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Sunshine and Smiles at the Cruisers Cowes Rally 2026
The Cowes Rally (17th-19th April) brought together sailors from across the Solent for a weekend of sunshine, light winds, and great company. Arriving in Cowes from all directions, crews enjoyed scenic walks, relaxed drinks on the pontoon, and a memorable evening at the Island Sailing Club overlooking the harbour. Sunday offered more time to soak up the atmosphere before a smooth sail home. A fantastic weekend all round thanks to organisers Tim and Kathy More »
27 Apr 2026
RYA First Aid Course - Last few spaces available!
Don't miss your chance to join our RYA First Aid Course at the club next week make sure you have the knowledge that could save a life. Monday 27th & Wednesday 29th April Time: 5.30pm 9.30pm (both evenings) Cost: KYC Members: £75 Non-members: £90 This practical, boating-focused course covers essential first aid skills tailored for time on the water, and includes your own More »
23 Apr 2026
Youth Sailing Season Off to a Flying Start!
With water temperatures still hovering just above 10°C, early-season sailing can be a challengebut this weekend the sunshine delivered, bringing beautiful conditions that felt more like mid-Summer than Spring. This season welcomes several sailors stepping up from Juniors, alongside some new faces joining our Youth group, creating a great mix of experience and enthusiasm on the water. Five Zests headed out from Hawkers into the Solent, before returning via the main riversmiles all More »
21 Apr 2026
Sunny Saturdays are for Sailing!
The sunshine delivered to Keyhaven right on time last Saturday when Junior Sailing took to the water for the first time this year! Made up of 17 Juniors, 8 dinghies, and the parent support ashore and afloat, the group rigged, launched and sailed themselves down the river channels out to Hurst Castle with commendable ease. The high tide, gentle breeze and blue sky made for a perfect confidence building start, both for those More »
21 Apr 2026
Blustery Conditions, Brilliant Results!
Over the weekend of 11th & 12th April, our RYA Safety Boat course delivered some truly challenging conditions, with winds reaching Force 7 on the Saturday - making for realistic training for the seven students. From some very wet capsizes, inversions and windsurfers in need of rescuing, participants got hands-on experience towing a variety of craft and recovering casualties from the water. Despite the challenging weather, everyone rose to the More »
21 Apr 2026
A Blustery but Brilliant Start to GSG Sailing
Last Tuesday evening saw a fantastic turnout of 13 boats on the water, with a lively mix of scows, Zests and Lasers making for a colourful and varied fleet. The evening began with a really useful and engaging refresher from Ian Sanderson, who shared some key sailing techniques along with helpful rigging guidance for those new to scow sailing. It was the perfect way to set everyone up for the session ahead. Sailors More »
20 Apr 2026
Upcoming events
| Apr 27 |
17:30 - RYA First Aid Course (April Evenings) » Evening 1 |
| Apr 28 |
18:00 - Get Sailing Group (GSG) - 3 Ri… |
| Apr 29 |
10:30 - Gi's Coffee MorningThis weekly social catch up that allows members to meet |
| Apr 29 |
17:30 - RYA First Aid Course (April Evenings) » Evening 2 |
| Apr 30 |
17:00 - Private EventWe expecting a large attendance at this private event and |
| May 2-4 |
Cruise to Hamble RAF YC |
| May 2 |
09:30 - Junior Sailing - 4 Ribs 09.30… |
| May 3 |
10:30 - Spring 7 & 8 - 3 RIBS (Crew re… |
