News
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Tamangure
Ben and Anna are on the last third of their voyage having exited the Caledonian Canal at Inverness in late June. In the last few weeks they have visited Peterhead, Arbroath, Eyemouth and Tynemouth before a 40 hour passage into Lowestoft last Thursday. They are currently marking time in Shotley Marina in Harwich before crossing the Thames Estuary. Planning to be back in Bembridge mid August. Their 31 ft yacht
Published 06:33 on 26 Jul 2024
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Scow Championships
Blessed with a lovely weekend after many weeks of cold and wet weather, the 2024 Scow Championships got off to a good start at 10am on Saturday. The F3 wind held up under grey skies and gave a consistent breeze throughout the racing. Hosted this year by BSC and with 13 entries from the two clubs, the start line was set between the Committee Boat and Buoy 'N'. An 'Olympic' style
Published 06:31 on 26 Jul 2024
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Spence Willard After School Sailing
Conditions were perfect Friday evening for Spence Willard after school sailing, cadets had to see how many words they could make out of the letters of all the marks they sailed round three up up in the club Swans, well done to our trainee assistant instructors who did a great job helming the Swans round the marks. To find out more about RYA Courses at BHYC go to Courses
Published 19:21 on 8 Jul 2024
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Youth National Match Racing
BHYC cadet Ruby Sunderland claims her second National Title at 16yrs old... On top of her Sonar National Title gained last August. Ruby joined Fred Salter, Killian Boag & Noah Evans and won the Youth National Match Racing Title. 'Proud to represent BHYC and so good to come away with the win. The final was a tough first to 3 format and it was down to the last race!'
Published 18:55 on 8 Jul 2024
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Sonar Sailing at Island Sailing Club, Cowes
The Thursday evening Sonar season at Island Sailing Club (ISC) has commenced and Brading Haven has once again been given the opportunity to join in. This is a fantastic way to experience sailing off Cowes, Sonars are good fun and you get to be part of a crew and develop keelboat skills. You don't have to commit to every session, you just need to sign up to the Sonar group for more
Published 21:40 on 19 Jun 2024
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Gig Rowers News
It's been a busy few weeks for the Gig Rowers with social rows and event training for the Bembridge Gig Festival over the weekend. Our first big news is that team Brading Haven Gig Rowers competed in their first ever event which was over the weekend. Bembridge Harbour and co-organisers Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club hosted 9 traditional fixed- seats gigs from Eastney, Langstone, Newhaven and Brading Haven. On Saturday
Published 21:32 on 19 Jun 2024
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D-Day Remembrance Service
This was attended by 80 plus Members and Guests to the Patio area of the Club. The Service was organised by Gorden Wight with the Reverend Deacon Gary May taking the service with contributions from Michael Samuelson, Jeff Cowan and Keith Partington. The service was accompanieded by a Piper, and Bugler who played the last post. Thank you for the contribution of the Bembridge Lifeboat and Crew. After the service was over
Published 16:41 on 18 Jun 2024
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Royal Visit
We were delighted to welcome HRH Princess Anne when she visited the Club last Thursday to present certificates and qualifications to National Coast Watch Institution members, which included members of the Club. Congratulations to Peter Knight who received a certificate and new epaulettes. Thanks must go to Gordon Wight for all his organisational skills pre and during the event.
Published 16:27 on 1 Jun 2024
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Cadets Start Racing
These afterschool sailing sessions are designed for those cadets who like to sail more regularly and start racing. The sessions give the cadets time on the water to practice their skills, learn how to get round the course and have the confidence and knowledge to take part in club racing. If you have a cadet that would like to join this session please email training@bhyc.org.uk The sessions are sponsored by Spence Willard
Published 22:13 on 14 May 2024
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Scow Coaching is back !
Scow sailors do like some nice weather to go sailing in. So when the hottest day of the year so far dawned the omens were good. We started on the apron with a practical session on rigging Scows. Armed with tips from Graham Sunderland of what makes Scows go fast, we got the tape measure out and compared some mast heights and rakes. We did go for a sail and worked on keeping
Published 22:09 on 14 May 2024
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Gig Rowing
It's been a busy planning week for BHYC Gig Rowing Bembridge with a significant number of new rows added to the May calendar and with more to be added over the coming weeks. We have now added Event Rows and Social Rows to the calendar. Event Rows are for those that are interested in training for future events and getting familiar with a more competitive rowing pace and endurance training. Social rows are for those
Published 22:06 on 14 May 2024
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Brading Haven Yacht Club Open Day 20th of April 2024
If you have ever wanted to come and look around Brading Haven Yacht Club or you are wondering if you would like to join our club, then do come to our Open Day. Join us for a free taster sailing session, try gig rowing or take a rib ride, meet the BHYC training team and social team, find out more about racing, social sailing, cruising, model yachting and more. All visitors are welcome and
Published 18:57 on 8 Apr 2024
