Your Social Calendar for November 2022
Click through to see your social calendar for November 2022. We look forward to seeing you!

Click through to see your social calendar for November 2022. We look forward to seeing you!
Tomorrow night, we will host a RECOVERY PARTY welcoming the arrival of our French boats. Champagne will flow & Pimms will be poured between 7 & 8pm. Don’t forget to buy your raffle ticket which might give you chance to win a bottle of Champagne.
The Cornish Food Hub will be serving up their legendary food starting from 5.30pm. So get ready for a feast fit for champions! The main bar will remain open long into the night. PLUS: Prepare to have your spirits lifted by the sensational sounds of Cornish band, the Stowes
The real action begins on Friday as the race kicks off in a blaze of glory! As is traditional before the race there will be a morning breakfast served before the competitors leave – details & timings to follow.
You can find the entry forms, Notice of Race, and Coastguard forms for the race here. Make sure to dot your i’s and cross your t’s, as French customs require the forename, surname, date, and place of birth for all crew members prior to the race. Rest assured, the dedicated L’Aber Wrac’h Committee has gone above and beyond to ensure a seamless arrival in France.
Mark your calendars, folks! The L’Aber Wrac’h Champagne Reception is an event you won’t want to miss. We can’t wait to see each and every one of you there!
Thanks to a massive effort by HRSC Commodore JC Bolitho and his teams, and indeed Falmouth Divers, by the 20th April:
Pontoon was open for business – MIND the GAP between the Quay & Repaired Bridge.
Dinghy Park, largely cleared Racks repaired
Dinghy Racing Marks refurbished, set & racing began in glorious sunshine
Wayfarers repaired and rejuvenated
Wayfarer, Drascombe, Safety & Committee moorings redesigned & replaced.
Committee & Safety boats overhauled and improved to an exceptional standard.
Now’s the time to pat each other on the backs, shake hands by way of thank you, get out on the water, and celebrate the season to come when greeting old, new friends and holiday makers alike.
If the Helford is not an elixir of life – what is?
er, yer dont have to drink it, just immerse, something which racers, canoeists and swimmers do willingly (mostly)
Now that most of the boats and yachts are on dry land for safety over the winter season, and waiting for repairs and servicing to be done before launching again for next summer which I hope goes well for all Members, we have time to reflect on the season which hopefully we have all enjoyed.
The Club has been very popular this year and our new stewards have done extremely well. Word has been spreading up and down the coast about the great atmosphere and food at the Club. As a result of this we have had visits from many visiting yachtsmen and women, other sailing clubs and South West Gaffers to name but a few, all enjoying the Club facilities. Members have also been making the Club really busy this year, so much so that it has been necessary to buy extra seating for the balcony. Not only have the clubhouse and balcony been really busy but all the activities the Club runs have gone very well this season. Our Social Committee has arranged a really good social calendar for 2017/2018 and Members should keep a close eye on the Club emails and also this Newsletter for details. The ladies on the Social Committee have done us proud this year.
You will see from this Newsletter that all Membership, Mooring and Berthing fees will increase for 2018. Last year the fees were not increased because of the poor service offered to Members due to the lack of stewards. The increase for next year is to keep in line with inflation and more importantly to keep the Club on a sound financial footing. If you look around at the other local sailing clubs you will find that they do not offer as many activities or sailing boats that can be used free of charge, so that Members still have a good deal financially. In order to secure any stewards for this year the Club had to subsidise them as another year without stewards would have badly damaged the Club’s reputation and been a financial disaster. As the Club has been extremely busy this summer the Committee feels that it was a good decision. The winter season is also always difficult for stewards to make a living and they lose most of the profit made in the summer, thus the need for a subsidy. This arrangement is however up for negotiation in December.
As from the AGM on 19th January 2018 you will have a new Commodore who I hope will enjoy the job as much as I have and I am sure he or she will make a great success of it. All is looking good for 2018 here at the Club and better weather next summer would be a bonus.
Finally I wish you all a very happy Christmas and a successful New Year.
Mark Buckley – Commodore
Capture the spirit of the season and share a piece of the Helford River with your friends and family! We’re delighted to announce the availability of our limited edition Helford River Sailing Club Christmas cards, each featuring a charming depiction of our clubhouse adorned in festive decorations.
These exclusive Christmas cards are a perfect way to spread holiday cheer and keep your loved ones connected to the beauty of our sailing club. Whether you’re near or far, these cards offer a warm glimpse into the joyous atmosphere at Helford River during this special time of the year.
Available from the BAR | £2.50 per Card
Wednesday 19th October at 8pm
KITCHEN & BAR will be OPEN so please treat yourself! 😊 🍝 🥂 An easy, bar-snack menu will be served 6-9pm.
Join us at HRSC to meet Liz Fenwick, author of many award-winning contemporary Cornish novels. Hear her take on the importance of research in her novels, and the part real human experiences play in shaping her stories.
Liz says, “The talk will be about the role research plays in my writing and the importance of people’s personal stories. Those divisible tales and snippets give a book a touch of honesty and reality. Do you have a story that might work in one of my books? If so please come along and share it with me. It could end up in the narrative of my next book!” Now, that’s an exciting prospect!
For all Liz Fenwick fans, avid readers and lovers of our Cornish shores and way of life, this talk is not to be missed!