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Day 1 of the Flying Fifteen Bulwark Trophy Open Meeting at HISC. Leader after two races are Greg Wells and Andrew Jameson of HISC winning both races . . . Second are Richard Lovering and Matt Alvarado and in third place, Charles Apthorp and D Rickard . . . Results are posted . . . more . . .

As the Summer approaches I would just like to remind you of a few of the Safety Rules and Bye-laws that allow us all to stay safe at HISC . . . Our club location provides a wonderful situation for sailing, racing and just enjoying the facilities and beaches . . . But by making sure that you follow the Safety Rules and Bye-Laws you can ensure that your leisure time here is a safe and happy experience . . . more . . .

The first Seals event is this Sunday 26 May, briefing 11.30 outside the training room and the fun starts 12.00 in the lagoon, High Water 13.05 . . . The Theme is Pirates! . . . Who’s it for – The little ones (under 10’s) and their Mums and Dads . . . What do you need – anything that floats! Boats, Kayaks, Boogie Boards . . . more . . .

The return of the Solo Nationals to Hayling Island SC for the first time in 30 years has stirred a lot of memories, not least for Geoff Carveth. It was at HISC in 1983 that Carveth won the second of his eight Solo titles. And in July he will return to compete again in the class that started him on his incredible sailing career . . . more . . .

Our Tea by the Sea event raising monies for Sail4Cancer. Join our Madhatters Tea Party from 4pm on Bank Holiday Monday (27 May) and raise some money for a great cause . . . £1.00 from every ticket will go to Sail4Cancer . . . There will be a hat competition, with prizes for the best hat in various different categories. So get making your hat and wear it to our tea party and see if you win. Tickets on sale now from the office and/or main bar . . . We will have collection tins out around the club over the weekend for Sail4Cancer, so please support this great charity with any loose change you have. - CD

The HISC Solo class open meeting for the Tyler Trophy will take place over the weekend of the 1 and 2 of June . . . This will be a last chance to race on the course area that will be used for the Solo Nationals in July . . . The HISC event is also part of the Solo class Sea Series and the Southern Series . . . more . . .

With the final weekend of the HISC Spring Series, which at times seemed more like a winter series, we have our first club series winners of the 2013 season . . . In the Saturday series, Neil Upton-Brown (MPS) took first ahead of Adam Golding (RS700) in the Fast. Mark Wood (RS100) romped away with the Medium Asym and Steve and Sarah Cockerill (Merlin) took the Medium just ahead of Tessa and Nick Lancaster (Tasar) . . . The Solo fleet had 36 boats competing over the series with Nick Peters the winner from Nick Rawlings and third Nick Webb. The Slow series went to Liz Sherwood (Radial) . . . more . . .

Following the safety bulletin issued by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch today which says that the driver of the speedboat involved in the tragic accident in Padstow was not wearing a kill cord, the RYA is urging all owners and operators of powerboats and RIBs to remember to wear a kill cord . . . more . . .

The NOR for the Harbour Chandlers Optimist Open at HISC is now posted and also an event page with online entry opening on 20 May. The Open is on 8 and 9 June, for main fleet and red ribbon . . . The HISC youth club programme is well under way and congratulations to Libby Thompson for winning series A, beating Piers Nicholls by 6 points . . . Jack Prior currently leads series B . . . more . . .

We have noticed an infestation of the Brown tailed caterpillar moth at the club . . . Most of these moths are situated on the bank of the dinghy park between the RS Tera’s and the RS 700’s . . . They have been sprayed and this should kill them and within the next few weeks we will look to remove the brambles from this area . . . The Caterpillars are about 1 inch long, with 2 red spots on its back and covered in brown hair . . . more . . .

Copycating a very successful idea from other harbour clubs, we are very excited to announce full details of the 1st HISC Midsummer Family Camping Weekend from Friday to Sunday 21-23 June . . . more . . .