Yacht Squadron
There are plenty of enthusiastic sailors in the HAC – both of the racing and of the cruising variety. So, whether you are interested in racing day boats at Seaview, cruising in larger boats, obtaining RYA qualifications as crew or skipper, or simply socialising on water, you will find kindred spirits here.
The Yacht Squadron’s officers are:
Commodore: Richard Close-Smith
Vice Commodore: Clive Rigden
Rear Commodore: Andrew Pickersgill
Rear Commodore (Treasurer): Alan Willis
Active Unit Representatives: Alex Nell and Simon Reader
Secretary: Belinda Selley bselley@hac.org.uk
Programme of Events for HACYS 2011 Season
Tuesday 22 March – “Fitting Out” Supper at Armoury House. Coordinator:
bselley@hac.org.uk
Friday 16 April
- Inns of Courts & City Yeomanry Regatta: Seaview, Isle of Wight.
Type: Day boat Regatta (crews 3), with Prizegiving Dinner in the evening. Coordinator: bselley@hac.org.uk
22-25April – Easter Cruise from Gosport to St Vaast, the well-known seafood destination
on the Cherbourg peninsula. Type: Cruise across
to France, with time in France to recharge the batteries. Coordinator: alan@willis.uk.com
(cc: bselley@hac.org.uk)
23-24 April - RORC Red Funnel Easter Challenge : Solent, based in Cowes. Type: ‘around the
cans’ races (may book crew house). Coordinator: andrew.pickersgill@virgin.net
(cc: bselley@hac.org.uk)
29 April - 2 May – A trip from Gosport to Fecamp, the home of the Benedictine distillery. Type:
Cruise across to France, with time in France to
recharge the batteries. Coordinator: alan@willis.uk.com
(cc: bselley@hac.org.uk)
9-13 May – Army Sailing Association Regatta in the Solent.
28-30 May – Bank of England Sailing Regatta: Solent, based in Cowes, part of the Inter
Bank Series. Type: ‘around the cans’ race.
Coordinator: andrew.pickersgill@virgin.net
(cc: bselley@hac.org.uk)
25 June - Round the Island Race: Solent
Coordinator: andrew.pickersgill@virgin.net
(cc: bselley@hac.org.uk)
2-3 July – HACYS Solent Cruising weekend. Start Gosport/Hamble. Three yachts (46’, 42’
& 34’ ) have been booked and members are also welcome to bring their own yachts.
Arrive Fri evening. Coordinator: bselley@hac.org.uk)
27-29 August – August Bank Holiday Cruise - a return trip to Alderney. Type: Cruise across
to Alderney with time in Alderney to recharge the batteries. Coordinator: alan@willis.uk.com
(cc: bselley@hac.org.uk)
3-4 September – RA Regatta: Solent, based in Yarmouth. Type: ‘around the cans’ races. Start
Fri evening. Dinner on Saturday evening.
Coordinator: andrew.pickersgill@virgin.net (cc: bselley@hac.org.uk)
10-11 September - Autumn HACYS Solent Cruising weekend – Start Gosport/Hamble. Three yachts (46’,
42’ & 34’ ) and members are also welcome to bring their own yachts.
Coordinator: bselley@hac.org.uk
Membership of the HAC Yacht Squadron
Membership is open to all members of the HAC, the cost is just £10 a year and
the HAC Yacht Squadron enjoys a full and varied programme of both racing and cruising.