We have now completed  the process of re-galvanising some of our  rib trolleys which are used in a salt an sand environment. In spite of the fact that we use the best UK galvanisers and the zinc is very  thick, salt water (basically sodium chloride) is so corrosive, particularly as it is continuously sand blasted by the elements  throughout the year.

So we are delighted that HISC agreed to have 4 trolleys done and  for the first time we have been able to organise this process.

These are the 4 rusty trolleys                                        Re-galvanised and returned                                      Finished product which looks like new!

We are out collecting RIB trolleys for re-galvanising, it is a fact that the corrosive nature of salt water means that the lifespan of trolleys is dramatically shortened

These  four Rib trolleys will be returned in 6 days and look like NEW.

In May I really didn’t think it would  happen. With virtually no events  the likelihood was that the sailing year was over.

However, sailors will always want to get out and sail when there is wind and sun.

I took advantage of any opportunities, the 13 images selected were from over 1500 taken.

I really hope its a better year next year!

If you want to purchase one they are £9.95 from the shop or + £2.95 if posted.

Today we used our new committee boat on the Harp.

It was Brilliant!

Finally the club has a reputation of being one of the friendliest clubs in the South    WELL IT IS!

The opportunities taking photos for the calendar are getting fewer and fewer so the selection has been made and it’s off to the printers!

This has been a really weird year and we are still producing conventional trailers and trolleys much later than we would in a normally,  so autumn work producing Rib trolleys will be put off until November.

Have a look at this photo it was well busy, we spent most of the time avoiding the fleet!

It is excellent to have a beautiful wooden Merlin in the yard, this one for a new mast.

I hope they last forever!!!

Great to see loads of boats in the Harbour yesterday.

It has taken a while but this morning the new committee boat arrived, now we need to convert it with masts, flags, and a hooter!