Due to the exceptional high tidal range on the weekend of May 5th to 7th, the Treasure Hunt has been moved to the weekend of May 19th/20th. Details will be sent out shortly.

For more information please contact Lionel Bray on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hi Folks

Details on where we are going and how to book are now in the members area, click here for more information....

Kind regards

Julian Head
Rear Commodore (Charters)

The latest edition of Newsbuoy is available in the Members' Area.

The new programme for 2012 is now available for download under the Newsbuoy section of the Members' Area.

Following on from our success as one of the RYA Club of the Year Finalists, The RYA joined the S&CA at our rally in July for the Last Night of the Proms on the Isle of Wight. You can watch the video here http://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/Pages/video.aspx

It's that time of year again and we need nominations for our annual awards at the Laying Up Supper. So think about who you would like to nominate for the following categories: 

Best New Crew
Pink Sou'wester
Etruscan Bowl (for services to the club)
Homes & Gardens
Chrises' Cup  (for best Newsbuoy or social media article)
Golden Trowel 

Please send nominations into the Commodore (Commodore at gaysailing.co.uk) by Weds Nov 16th

There have been a lot of very good Tresure Hunts over the years but this year's saw a record turnout of 13 boats and 65 people! The Alice In Wonderland theme obviously caught the imagination as never has East Head beach, Chichester Harbour, seen so many Alices, White Rabbits and Mad Hatters. The Queen of Hearts, aka Commodore Jo, presided over events and was royally entertained. The sight of members in full costume trying to play flamingo croquet at full speed or carrying a tea cup and saucer full of water along a race track will stay long in the memory.

Well done to all for organising, competing and generally getting into the spirit of the day.

The eagerly awaited awards ceremony took place at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show at Alexandra Palace on 5th March 2011.

The AGM & Fitting Out Lunch was held on Sunday 10th April at the Royal Corinthian SC in Hammersmith, London. Both were attended by over 80 people in glorious sunshine overlooking the Thames. The new committee was duly elected and the fine lunch consumed. It was a great chance to catch up with friends, old and new, and make plans for the coming season.

The Sailing & Cruising Association, the UK’s only gay and lesbian sailing club, is delighted to announce it has been short-listed to the five finalists for the RYA’s Club of the Year 2011.