RNSA eBulletin
October 2026 Edition

Introduction

We hope this finds you well.  As the season for some starts to draw to a close, could you please consider sharing your racing and cruising successes with the RNSA team as we are now looking at nominations for our prestigious annual trophies.  Please do not be modest or indeed assume that we should know all about your achievements.

Equally, as the evenings draw in, we would be most grateful for your Journal articles.  A couple of pages (or less) as a Word.doc and several high resolution photographs is ideal please. 

Please send these to Sophie via her email, which is admin@rnsa.org.uk



Haven Knox-Johnston RNSA VoTY

It is our great pleasure to announce that this year's Haven Knox-Johnston RNSA Volunteer of the Year Awards goes to Alice Whitehead.  

A long-standing RNSA member and an outstanding ambassador for Royal Navy sailing, Alice has consistently given her time, energy and enthusiasm to support fellow sailors and promote participation in the sport. Her contribution during 2026 has been particularly significant, demonstrating the difference that an enthusiastic and committed volunteer can make.

Alice's prize of a GoPro camera will be presented at the End of Season Party on Friday 20 November.  For details and to book please see the item below.


Wine, Cheese and Fellowship - 5 November

In a new initiative, the City Livery Yacht Club and RNSA are teaming up to run an event in London at the Watermen's Hall on Thursday 5 November at 1830.  The idea is to form new links and share perspectives that are enabled through sailing.

Our speakers will offer a glimpse into two very different worlds, united by a shared love of the water.

  • Professor Michael Mainelli, Former Lord Mayor of London
  • Commodore Marcus Hember RN, RNSA's Vice Commodore and Deputy Commander, United Kingdom Strike Forces

Tickets: Free to RNSA members using the link below | Serving personnel who are not RNSA members, please contact the RNSA Office.  Spaces are limited!

Venue:  Watermen's Hall, 16 St Mary at Hill, London EC3R 8EE

Timings:  1830-2030

Dress Code:  Jacket and tie / ladies equivalent

Bookings:  Must be in advance and by 26 October, using the following link:

Please Book Here

We are most grateful to the Commodore of the CLYC for hosting this event and we look forward to building a great partnership between our 2 clubs.


RNSA End of Season Party 20 November

Please join us for a relaxed and informal evening to celebrate the season, share winter maintenance (or sailing!) plans and very importantly to present the Haven Knox-Johnston RNSA Volunteer of the Year Award.

Date: Friday 20 November, from 1830. Food will be served at around 1930.

Venue: Our own room and bar area at Arty's, Clarence Marina, Weevil Lane, Gosport. 

Enjoy a cash bar and an Italian themed buffet for just £18 per person.  We truly want this event to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone, dress code is casual and you can come and go during the event as you wish.

Please book early as we are limited to around 75 guests using the following link:

End of Season Party


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