HAMPTON IN TOP TEN
FAMILY CLUBS

Hampton SC is proud to announce it's 3rd place status in the Yachts and Yacthing top 10 Family Sailing Clubs
in the UK. Hampton is being profiled in Y&Y in the next fews weeks so look out for the article appearing soon.

Bar Bills

All members are asked to settle up their Bar Bills by the end of June. Monthly settlements are encouraged in order that the club can manage any outstanding quantities more effectively. Your co-operation is gratefully received.

Junior Regatta & Fun Day

The Junior Regatta at Hampton Sailing club this year was held in Picos. Although due to impending exams the following Monday a lot of the older juniors could not sail or were unable to give of their best, the younger junior members were there in force.

Very close racing was held with series leader Suzi Bell disqualified for not starting correctly. This left four boats on equal points, the tie being broken in favour of Oliver Jenkins and Harry Jayasuriya who clinched the meeting by comfortably winning the last race.

After the racing some fun events and races were held with a BBQ by the river to finish an eventful day.

Fitting Out Party 2008

Hampton members celebrated the start of the season with a big turnout for the annual Fitting Out party. A traditional Hampton spread was laid on, followed by an auction of sailing gear. £167 was raised and Malcolm did a great job as auctioneer; modelling many of the items himself !!

Special thanks go to our nearest chandlery Guildford Marine who generously donated a brand new large Crew bag and some Gill sunglasses from their new and larger premises in Old Woking.

Thanks also go to all those who donated and purchased items on the night. Happy Sailing in 2008!!


News Archive for 2007 is here

CHICHESTER RALLY

Please note the Chichester Rally will take place on
Saturday 2nd August 2008.
Meet at Itchenor Hard at 10am.
Check over your boat and dress for the sea.

We hope to sail to Emsworth for lunch and return to Itchenor for a Hampton 'bring & share' tea.

Contact PHIL CHAMBERS if you require further information.

PHOTO'S FROM 22ND & 29TH JUNE

A local photographer has been taking shots of Hampton sailing recently and has built up a portfolio which can be viewed here

www.photoboxgallery.com/zoomphotos

HAMPTON REGATTA
21st & 22nd June 2008

The weekend started with a brisk South Westerly wind which was to produce some close racing amongst the 24 boats which turned out on the Saturday.

The Sunday was to see a significant increase in the wind speed with gusts of over 30 knots being recorded throughout the day and this was to lead to some very exciting racing with lots of thrill and spills.

Full race report & photo's can be found here

Hampton retains Mid Thames Trophy

This year was Hampton's turn to host the Mid Thames trophy which took place on Saturday 19th of April. This annual event involves Aquarius, Desborough, Littleton and Hampton sailing clubs. 17 boats took part racing for individual prizes and for their club.

It was a very windy day with a cold north easterly resulting in several capsizes and retirements. Classes competing included Bosun, Comets, Enterprises, Merlin Rockets, GP14, Graduate and Solos.
Full race report can be found here

Final team positions:-
1st Hampton, 2nd Littleton, 3rd Desborough, 4th Aquarius.
Individual prize winners:-
1st-Richard Page/Phil Dalby (Hampton)
2nd Hywel Bowen-Perkins/Lorna Dixon (Hampton)
3rd Mike Wickie (Littleton)
4th Tim Hare (Littleton).

Thanks to Working Parties

Thanks are extended to all members to took time out of their busy schedules to work on the club over the Winter. The Club looks great and the ferry is in great working order with extra grab rails.