Paul Oakey will once again be unravelling the intricacies of the racing rules on 18th March, 8pm for 8.15 start, in upper bar, refreshments available. Come early to ensure you get a good seat, as it was a very popular event last year.

Enrolment for all RYA Dinghy Courses is happening NOW. All enrolment forms are available from the Members download section of the website. Courses are available for Children and Adults. Full information can be found on Training Noticeboard at the Club or via the following link (which you will need to copy and paste into your browser). All courses commence on 6th March 2010 at 16.30 hours.  http://www.portchestersc.com/downloads/2848.pdf 

Peter Spreadborough of the Southampton Calor Gas Centre Ltd and David Stopard of Marine Systems Engineering demystified gas installations on boats at their talk on 25th February at the Club. They covered pitfalls, things to check for, what to avoid at all costs and what to do if it all goes wrong. Members were able to look at various pipes, tubes, valves and fittings that had been rejected by the experts. One or two of us had to confess we had similar items on our boats! The Club would like to thank Peter and David for their very professional presentation. If you would like a copy of the presentation, or have any gas queries, Peter and David would be pleased to hear from you. Their business cards have been left at the Club or via email - Peter peter@socal.co.uk and David info@msel.co.uk Kath once again provided superb sandwiches - thank you Kath.

John Passmore of Seldén Masts, with help from Martin Leaning, of Martin Leaning Rigging Ltd, provided an excellent evening at the Club on 11th February 2010, on their specialist subjects. The Club is very grateful for their time and efforts. A vote of thanks to Alan Sayle who kindly hosted the evening (at very short notice), together with thanks to Steve Freeman and Hugh Crothers for sorting out the audio visual equipment. The evening talks would not be so enjoyable without the refreshments provided by Kath Douglas, a very big thank you to Kath.

The Club would like to thank the Hampshire Police Marine Unit who took the time to visit the Club in late January to talk about their work in the area. Our grateful thanks too, to Gerry Anderson of Mobilarm, who brought along a range of security products for members to see. The Training Section would also like to thank Phil Dickinson for arranging the evening, on their behalf.

ANNUAL INVOICES have been posted out to all members.

Your membership expires on 31st January and renewal is due on 1st February.

Please read your account and the attached information carefully and return the invoice and boat insurance confirmation with your remittance promptly - and by 15th February at the very latest. Accounts can be posted back to the Club address or delivered personally to the special box in the Foyer by the upper bar entrance.

Cheques should be made payable to Portchester Sailing Club or cash can be accepted over the bar at the club, please ensure you get a receipt if paying cash.