May Newsletter
Published 13:49 on 26 Apr 2026
May Newsletter
Welcome
Another warm welcome to all those members who have joined us over the past month. Our Club website and WhatsApp groups continue to be the most up to date source of information so please check/join as needed. Contact the office if you need any further assistance or to update contact details.
RYA Youth Nationals
The RYA's flagship youth event, the Youth Nationals took place at HISC last week. The best youth sailors in the UK battled it out to be British champions. Congratulations to India Eastwood on achieving the coveted title of RYA 420 Female Youth Champion 2026. A first for BSC! - and BSC's Pippa Shepherd coming second female.
Helen's Real Food
Helen's light bite menu, with both hot and cold options, started this past month at the Club and has been going down well. We are going to continue this throughout May, no need to book just come along and purchase on the day. All dates and times can be seen in the House section below.
Photo Competition Winner
Last months photo competition was hotly contested and has now closed. Our winner of the £40 bar voucher, was Charlotte Vessey with a great shot of rowing blades out on the water. See the image in our news article here. We will be running another photo competition from the 1st May so please get involved and send your images in either via WhatsApp or by email to the office.
On The Water
Setting Sail
Hopefully, April has ironed out the niggling faults and your boats are shipshape and highly tuned for the feast of racing to come.
Highlights for May include:
- 2nd, 16th & 30th May - CDB #s 3, 4 & 5
- 4th May - Family Pursuit Race - Entry in advance (free) required here.
- 5th & 21st May - Telltale Tuesday - The first of our lunchtime midweek races. All welcome.
- 9-10th May - Finn Southerns @ BSC. Enter here.
- 9-10th May - Cruiser Rally to Cowes.
- 17th May - Nab Tower Cruiser Race - Enter here.
- 17th May - Cadet Super Sunday #2
- 23rd May - Junior Regatta - Look out for entries opening soon.
- 24th May - Optimist Odyssey II - Enter here.
- 25th May - Bosham Salver and Cadet Summer Trophy.
- 31st May - BSC Feva and Mirror Open Meeting - Entries open soon.
See the full sailing calendar for May here.
Training and Coaching
With training now well underway we have just as many chances to get out on the water and learn to sail or develop your skills this month. See the full training calendar here for dates and times plus further details.
Our social sailing and learn to race has once again started really well. Although the social sailing is not for beginners, it's a great chance to get out on the water, brush up your skills and meet other likeminded members. For those more intermediate to advanced who want to take their sailing to the next level, take a look at our learn to race sessions.
Contact the Sailing Manager if you have any specific requirements.
Equipment Hire
Don't forget we have lots of equipment available to members for hire, from boats to paddleboards and kayaks. Please ensure, as the season starts to get busier, that you are up to date and refreshed on hire conditions and terms of use before you book any of these items. Our 'Articles of Association' and 'Club Byelaws' can be found in your members portal. Please speak to a member of staff or contact the office if you need any further details.
Club Life & Social
House Events
Spring is fully here and May brings even more social events, food, and club activities with a chance for everyone to get involved. Check the House calendar for all of our upcoming social events in May.
Bosham Reach with Pip Hare - Waiting List
We have a special Bosham Reach Talk this month with World Class offshore sailor Pip Hare, hosted by Rebecca Stephens MBE. The talk has already been fully booked but we will be running a waiting list so we can include as many people as possible. Please contact the office if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
House Schedule
Helen's Real Food is available on even more dates this month. We have the light bite menu (hot and cold) on the 2nd, 16th, 25th & the 30th, throughout the afternoon.
Don't forget to book your place for our popular Friday Supper on Friday 8th May alongside our monthly Club 50/50 Lottery Draw. The Cruiser Dinner will be on Saturday 16th May in the Club and Sizzling Kitchens delicious wood fired pizza available on Sunday 17th at Cadet Super Sunday.
Open Day 2026
Our BSC Open Day will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May, from 10:30 to 14:30. Open to all, so please spread the word. Flag Officers and Staff will be on site to answer any questions or give a tour of the Club.
Don't Miss These Dates
| Date / Period | Event / Note |
|---|---|
| This Weekend | RYA PB L2, Safety Boat, Adult Dinghy L3 and Race Coaching L2 (25th); Power Boat Refresher (25th); Hulse Trophy 1, 2 & 3 / Bell Trophy 1, 2 & 3 (26th). |
| Early May | Helens Real Food (2nd); RYA Adult Dinghy L1 (2nd); CDB 3 (2nd); Pursuit Race (4th); Bosham Reach Talk with Pip Hare (7th). |
| Mid May | Friday racing, Supper and 50/50 Lottery Draw (10th); Sprint Series (12th), social sailing starts (17th); CDB2 (18th) & Super Sunday (19th) |
| Late May | Cadet Super Sunday 2 (17th); Vogalonga (20th); Junior Regatta (23rd); BSC Open Day (25th); RYA Cadet Courses (26th) |
From the Flag Officers / A Few Reminders
Duty Reminder- Please sign up asap
Duties are an important part of contributing to the Club and help us make sure that all events can go ahead, and it's a great way of getting to know other members. Every member between 16-70 is required to do at least one duty and we have 646 still left to claim. The Duty Roster can be found here in your members Portal.
Are you bringing guests to the Club?
Just to remind all members that any non-member guests, while of course warmly welcomed, must sign in (book in the front entrance) when they are on the premises. They cannot use the Club facilities, including purchasing alcohol, until this is completed. This is a licensing requirement. Please speak to a member of staff if you need any assistance.
Bosham Masters - Save the Date
Just looking ahead to the highlight of our Spring calendar, our Bosham Masters - running from Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th June. Save the date and get prepared. Generously sponsored by Stride and Son, another packed weekend full of racing and party fun to follow. Click the link above to see full details and book your tickets.
RYS Invitational Regatta and Sea View YC Prince Phillip Cup
The Royal Yacht Squadrons Commodores Invitational Regatta will be held from the 8th to 10th of June this year. There is an opportunity to represent BSC in a team of four racing J70's.
Also there's an opportunity to enter the Island Keelboat Championships (Prince Phillip Cup) at Sea View YC on 21st June, racing (team of three) in identical Mermaid keelboats.
If you are interested in either of these please get in touch with Steve Board / RC Dinghies.
Last updated 14:41 on 26 April 2026
