Royal Southampton Yacht Club

Ready for the challenge of the Vendee Globe single handed round the world yacht race, Royal Southampton's Dee Caffari hopes the race will give her the opportunity to become the first woman to sail solo round the world in both directions. The race starts on the French Atlantic coast at Les Sables d'Olonne on November 9, and Dee plans to leave Gosport for the French port today, Sunday. >>>more

► Two's Company in the Solent
► Carvery Quiz resumes Thursday
► Spice Race postponed
► Breakfast group at OV
► Learn about ice yachting
►Boat Show's challenging times
► Portland takes shape
► Sponsor for Katie Miller
► Commodore's Cocktails
► The story of a fishing net
► Godparents bless Aviva
► Helena Lucas in Qingdao
► Death of Dudley Oliver
► Honfleur Double
► RSYC in Deauville
► Cruiser's diary date
► Nab Double Surprise
► Queen's Cup winner
► August winner for 500 Club

TWO'S COMPANY
THE Royal Southampton's double handed series, sponsored by McGuigan Wines, reaches its final event of the season tomorrow with the Autumn Double in the Solent. More than 80 yachts are expected to compete, reflecting the respect by yachtsmen and women for the Club's two handed racing. >>>more

With fine weather arriving for the Southampton Boat Show the Club’s involvement in the RSYC/RYA Lounge was once again appreciated by our members, members of the RYA and our reciprocal clubs. In fact nearly 5,000 people passed through our doors and gave grateful thanks for this facility which is part of our traditional welcome to the Show. I must thank all our staff who have worked untiringly to make this such a success and also to members who gave up their time to act as welcoming hosts.
I know it would seem premature to talk about next year's Show but we are aware that changes will be taking place on the existing site, so we continue to build on our relationship with the British Marine Federation / National Boat Shows and of course the RYA and will keep everyone informed as time goes by.
With autumn upon us we look forward to a full programme of Sunday morning racing together with social events at both Gins and Ocean Village and with the excellent catering and new menu at Southampton in particular I look forward to the start of the development programme which was approved so emphatically at the recent EGM ( thanks to the working party and the administration team, they know who they are!).
Best wishes and fair winds

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