Club Slipway

The Regatta Tea this year at Helford River Sailing Club took an unexpectedly bustling turn, as both the tide and weather conspired to challenge the timings of the festivities. Participants from Falmouth Sailing Week sought refuge in HRSC’s hospitality, complete with fantastic cakes, sandwiches, and teas, all meticulously coordinated by Di Best & our social committee.

The tide, unusually low for this years Regatta Tea, compelled our liberty boat crews to disembark passengers at Golden Gear steps, from where the competitors faced a short trek across Treath’s beach to reach the club. Thirsty sailors found solace in the Ale bar, while the Cornish Food Hub’s BBQ filled plates, and racers.

The party really started as the clubhouse came alive with live music from Tiger Tales. At least 150 members and sailing guests found themselves dancing along to the music by the end of the evening. The terrace offered a perfect vantage point, treating everyone to the full panorama of the Helford River.

Despite the challenges, the Regatta Tea turned into a resounding success, a testament to the spirit of camaraderie and celebration that binds the sailing community together.

We’d like to thank everyone who donated their food, time and efforts to making the event such a success.

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.

We are actively looking to increase our Safety Boat crews and would like to hear from any member who wishes to get involved.

Find out more…

As is usual at this time of year the river gets to look a completely different place, where in the summer there is hardly a mooring not used, to now its just a few of the working fishing boats on their moorings. The summer has been favourable to sailing this year with few if any cancellations in any races, there were a few yacht races when we did wonder if we would ever get back to the mooring, thank goodness for the engine, and full credit to those who always sail to their moorings.

Dinghy racing has been well attended on most outings with two very good regattas run by Captain Dinghies and his team; the training taking place over the last few weeks of the season has been a great success thanks to Keith Wilkin and Linda, some rising stars in laser racing are benefiting gaining confidence and skills.

My own last sail of the season was a leisurely cruise up to Gull Rock and back with Andrew on Morgawr in mid October, a stunning day with a good steady WNW wind.

The junior sailing finished at the end of the summer holidays and was well attended, thanks must go to our great team of qualified instructors who turn up each week and give their time to teach the next generation of HRSC sailors.

I look forward to seeing many of you in the club at our events throughout the winter months.

CHRIS HOSKEN – REAR COMMODORE SAILING