It’s all beginning to happen……..Hengistbury Head Outdoors – HHO – have secured sufficient funding to finance the first phase of construction works at the centre, and works start at the end of June to renovate part of the building and renew the waterfront and slipways. Exciting times, which will secure the future of HHSC for years to come. HHO continue to seek funding so if you’ve any ideas how to raise some dosh or wish to donate, visit hengistbury.org
The Beginners Courses and Taster Sessions have proven to be a great success. So far, thanks to the commitment and hard work of Ricky, Margaret, Pete J and Wendy, more than £2600.00 has been raised through these initiatives and we are delighted to donate £2000.00 of these funds to Hengistbury Head Outdoors – HHO – not just a financial donation but a gesture of HHSC total commitment to the success of the HHO venture.
Well done, our Margaret!!!
Margaret was conferred by the RYA with an Inspirational Instructor Award at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, Farnborough on Saturday, 22nd February. Ricky was the one who put Margaret’s name forward, so a huge THANK YOU to him for doing that, and massive CONGRATULATIONS to Margaret for an award she so well deserves. As Bill says: Nobody could be more deserving. Margaret must have helped thousands over the years and inspired them with her passion for sailing.
Our Club has also had a very generous donation of £500.00 from one of our members – Iain Williams. Thank you Iain for your generosity!
MORE PLANS – for the coming year include Theory Nights, so you can refresh your Level 2 skills and a ‘Social’ with other users of the Centre – so we can get to know each other better and team up for the big things which will happen now that HHO have finalised the lease with BCP Council – plus of course lots of sailing and our Annual Regatta.
ANOTHER INITIATIVE! – HHSC invites any beginner, would-be sailors out there for a taster sailing session with our club members at a cost of just £25.00. This is open to all able-bodied souls 18 years old and upwards. No prior experience necessary. For more information contact [email protected]
We have also been running Beginners Courses which have proved very popular. Watch this space for future dates which will depend on timing of the works to rebuild the waterfront at the Centre.
SAILING DATES
These are our upcoming sessions, always weather dependent, of course…….so come along and join in the fun!!
Sunday 29th June 13:00 to 16:30
Wednesday 2nd July 17:00 to 20:00
Sunday 13th July 09:30 to 13:30
Sunday 27th July 09:30 to 13:00
You may have noticed we’ve moved the start times forward by half an hour – this is so we can get the boats rigged and launched to be on the water ASAP and give us a good long sailing session . If you’ve finished rigging your boat, in true HHSC tradition move onto another sailor and help them rig.
SUBS EFFECTIVE 1ST DECEMBER 2024
It was agreed at the AGM that our Subs for the year beginning 1 December will be increased to £40.00 per member, except for Juniors and non-sailors which will stay at £25.00. The good news is that the sailing fee will be kept at £10.00 per sailor per session.
Early payment will be appreciated! Bank details are as follows:-
Sort Code 52-21-34
Account No 25699458
Hengistbury Head Sailing Club
Please notify our Treasurer Wendy at [email protected] and Membership Officer Mick at [email protected] once you’ve paid so we can update our records.
HERE’S TO SOME GREAT SAILING IN 2025!!!