The weekly meetings of Sutton Mariners will resume on 23rd July. There will be strict regulations regarding social distancing regarding Covid 19. Further information will be on the Events page and at the club.
Return to Borough Sports Ground
Our committee is in discussions with Sutton United with a view to a return to holding our weekly meetings at the Borough Sports in the near future. There will need to be certain conditions involved and these will be relayed…
Latest Covid guidance for boaters.
Commercial boating operations will remain closed. Overnight stays on vessels are not permitted. You may visit your vessel to check on security and maintenance only. You may venture out for a day sail/cruise but must return to your original berth.…
Legionnaires Disease warning.
Risks from Legionella Owners of vessels that carry freshwater tanks should take care to clean their tanks and replace the water with fresh on a regular basis, particularly after long periods of low or infrequent use. Water stored in tanks…
Club Meetings
The club calendar is currently curtailed due to the government lock-down procedures. The committee will work hard to arrange new and varied events which will be published when meetings resume. Keep checking the ‘Calendar of Events’ page for full details…
Coronavirus – Update
Following the advice from the Government and Public Health England we have already postponed or cancelled all meetings and events up to and including April 30th. We are now suspending all club events and rallies until further notice. We have…
Chichester Bar Beacon
1. Mariners are advised that Chichester Bar Beacon in position 50°46´.023N, 000°56´.380W, is being replaced. 2. Work will commence 26 May to remove the top mark and reinstall the temporary light to the pile. 3. A new pile will be…
Shipping Forecasts
From Monday 30 March the BBC Radio Four bulletins will be broadcast as follows: 00:48 LW, FM Gale Warnings, Shipping Forecast, weather reports from coastal stations and the Inshore Waters Forecast 05:33 LW, FM Gale Warnings, Shipping Forecast, weather reports from coastal…
Rallies for 2020
Proposed rally dates and venues for 2020.Subject to change at short notice.Full details can be found on the Events pages of this site. Date Venue HW Portsmouth BST 18th April 19th April Shakedown Rally to IoWEast Cowes 09.36 10.19…
Eel Pie Island
On Thursday 13th February we had a very interesting presentation by Celia Holman on Eel Pie Island. The Island has been an important part of the Thames boating industry, a 60s rock and roll venue, a home for many artists…
Project Kraken
Suspicious Behaviour. The tragic loss of life concerning a refrigerated trailer discovered in Essex recently is a timely reminder of Project Kraken about tackling maritime border crime around the 11,000 miles of UK mainland coast. Any unusual or suspicious activity should be…
Trophies at the AGM
There were a few trophies awarded at the S.M.S.C. AGM in October.Sailing competition awards were The RML Trophy won by Caressa, the Derek Fowler Challenge Trophy won by Wild Rover and special Endeavour awards to the skipper and crew of…