Hamble River Sailing Club

15/09/2026

The first of the HRSC talks titled - The Beaulieu River at War, presented by Marc Heighway will take place this Thursday 17th September @ 19:00, The bar will be open from 18:45 please come along and grab a drink and a seat before the talk begins. There will also be a light supper, a bowl of warming Chilli con carne served with a wedge of cheesy bread.

The Beaulieu River at War

Prior to war the Beaulieu River was a sleepy waterway, but once requisitioned by the navy, witnessed an incredible amount of activity. The fear of invasion also led to the village being set as a trap for invading forces. As war progressed, the estate was used to prepare for D-Day, including secret tests being conducted on the water. Aspects of the Mulberry Harbour were also constructed locally, and the historical Buckler's Hard shipyard pivoted to the production of naval vessels. The talk also includes a visual tour showing leftover elements from the war that are hidden in plain sight

All talks are available to book online https://www.hrsc.org.uk/booking/type/social- please book in so we know how many of you will be coming along.

We look forward to seeing you at the talk this Thursday.

HRSC

06/08/2026

What a week at the Topper World Championships in France!

A huge congratulations to all 17 Hamble River Sailing Club sailors who represented the club on the world stage. The conditions certainly kept everyone on their toes with light, shifty winds throughout the event, but our sailors embraced every challenge and represented HRSC brilliantly. Every one of them should be incredibly proud of what they've achieved, with fantastic performances and personal milestones across the Bronze, Silver, Gold and 4.2 fleets.

A special congratulations goes to our four sailors who achieved an incredible Top 10 finish:
🏅 Phileas – 5th (Topper 5.3)
🏅 Hendricks – 10th (Topper 5.3)
🏅 Martha – 8th (Topper 4.2)
🏅 Alixe – 10th (Topper 4.2)

These results are a testament to the commitment and hard work of the sailors throughout the season, to finish top 10 in the world is an incredible achievement.

A huge thank you must also go to our fantastic coaching team, who gave up their own time to support and encourage our sailors throughout the week. Finally, thank you to all of the parents and families who made this opportunity possible.

💙❤️ Well done, Team Hamble

Topper Sailboats ITCA (GBR) Southern Area Toppers

08/07/2026

Entries are Open for the 2026 Hamble Winter Series!

The 45th Hamble Winter Series will start on the 4th October 2026 and run until the 29th of November 2026.

There will be eight weeks of class racing for IRC yachts, which will follow a tried and trusted formula of two races each Sunday for the first four weeks, followed by one race a day for the last four weeks, when daylight and air temperatures are both a little lacking. The mid series break will be the weekend of 1st November. Earlybird entries for the winter series, which are terrific value, are available until the 4th of September 2026.

The Hamble IRC Autumn Championship will take place on the weekend of the 10th and 11th of October this year and weather permitting will see an increase to seven races. Yachts that enter the full winter series will be automatically entered into the IRC Championship.

The Hamble One Design Championships will once again be on Race Week 1, the 3rd & 4th of October and Race Week 3, the 17th &18th of October.

Prize givings will be held every Sunday at the Hamble River Sailing Club after racing.

Entries are online at: www.hamblewinterseries.com

Trevor Pountain

Hamble Winter Series Team

30/06/2026

What a weekend! Thirty sailors set off on Saturday morning for an unforgettable camping adventure to Netley.
With plenty of sailing, sunshine, s'mores, BBQs, tug of war, swimming in the sea, and lots of laughter, it was a weekend to remember. Most importantly, new friendships were made, confidence grew, and memories were created for both our sailors and their families.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the weekend such a success. A special thanks to Netley Sailing Club for hosting us.

We can't wait for the next adventure!

26/06/2026

Join us for a fun week of Youth Racing on our week long Start Racing+ course on the 10th - 14th August, 9am to 4:30pm. Whether it is your first time racing or you have done loads come sailing with one of our Race coaches. Available for under 16s and for those with Stage 3 and above.

Great to get out on the water for some fun races and other challenges.

Book online here https://www.hrsc.org.uk/booking/type/rya-training
Or email [email protected] for more information

26/06/2026

Book onto our Youth Summer Sailing week-long courses. Our first week runs from July 13th.

Spaces limited so book now to secure a spot, some weeks are almost fully booked! No experience required, we have courses for all levels.

We also run 2 day Youth RYA Powerboat level 2 courses (12+)

Book here https://www.hrsc.org.uk/booking/type/rya-training
Or email [email protected]

21/06/2026

Team Hamble on tour to the South Regional championships this weekend at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy . 23 sailors from HRSC took part across the Topper 4.2, Topper 5.3, Tera Sport and Regatta fleets.

It was a weekend of fog and scorching sunshine and some limited racing with light winds but all the sailors did HRSC and team Hamble proud on and off the water.

We even managed a team social on the beach with a fish and chips dinner, playing games and watching the sun set.

Well done to our podiums this weekend.

Regatta Fleet Tera
1st Rupert S
2nd James M

Regatta Fleet Topper 4.2
1st Naomi H
2nd Bella H

Topper 4.2 Fleet
1st Emily D
2nd George K
3rd Amelie M

Topper 5.3 Fleet
1st Hendricks L
3rd Phileas R

Its a busy few weeks as our topper sailor get ready for the Worlds, and compete in the final 2 events of the Southern Area Toppers series.

. Topper Sailboats ITCA (GBR) International RS Tera Class RYA South

09/06/2026

Join us for our Summer Sailing and Powerboat courses at Hamble River Sailing Club. Open to experienced sailors or complete beginners.

All are available to book online at https://www.hrsc.org.uk/booking

Or email [email protected]

Welcome to Hamble River Sailing Club. We have been a recognised RYA Training Centre since 2005. The Centre runs dinghy sailing and powerboat courses; and certain shore-based courses including first aid. We can provide both the youth and adult dinghy sailing pathway in our club dinghies which include...

08/06/2026

SailGP 101 An Evening of High-Speed Insight

Join us in the HRSC clubhouse on the 2nd July @18:30 where guest speaker Finn Wall from Sail GP will tell all - SailGP 101 - An Evening of High-Speed Insight.

This relaxed but exciting evening will give you an insider's look at:

The cutting-edge F50 foiling catamarans and the tech that powers them
The fast-paced SailGP race format and how it differs from traditional sailing
What to expect at SailGP Portsmouth this July
Behind-the-scenes insight from inside the team

SailGP Racing on the Edge has just release episode 1 for 2026, and is an awesome short watch for anyone wanting a peek behind the scenes of the racing ahead of the talk.

The talk is free to attend, please book your seat in advance, you can do this here https://www.hrsc.org.uk/booking/type/social

05/06/2026

Youth Sailing Picnic at Badnam Creek
Thirty‑eight excited young sailors set off from Hamble on a gloriously sunny Saturday, ready for an adventure up to Badnam Creek. With barely a whisper of wind, progress was… leisurely. Cries of “paddle!” and “there’s wind over here!” echoed across the river as boats drifted gently on the incoming tide. Spirits stayed high, though — especially when three more Youth Sailors appeared on their paddle boards to join the fun. Some of the parents travelled to the Creek in more style than others, thanks to Olly's river launch.
Once everyone reached the creek, the muddy banks became the perfect base for a picnic, chatter, and plenty of splashing about. The kids turned the creek into their own playground, and even the adults couldn’t resist getting involved when the annual paddle‑board run kicked off. This year’s attempts featured forward rolls and other gymnastic flourishes, though, as everyone agreed, absolutely none of these were performed by James.
As the tide began to slip away, a fleet of tired, muddy, and very happy sailors drifted or were towed back to the Hamble slipway. The clubhouse was waiting with well‑earned ice creams and cold drinks, and it was brilliant to see so many new faces and catch up with so many families. A perfect day of sunshine, silliness, and sailing, exactly what Youth Sailing is all about.

Want to join in the fun? Contact us on [email protected] to find out more