Book your 2026 events NOW! 3 Summer cruises to choose from this year!
Club Activities
We organise a series of club events throughout the year. These are not formal training occasions, but we try to make them as constructive as the crew wish. The skippers are all very experienced cruising skippers, with a long club history, and they enjoy sharing their enthusiasm with others.
Our yacht Eagle, a 38’ Bavaria, is ideally based for the Solent being moored on a new easy access pontoon at Universal Marina on the Hamble River. For those who want to venture further afield, the West Country, the north French Coast and Channel Islands are only a day sail away.
2026 CLUB ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME
This year, as in previous years, we have arranged a wide variety of Club Events to enable Members to improve their skills, learn new techniques of boat handling and seamanship or just go sailing.
14 – 15 MARCH
Skippers Refresher Weekend
We expect all Club Skippers to attend a single day refresher or whole weekend with a club host skipper at the beginning of the season. The cost will be £25 per person per day + fuel, over a 75% discount on the usual one day event cost. The club would strongly recommend attendance on one of these events if you are planning to charter this year and, in particular, if you have not chartered Eagle in the last 2 years.
Focusing on our skippers refreshing their general boat handling skills, this will be a day or weekend of berthing, sail hoisting, reefing and reminding! The emphasis is on seamanship, practical navigation, close quarters manoeuvres under engine and a chance to regain your confidence, blow off the dust and rust!
If none of the dates are suitable, please contact Richard Foulkes, Training Co-ordinator to discuss alternative dates.
18 – 19 MARCH
Skippers Refresher Weekend
We expect all Club Skippers to attend a single day refresher or whole weekend with a club host skipper at the beginning of the season. The cost will be £25 per person per day + fuel, over a 75% discount on the usual one day event cost. The club would strongly recommend attendance on one of these events if you are planning to charter this year and, in particular, if you have not chartered Eagle in the last 2 years.
Focusing on our skippers refreshing their general boat handling skills, this will be a day or weekend of berthing, sail hoisting, reefing and reminding! The emphasis is on seamanship, practical navigation, close quarters manoeuvres under engine and a chance to regain your confidence, blow off the dust and rust!
If none of the dates are suitable, please contact Richard Foulkes, Training Co-ordinator to discuss alternative dates.
28 – 29 MARCH
Skippers Refresher Weekend
We expect all Club Skippers to attend a single day refresher or whole weekend with a club host skipper at the beginning of the season. The cost will be £25 per person per day + fuel, over a 75% discount on the usual one day event cost. The club would strongly recommend attendance on one of these events if you are planning to charter this year and, in particular, if you have not chartered Eagle in the last 2 years.
Focusing on our skippers refreshing their general boat handling skills, this will be a day or weekend of berthing, sail hoisting, reefing and reminding! The emphasis is on seamanship, practical navigation, close quarters manoeuvres under engine and a chance to regain your confidence, blow off the dust and rust!
If none of the dates are suitable, please contact Richard Foulkes, Training Co-ordinator to discuss alternative dates.
18 – 20 APRIL
Royal Yacht Clubs and Creek Crawling
Following the successful Royal Yacht Clubs tour event in 2025, Peter as kindly offered to skipper an event again with destinations that take a little bit more planning , skippered by Peter Dollin, is to see how many can be visited in 3 days, whether it be for a swift fluid refreshment or a meal.
23 – 31 MAY
Early Summer Cruise
Embark on an unforgettable week-long sailing adventure through the picturesque waters of the West Country, guided by the seasoned expertise of skipper Ed Sumner. Your journey begins with a departure from Universal Marina, and upon completion, you’ll conveniently return home via public transport, as the boat remains moored in the West Country for charter ahead of the next Mid Summer cruise later on in June.
15 – 23 JUNE
Mid Summer Cruise
Embark on a captivating 9-day mid-summer sailing adventure through the breathtaking waters of the West Country. Your voyage will be expertly guided by Skipper Chris Maughan, a seasoned mariner who with a naval background. Begin your journey by connecting with the boat at one of the enchanting harbours of Dartmouth or Falmouth, both framed by charming coastal villages and verdant cliffs, easily accessible via public transport.
25 – 26 July
Ladies Sailing Weekend
Skippered by Jane Mancini, this is an opportunity for the ladies to sail together. It is a relaxed event filled with a little bit of everything; mooring practice, chart plotting, practicing techniques whilst cruising to Chichester or Poole or just exploring the Solent – followed with a G&T in the evening of course.
12 – 20 SEPTEMBER
Late Summer Cruise
The final cruise of the season promises an unforgettable adventure as it aims to sail south. Embarking from our familiar berth at Universal Marina, currently the route is flexible and will be guided by the wind and tides, ensuring an authentic sailing experience.
7 – 8 NOVEMBER
Night Sailing / Masterclass
Are you ready to be challenged! This weekend is for qualified Skippers only and is for those who want to practise their skills in boat handling in confined places and other advanced sailing techniques that you wouldn’t normally do with your usual crew. It could be sail trimming, rudderless sailing, blind navigation, and anything else that you might want to try. This event is hosted by Richard Foulkes one of our most experienced Skippers which gives you the benefit of all the guidance that you might need.