We run a series of events each year - Cruising, Social and Training.  This page lists all upcoming events in date order.

Our monthly club meetings are running again on the first Tuesday of each month at new venue, the Binfield Club, RG42 4HP.

Each Cruising trip has a "Deposit event" in the list below to sign onto initially so we can book charters. This will be followed by a "Balance payment event" published nearer the date of the trip.

Upcoming events

    • 24 May 2024
    • 17:00
    • 27 May 2024
    • 16:00
    • Fairview, SO31 4QD
    • 0
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    24-04 Mile Builder, E. Sussex Bank Hol (Deposit)

    Top up your log book with sea miles & night hours.

    Head east to Chichester,  Shoreham, Brighton, or beyond.

    It’s entirely up to you.

    Only one space left.

    Grab it!

    The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £450 with a crew of four and a club skipper. 

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 3  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising 

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Temporary Member. To register for Temporary Membership click here.

    • 24 May 2024
    • 17:00
    • 27 May 2024
    • 16:00
    • Fairview, SO31 4QD
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    24-04 Mile Builder, E. Sussex. Bank Hol (Balance)

    Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this event to pay their balance.  The full price for the weekend is £448 so a balance of £398 will be requested when you register using the crew registration code you will be sent by email.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 3. An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising 

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Temporary Member. To register for Temporary Membership click here.

    • 08 Jun 2024
    • 14:00
    • 22 Jun 2024
    • 10:00
    • Oban
    • 0
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    24-05 Outer Hebrides TWO Weeks (Deposit)

    Sailing Scotland: the best routes - Yachting MonthlyA TWO week long trip exploring the beautiful Western Isles of Scotland.

    This trip is now full, but please join the waitlist if you're still interested.

    The full price for the fortnight is expected to be around £1,300 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 2  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    • 09 Jun 2024
    • 15:00
    • 16 Jun 2024
    • 09:00
    • Alba Sailing, Dunstaffnage Marina, Oban PA37 1PX
    • 0
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    24-06 Hebrides ONE Week (Deposit)

    Free Tobermory Mull photo and picture

    Sailing out of Dunstaffnage, we plan on sailing towards Skye and back, constrained only by time.

    This trip is now fully booked.

    The full price for the week is expected to be around £720 with a  crew of four and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 2  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising

     To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    • 09 Jun 2024
    • 15:00
    • 16 Jun 2024
    • 09:00
    • Alba Sailing, Dunstaffnage Marina, Oban, PA37 1PX
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    24-06 Hebrides ONE Week (Balance)

    Free Tobermory Mull photo and picture

    Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this balance event to pay their balance.  The full price for the week is £698 so a balance of £648 will be requested when you register using the crew registration code you will be sent by email.

    • 05 Jul 2024
    • 16:00
    • 07 Jul 2024
    • 17:00
    • Solent
    • 5
    Register

    24-07 Bring a Friend (Deposit)

    10 Cute Friendship Quotes - Short Sayings About Friendship

    Do you know someone who might be interested in trying out one of our fabulous weekends?

    Maybe a partner or a friend?

    Why not introduce them to a gentle Solent sail to the Isle of Wight?

    They'll thank you for it forever :)

    Or just come solo, like normal.

    The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £320 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1  An explanation of this and more  information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising 

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    • 02 Aug 2024
    • 16:00
    • 04 Aug 2024
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 0
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      24-08 Spinnaker Training & Sail Trimming (Deposit)

    Spinnaker Pole OverviewIs flying a spinnaker difficult?

    Would you like to experience the power  & acceleration?

    Come and join us to find out just how easy it is.

    This is obviously weather dependent.

    Pray to Zephyrus for good winds :)

    The full price for the weekend is  expected to be around £320 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 2  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    • 16 Aug 2024
    • 16:00
    • 18 Aug 2024
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 10
    Register

    24-09 Master & Commander (Deposit)

    The Ship CaptainThinking of doing your Day Skipper Practical Exam in 2024?

    Why not try out being a skipper for the day?

    Plan the whole weekend’s trip, food, logistics etc, or take it day by day and share it with fellow crew members.

    You'll have a club skipper with you, keeping an eye out.

    Or just come along for the ride.

    The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £320 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1.  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    • 02 Sep 2024
    • 16:00
    • 06 Sep 2024
    • 10:00
    • France
    • 6
    Register

      24-10 Mid week Cruise to Normandy (Deposit)

    Honfleur Guide | Things to do in Honfleur | Brittany FerriesA four day trip to Normandy and its choice of many marinas & harbours..

    Cherbourg, St Vaast, Ouisterham, Honfleur... the choice is yours.

    Slightly more adventurous, this trip will require night passages, and somewhat more advanced planning than our usual Solent weekends.

    The full price for the week is expected to be around £340 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 3  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    • 05 Oct 2024
    • 16:00
    • 12 Oct 2024
    • 09:00
    • Kos Marina, G.Papandreou Ave.
    • 0
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    24-11 Dodecanese (Deposit)

    Free photo white yacht with mountains.

    A week long sail around the Dodecanese archipelago.

    This sailing holiday is a great choice for keen sailors who want to explore some lesser known Greek islands and enjoy more sunshine than anywhere else in Greece.

    This one needs to be booked early.

    The full price for the trip is estimated to be around £590 with a crew of four and a club skipper, but exact prices won't be known until we have yachts filled.

    You will have to make and pay for your own travel arrangements.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to secure your place on this trip

    Trip Difficulty: Level 2. An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member. To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    • 05 Oct 2024
    • 16:01
    • 12 Oct 2024
    • 09:00
    • Kos Marina, G.Papandreou Ave. Pier D
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    24-11 Dodecanese (Balance)

    Free photo white yacht with mountains.

    Members who have already paid a deposit should sign up to this event to pay their balance.  The full price for the week is £540 so a balance of £440 will be requested when you register using the crew registration code you will be sent by email.

    You will have to make and pay for your own travel arrangements.

    There is a compulsory additional fee of approx. €150 payable on handover at the base for a starter pack.

    Greek authorities now insist on Skippers holding a valid RYA Coastal certificate, or an ICC, with a photograph. An RYA Day Skipper is no longer enough.



    • 01 Nov 2024
    • 16:00
    • 03 Nov 2024
    • 16:00
    • Solent
    • 10
    Register

    24-12 Buoy Hunt / Master Chef (Deposit)

    1.7 Navigational marks | Notes on Sea Kayak Navigation and Tidal PlanningThe last trip of the year :(

    A sort of orienteering treasure hunt.

    Buoy to buoy navigation under sail.

    Use the wind and tide to visit as many buoys as you can around the Solent.

    Plus cook a spectacular 5 star, Michelin style, haute-cuisine meal for your crew-mates on a gimballed, two ring, no grill oven.

    Spag Bol, Lasagne & Chili con Carne are strictly off limits!

    The full price for the weekend is expected to be around £220 with a crew of four and a club skipper.

    An initial non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to secure your place on this trip.

    Trip Difficulty: Level 1  An explanation of this and more information about booking trips is on the website under About Us/Cruising

    To register for any event, you will need to be a Member or Introductory Member.

    To register for Introductory Membership click here.

    • 16 Nov 2024
    • 26 Jan 2025
    • ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB, Ray Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 2LF
    • 6
    Register

    RYA Essential Navigation Course 

    Duration 2 Days, at a date to be determined in late 2024 or early 2025.

    The course will be run in conjunction with Island Barn Sailing Club at their club house

    Member Cost: £125

    Non Member Cost: £145 (This includes 6 months temporary membership)

    No payment will be taken at this time, I will contact those who sign up for payment.

    This course is a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.

    There is no prior experience required to undertake this course.

    The material covered includes:

    Charts and publications, safety, buoyage, tides, navigation, pilotage, rules of the road, anchoring, weather forecasts and passage planning.

    After completing the course you should have basic knowledge of navigation and safety.

    The course includes all the materials you will need to complete it.

    You will need to bring your lunch, notepad and pen.

     

    • 11 Jan 2025
    • 02 Feb 2025
    • ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB
    • 12
    Register

    RYA Day Skipper Theory - Sign up for interest .  Dates will be finalised in the autumn

    Have you run out of things to do and want to enhance your sailing skills?

    Do you want to get your navigation skills ready for when you can get back on the water?

    The course is run over 3 weekends so no holiday needs to be taken to complete the course.

    Do you prefer instructor led rather than internet only?

    The price for this course is £325 for members and £345 for non members.

    To sign up click this link:RYA Day Skipper Theory


    What’s included:
    • Two RYA practice charts
    • The RYA Day Skipper course notes
    • The RYA Day Skipper course exercises
    • RYA Day Skipper assessment
    • RYA Day Skipper certification on successful completion
    What’s Covered:

    General seamanship

    Navigation

    ·      Tidal Streams

    ·      Passage Planning

    ·      Tidal heights

    ·      Collision regulations

    ·      Electronic navigation

    ·      Weather

    ·      Buoyage



    • 01 Feb 2025
    • 09 Mar 2025
    • ISLAND BARN RESERVOIR SAILING CLUB
    • 3
    Register

    RYA Yacht Master Theory - The dates in early 2025 will be finalised in the autumn, register your interest and we will contact you about best dates

    Have you run out of things to do and want to enhance your sailing skills?

    Do you want to get your Yacht Master theory completed ready for when you can get back on the water?

    Do you prefer instructor led rather than internet only?

    We are running this over 3 weekends.  You can complete this course without having to take any holidays.

    The price for this course is £330 for members and £350 for non members.

    Click on this link to register. RYA Yacht Master Theory


    What’s included:
    • Two RYA practice charts
    • The RYA Yacht Master course notes
    • The RYA Yacht Master course exercises
    • RYA Yacht Master assessment
    • RYA Yacht Master certification on successful completion
    What’s Covered:
    • Position
    • The Magnetic Compass
    • Tides
    • Lights
    • Pilotage
    • GNSS and Chart Plotters
    • Echo Sounders
    • Logs (speed & distance)
    • Deck Log
    • Meteorology
    • Tidal Streams
    • Passage Planning
    • Safety at Sea
    • Rules of the Road
    • Navigation in Restricted Visibiity
    • Marine Environment 
    • Buoyage