Your Social Calendar for January 2023
Click through to see what’s on so far this January! We look forward to seeing you at the club.

Click through to see what’s on so far this January! We look forward to seeing you at the club.
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
We are excited to announce our ‘HRSC Around the World Fridays’ this Autumn and Winter.
Once or twice a month, on a Friday evening, the Club’s Cornish Food Hub will introduce us to a bespoke tasting menu featuring different cuisines from around the world. Keep an eye on the website, emails and social feeds for updates!
BOOKING these popular evenings is ESSENTIAL!
Call 01326 231460 or email [email protected].
Hello and welcome to what will hopefully become a regular HRSC sailing update.
The RYA have issued guidance on what sailing activities can happen vs the government’s timetable. In summary organised activities are permitted from 29 March, and changing rooms and toilets can open from 12 April – when we should also be able to enjoy a socially distanced drink on the balcony 😀. From 17 May the club should be open indoors (subject to the rule-of-6), until 21 June when all restrictions will hopefully be lifted.
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.
To all HRSC members from Helford River Navigational Aids Committee
Just an update on the navigational buoys in the river as at June 2016.
August Rock buoy replaced with a “new” buoy. New Light that is longer range. Green flash every 5 seconds
( Picked it up 3.2 miles out on a clear night at beginning of June)
Voose buoy rebuilt in stainless steel and base repainted.
Car Croc replaced with brand new east cardinal buoy. In addition it is now lit. Flash Quick (3) 10 seconds.
Bar buoy. Cleaned and repaired
A special thanks to HRSC for their help and to all those individuals who have contributed. If you have been meaning to contribute financially but just not got down to it, then it isn’t too late! There are continual ongoing running costs for this voluntary committee.
Email John Head (chairman HRNAC) at [email protected] for details
This Thursday 23rd June! The traditional Champagne Recovery to welcome all the French boats who have made it over for the Helford to L’Aber Wrac’h Race.
Stickers for the Champagne will be available to buy on the door for £10 and there is a cash only bar on the balcony in addition to the main bar for the evening.
The wonderful Akoustek will be playing for us through the festivities and the Cornish Food Hub are treating us to another of their amazing BBQs.