Ahoy, sailors! ⛵️🌊🎵 Join us this Bank Holiday Monday at Helford River Sailing club for a sizzling barbeque and toe-tapping tunes from the talented Viv Robertson! 🍔🎶 From folk to blues, rock to bluegrass, and even some Cornish shanties, Viv’s eclectic setlist is sure to get you dancing in your deck shoes! 🎸🎤 Bring your friends, family, and appetite, and soak up the sun and sea views with us. 🌞🌊 See you there!
We will be running our popular Quiz Nights on the occasional Saturday night throughout Winter.
Come on down for a small-plate meal (click Read More to see the menu) and exercise those brain cells with friends afterwards! Look out for confirmation of the quizzes on the website, email and social channels.
Join us on Monday 10th April between 12 noon and 6pm for our first BBQ of the season! With Live Music from Will Eason and Joe Hurworth, a beach scavenge and Easter Egg prizes for the kids. Looking forward to seeing you there. Click through to see what’s going to be sizzling on that BBQ …
Died peacefully 12.12.2017 AGED 70 YEARS
We are very sad to report that Allen Benney, who was a long-standing Member of the HRSC and served on the Committee for many years, has passed away peacefully at Fairholme Nursing Home.
Allen loved the Helford River and sailing was his passion, with a boat and mooring on the river for over 53 years. He was an active member of the Club from 1972; racing his various yachts throughout the years, both on the Helford and in Falmouth, especially enjoying the Falmouth Week Regatta and the Sunday Pursuit Series, and into the Autumn as a Member of Flushing Sailing Club. He was fiercely competitive and had a regular crew of friends who put up with his yelling and determination to ‘stand on!’ for over 30 years.
Allen served as Hon Treasurer for many years when the Club was experiencing financial difficulties and through his determination and fortitude, being very sound and honest he guided the Club out of its problems and into a safe financial footing. He was also Rear Commodore Admin. and Vice Commodore. It was thanks to Allen that our deep-water moorings were all updated with larger sinker blocks that he had made up and brought out in his tractor and trailer from his farm in Helston at his own expense.
Allen was generous to a fault and incredibly kind. He never liked to see anyone alone and was always the first person to welcome visitors to the Cub. When Jane was Commodore he introduced himself as the ‘Commodores Wife’ and enjoyed entertaining at the bar! He was an enormous support during Jane’s time as Commodore.
Allen served on the WCORA (West Coast Offshore Racing Association) Committee with Wally Royal who remembers their trips to Plymouth in his Land Rover with great fondness.
Allen took enormous pleasure and pride in taking Privateer 20 years ago across the Atlantic, via The Canaries and Cape Verde Islands to the Caribbean and back, via Bermuda and the Azores. He had wonderful friends who accompanied him both ways and they had a lot of fun.
The funeral will be held at Helston Methodist Chapel, Coinagehall Street on Friday 22 December at 1.00pm and afterwards at the Clubhouse from 3.00pm
During these unusual times, the Committee are keen to enable you to use club dinghies at HRSC. The RYA have advised us to proceed with caution, so as a first step we have decided to make club dinghies available to the Adult Sailing Group.
For a trial period of 7 weeks, well-behaved dogs on a lead are allowed in the bar area. Please use the balcony entrance. Misbehaving dogs may be asked to leave at the discretion of The Stewards or a Committee member.
Ollie and Nathan are seeking new staff at HRSC. If any of your family or friends are interested, please get in with the office.
Bar Staff
Ollie our Bar Steward is seeking a personable, enthusiastic person to join our friendly bar team here at Helford River Sailing Club in Helford Village as we gear up for the busy summer season and looking to continue throughout the year.
Your duties:
You will need to be knowledgeable about beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks.
Handle cash/card transactions accurately and efficiently.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Provide our members with excellent customer service.
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Your Experience:
Previous experience working in a restaurant or bar setting is essential.
Strong communication skills and a friendly demeanour towards guests.
Kitchen Porter
Nathan our chef is seeking a KP(Pot Washer) aged 16yrs or over. No previous experience necessary. You will be vital addition to the friendly team at HRSC.