following on from recent successes at Cowes Week.

Committee boat Startlines, Rib support, and all the exciting stuff you would expect, alongside live music hosted by PSC on Saturday night.

Although the early bird deal has passed; not too late to get signed up:
https://www.portsmouthregatta.co.uk

Portsmouth Sailing Club (PSC) Portsmouth Moorings RNSA POG Portsmouth Offshore Group, CSSA - FB PAGE

International Tempest Class National & Open Championships, 19-21 June 2026, Eastern Solent.

02/06/2026

Hornet Services Sailing Club will be the OA for the inaugural Combined Yacht Clubs of Portsmouth Harbour regatta, with racing in the Eastern Solent over the weekend of the 20th and 21st June 2026, as well as the ‘Pompey Trophy’ on the evening of 19th June, and the Tempest Nationals between 17th and 21st Jul.

Entry is open to Tempest Class, Victory Class and yachts racing under YTC. Guest berthing can be facilitated and a fun evening of music awaits at the nearby Portsmouth Sailing Club on Saturday evening.

If you’re looking for a casual regatta, low entries fees and a good time, this is one not to miss. Sign up available at https://www.portsmouthregatta.co.uk

Warsash Sailing Club Portsmouth Sailing Club (PSC) POG Portsmouth Offshore Group, CSSA - FB PAGE Chichester Yacht Club RNSA

International Tempest Class National & Open Championships, 19-21 June 2026, Eastern Solent.

31/05/2026

A huge thank you to the 17 boats which made this weekends rally to Yarmouth Marina. Fantastic conditions all weekend and an outstanding meal hosted by the Royal Solent YC. I like others was extremely proud to see such an amazing mix of people, families of all ages and boats.

The Yarmouth Trophy positions are as follows

1st - Ursus
2nd - Eclipse
3rd - Evergreen
4th - Aurora
5th - Buster
6th - Rapscallion

Our next rally is mid June, please watch out on the Dit and socials for signup details.

Dan
RC(S)

16/05/2026

Just a quick reminder that the Portsmouth Sailing Clubs Regatta is taking place over the weekend of 19 to 21 June and is open to any Yacht with a free YTC certificate. We’re currently climbing into double digits of entries, with evening entertainment included. Hornet are the organising club this year, so maximum HSSC entries would be amazing. You can sign up here:

International Tempest Class National & Open Championships, 19-21 June 2026, Eastern Solent.

11/05/2026

This months' Club Night includes a Happy Hour, Quiz and Tapas Sharing Boards from John. Sharing Boards include Olives, Red Pepper Hommous, Charcuterie, Focaccia and Calamari. Kids menu also available.

If you don't fancy the Quiz, why not just pop in for Happy Hour and some food.

08/05/2026

Coastal Forces Monument Appeal Crowdfunding event – Hornet Past and Present

Hi Everyone, The Coastal Forces Crowdfunding site opened for business this morning.
Please follow this link to the Hornet Past and Present page: https://www.charityextra.com/coastal_forces_appeal/hnt
You know what to do!
There are some interesting videos and clips on the site – including interviews with Andrew Marr and a 6 minute film about the project.
There’s a FREE TALK at the Night Hunters Exhibition tomorrow!

Coastal Forces have an astonishing record of service over the past century – largely untold. For the most part, this is a ‘wartime only’ affair, involving Volunteer reservists. The average age of the crews was just 21 – not that different from Kingfisher. They sailed in small wooden ships, loaded with petrol and ammunition; running at speed of 40 knots in the dark, engaging the enemy at ranges similar to the soldiers in the trenches on the Somme. A very small branch, they won 3000 gallantry awards, including four VCs, more per capita than any other branch of the Navy.

Their relevance today, as Governments wonder about what to do in the Straits of Hormuz, is undiminished.

07/05/2026

Coastal Forces Monument Appeal Crowdfunding event – Hornet Past and Present
The Coastal Forces Monument Appeal Crowdfunding weekend kicks off tomorrow. As the spiritual home of Coastal Forces, this will mean a lot to many Hornet members past and present, as well as the families of those men and women who served here between 1915 and 1957.
Quite apart from the Coastal Forces Memorial, our unique clubhouse and much of the infrastructure, the ethos lives on with JSASTC and the club itself – after all, many of the Coastal Forces crews were accomplished amateur yachtsmen.
Construction of the Monument is underway – the boat and waves are being put together at the Elephant Boatyard in Bursledon.

Tomorrow we will be sharing a link to the Crowdfunding website, where you can see a full version of the inspiring video that has been produced, and DONATE. All donations from a couple of quid to a few thousand, will be DOUBLED during the weekend up to a grand total of £100,000.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Kd7UqtRUxKs

You can see other footage here:

https://www.youtube.com/-f2s

06/05/2026

After listening to feedback, we have some new bar offerings:

🥂 Freixenet 0% small and large bottles - light crisp and perfect if you are keeping it alcohol free.
🍾 Thomas-Hatte Brut Champagne (half bottles) - Just the right size for a quiet celebration.
🍎 Old Mount Cider (berries) - refreshing, easy drinking and full of flavour.
🐷 Pork Scratchings - a proper bar snack to go with it all.

See you in the clubhouse!

02/05/2026

Good morning all, just a reminder of a few upcoming sailing events:

NAB Tower Dash - 23 May, we currently have low entry numbers. If you are considering taking part please register, so we can confirm:

Yarmouth Rally - Sat 30 May including reduced berth fees and self funded dinner at the Royal Solent Yacht Club, currently 7 boats signed up.

Portsmouth Combined Yacht Clubs regatta weekend hosted by HSSC - 19 to 21 June. Entries are invited as well as volunteers for event management, race committee, mark laying etc.

I appreciate many wait for weather forecasts, but please register to express interest so we can make the necessary arrangements. Late cancellation is understood.

Fully registration links are now available on the HSSC website.

23/01/2026

Don’t forget the talk tonight on close quarters manoeuvres. Starts at 1930, bar is open for drinks and food.