Commodore's April Newsletter
Published 09:49 on 1 Apr 2025
Hot off the press
Ports of Jersey are putting in a new "high-speed sailing lane" on the water in the small roads, complete with traffic lights and a speed limit of 30 knots. There will be buoys with stoplights bobbing in the waves. This is to reduce congestion during peak sailing hours.
Inter-Island Race
We are very pleased to be able to announce that this years race will be sponsored by IQ-EQ, a global, top-tier investor services group, who operate in 25 jurisdictions including Guernsey and Jersey.
We welcome the support of IQ-EQ and are confident that the race, due to be held on 28th June starting in Jersey, will prove to be a resounding success and enjoyed by the many from both islands who participate.
Seapower Marine Spring Series
The Series concluded with 2 races, in stronger winds than competitors expected. There were lots of tired, hungry crew coming into the Club for the Sunday roast. Congratulations to all the winners, the racing was very close, in Class 3, YTC with spinnaker, 3 boats were tied on 5 points for first place necessitating going to countback to determine the finishing order. Results can be viewed here:
Use these links to view the results for IRC Class1, IRC Class 2, Class QT, YTC 3a White Sails and YTC 3b Spinnaker.
Seapower Marine announced they will be sponsoring next years event and with 22 boats entered this year, are keen to get even more boats out racing.
Fitting Out Lunch
We have a few tables available for our Fitting Out lunch on Sunday! Enjoy a 2-course Sunday roast with a live Saxophonist. Call the office on 732229 for tickets.
BOAT AID!
On Saturday evening, St. Catherine's Sailing Club are hosting their BOAT AID! fundraising event with a live band and a Curry buffet.
Click here to purchase tickets.
And of course, dont forget, the Clubs AGM is on Wednesday 16th April at 2000 hrs. I step down as Commodore and I wish Bruce and his team every success in the coming years.
Jeff Speller
Commodore
St Helier Yacht Club
Dates for your Diary.
April:
Wednesday 2nd: Bingo Night
Thursday 3rd: Alex Bleasby Series Race 1
Saturday 5th: RYA First Aid Course
Saturday 5th: Offshore Race 1 - Minquiers Race
Sunday 6th: Fitting Out Lunch
Saturday 12th: Marine Auction
Wednesday 16th: Annual General Meeting
Fri 18th - Mon 21st: Rance Rally
May:
Friday 2nd: Alex Bleasby Series Race 2
Saturday 3rd: Offshore Race 2- Blanchard Classic Race
Sat - Mon 3rd - 5th: Barclays Jersey Boat Show
Wednesday 7th: Bingo Night
Monday 12th: Dayboat Evening Series Race 1
Thursday 15th: Gin & Rum Tasting Event
Monday 19th: Alex Bleasby Series Race 3
Fri - Mon- 23rd - 26th: St Cast Rally
Saturday 24th: Offshore Race 3 - Inter-Islands Clubs Triangle Race
Tuesday 27th: Dayboat Evening Series Race 2
Friday 30th: Alex Bleasby Series Race 4
View our online calendar.