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Finale of IW Youth and Junior Dinghy Championships Series at Brading Haven Yacht Club
The final event of the IW Youth and Junior Dinghy Championships Series took place at Brading Haven Yacht Club on Saturday 8th of November.Competitors arrived to a sunny but windless harbour and wondered if there would be any racing. Race Officer Tony Burton made a great decision to tow the fleet out to the race course in the hope that some wind would appear. After a hours wait, a gentle south-westerly set in allowing 2
Published 23:28 on 11 Nov 2025
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Isle of Wight Youth & Junior Championships Final Event at BHYC
Brading Haven Yacht Club will be hosting the final event of the Isle of Wight Youth & Junior Championships 2025 on Saturday, 8th November. To sign up for the race or for food orders click here . For Notice of Race click here If you wish to hire a club boat for the event please book online as soon as possible. We're always grateful for
Published 07:21 on 23 Oct 2025
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Community Grant Awards Celebration
The Community Grant Awards were held at the BYCC last Friday, and it was a wonderful evening enjoyed by all. The event was a great opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate the incredible volunteering work done by local charities and not-for-profit groups. It was inspiring to hear about the fantastic projects and initiatives taking place across the village of Bembridge. The Brading Haven Gig Rowers shared their proposal
Published 22:58 on 22 Oct 2025
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Laying Up Supper 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a lovely evening on Saturday, it was wonderful to see so many of you there! For those volunteers who weren't able to attend, please know that we took a moment during the evening to thank each and every one of you. From our Race Officers and Assistant Race Officers to the Patrol Boat crews, and everyone involved in organising the programme and managing the DutyMan
Published 07:51 on 22 Oct 2025
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Training at BHYC
Brading Haven Yacht Club is proud to be an RYA Training Centre, offering a range of sailing and powerboat sessions for both adults and children. Whether you're completely new to the water or looking to build on your existing skills, our friendly instructors are here to help you gain confidence and enjoy your time afloat. We offer private lessons as well as group courses, all designed to suit different experience levels
Published 23:22 on 21 Oct 2025
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BHYC Cruising Group September 2025
On Wednesday 24th September 2025, four boats from the Cruising Group, ventured out to Gosport marina, the fifth one having sailed there the day before. It was a bit of a bumpy ride out from Bembridge Harbour & into the Solent but once we had passed 'No Man's Land' Fort, the waters coming out of Portsmouth Harbour smoothed our passage & we covered the rest of the journey in comfort. For dinner on
Published 19:51 on 20 Oct 2025
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Cadet Tilly Everett Sets Sail on "Morning Star" in ASTO Race
When the weather permits, great adventures begin, and BHYC cadet Tilly Everett certainly made the most of the opportunity! Representing the Club aboard the sail training vessel Morning Star , Tilly joined a crew of young sailors in this year's ASTO Small Ships Race.The team successfully made the crossing to the mainland and back just in time, as worsening conditions led to the race being cancelled shortly after. Despite the early end, it was
Published 19:46 on 20 Oct 2025
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BHYC Celebrates 75 Years with a Spectacular Sail Past
BHYC Celebrates 75 Years with a Spectacular Sail Past On Friday, 22nd August, Brading Haven Yacht Club welcomed past Commodores and their partners to join the Commodore and Flag Officers for a very special occasion, the 75th Anniversary Sail Past and buffet lunch. The Sail Past began at 11am, with a colourful procession of boats gliding past the clubhouse. From dinghies and cruisers to kayaks and gigs, the variety of vessels
Published 23:38 on 1 Oct 2025
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Farewell to Puffin
This September it was the last taster row in the gig Puffin. Puffin was generously loaned to us by the Cornish Pilot Gig Association for the past two years. She has been an important part of our journey, without this opportunity we would not have been able to establish our rowing section. We will be sad to see her go, but it's time for her to return to Cornwall where another
Published 23:31 on 1 Oct 2025
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Laying Up Supper
Join us on 18th October as we celebrate the sailing season! A yacht club's 'Laying Up' Supper is traditionally held to celebrate the end of the sailing season and the time when boats are taken out of the water. As some members put their boats away for the season, we'll come together for drinks, dinner, and prizes to mark a fantastic season on the water. All members are
Published 23:28 on 1 Oct 2025
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Cadets 2025
BHYC Cadets End of Summer Activity Week Report The final week of summer marked an exciting time for the BHYC Cadets, with Activity Week, Cadet Prize Giving, and the Family Party all taking place. Over four days on the water, cadets had the chance to make new friends, sail a variety of boats, and develop their kayaking and paddleboarding skills. A highlight of the week was an adventurous RIB ride
Published 10:14 on 3 Sep 2025
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BHYC Regatta Prize Winners 2025
The BHYC Mermaid Summer Regatta enjoyed perfect weather conditions across two days of racing. On Saturday, 20 boats took to the water for an exciting day of competition. The fine breeze and clear skies made for excellent sailing and close racing throughout the fleet. Sunday saw an even bigger turnout, with over 27 boats lining up to race. Alongside the racing fleet, there was plenty of social sailing on the water.
Published 07:08 on 27 Aug 2025
