Channel Sailing Club upcoming events

Chris Philips - Sailing speed records (14/10/2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Chris Phillips of the Maritime Volunteer Service

Chris will be talking about sailing speed records from the very first one, set in the 1850's, through to the present day

Hear about the diverse range of craft that have set records over the years, from Tea Clippers through to modern-day catamarans, trimarans, yachts, windsurfers and kite surfers, along with some very odd and downright eccentric designs some of which were record breakers and others that didn't come close

The sailing world doesn't have just one record, there are quite a few to hear about !

The Greatest distance sailed in 24 hours

The fastest time around the world non-stop

The outright world speed record - one way over 500 metres

Some great pictures and some great videos thrown in too !

Organiser: Dick Beddoe

One pot cooking (21/10/2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

On your yacht - One pot cooking

By popular demand Jane Beddoe is returning with another three spectacular dishes for your consumption

More details to follow...

Organiser: Dick Beddoe

Placeholder - Nigel Barraclough (28/10/2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Description:Placeholder - Nigel Barraclough

Organiser: Dick Beddoe

VMG - How fast are you really going? (11/11/2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:15:00 GMT

VMG: How Fast Are You Really Going?

Going fast and getting somewhere fast are not necessarily the same thing. In this practical talk, Oleg Lebedev explores Velocity Made Good (VMG) from first principles — what it actually measures, why the fastest boat speed may not produce the fastest progress, and the crucial question often overlooked: relative to what?

Using simple mathematics, sailing examples and an offshore racing experience where 4 knots proved rather more useful than a theoretical 7, the talk compares VMG relative to the wind with progress towards the mark (VMC), explores both upwind and downwind sailing, and looks at what happens when the two no longer agree.

Link to Click here for the VMG calculator

The aim is not simply to understand another number on the instruments, but to understand what that number is actually telling us.

Do come along to what promises to be an excellent talk by Oleg. Dont miss it!!!

Organiser: Dick Beddoe

Commodore's Dinner (18/11/2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

THE EVENT OF THE YEAR!

THE COMMODORE'S DINNER

18th November 2026

An evening of food, drink and music.

Welcome Drink

Three course meal

Live Music from Vivo

£35

Book Now

Briefing for the Icicle Cruise (02/12/2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Briefing for Just the Icicle Cruise

A must for all crew and skippers going on the event

Organiser: TBA

Icicle cruise (05/12/2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Icicle cruise

Sat 5th HW 08:48 (BST) 4.4 Sun 6th HW 09:29 (BST) 4.4

Brr...it's that time of year again when Channel Sailing Club members don their winter woollies for a Festive Solent Cruise.

This year we are planning on sailing to the river Hamble. Overnight berthing is planned for Port Hamble Marina followed by dinner at the Victory Pub in Hamble village, a ten minute walk away.

Pre-dinner drinksare traditionally enjoyed on the pontoon under the glo of boats decorated with Xmas fairy lights.

A Christmas Menu at the Victory pub is either £31 for two courses or £37 for three courses. The pub wants a £10 per head deposit up front which hopefully skippers will sort.

Note : On -line registration closes 12th November due to deposits needed to hold the booking.

Organiser: Simon Worthington

Christmas Party (16/12/2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

16th December 2026

Mulled Wine, mince pies, raffle, songs and games

organiser tbc

Rob McCaffrey - Our Scillies 60 (06/01/2027)

Wed, 06 Jan 2027 20:15:00 GMT

Description: Our Scillies 60

Place holder for Rob McMcCaffrey

Organiser: Dick Beddoe

2027 - Annual General Meeting (13/01/2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Once again it's time to hear about how the Club's been doing over the last year.

There will be the usual financial report and election of officers. Then reports from various committee members on how things have progressed. You'll also get the opportunity to ask questions.

RNLI - A talk by Steve Wheatley (03/02/2027)

Wed, 03 Feb 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Description: RNLI - A talk by Steve Wheatley - Placwholder

Organiser: Dick Beddoe

Place holder - Andy Beharrell (31/03/2027)

Wed, 31 Mar 2027 19:15:00 GMT

Description: Place holder - Andy Beharrell

Organiser: Dick Beddoe