Speaker: Martin Farrow Topic: "Marine Photography - Shoreside"   Also Launching The 2020 RAFYC Photographic Competition! Whether a visit to the coast itself, or a stop-over in a port, harbour or estuary, there are many opportunities for photography around the coast from the land itself.  Martin’s talk last year helped us to improve our photography on the water; this time he will focus on shoreside photography and show us how to capture the beauty and magic of our coastal scenery. Martin has been taking pictures around the coast since the age of 10 years old, and more seriously for the [...]

Speaker: Becky Walford Topic: "Snapshot from Portsmouth Harbour"     We are delighted to welcome Becky Walford, Port Safety Officer Assistant from the Queen's Harbour Master office at Portsmouth. Becky will be giving us a unique insight into the movements of shipping, large and small, around the east Solent and Portsmouth harbour. The key aspect of her talk will be around safety and security, so will be of great interest to us all.   Please book early to avoid disappointment on the sign-up sheet on the noticeboard or via office@rafyc.co.uk and membership.development@rafyc.co.uk or 023 8045 2208.

In Aid of Hamble Lifeboat Members and Friends are invited to join us. Entry fee: £2.00 per person RAFFLE PRIZES & SOPHIE’S SCRUMPTIOUS HOT PIE BUFFET! £11.50 per head (10% to charity) to be paid to Sophie on the night.     Please sign up now by either contacting the office or using the sign up sheet on the notice board. Get your teams together and join us for a fun night in a good cause!

Saturday 19th October 2019   7.00pm for 7.30pm   Dress Code: Formal   3 Course Dinner (including Port & Coffee)  £33.00 per person   Starters Leak and Pea Soup with Garlic Croutons, Crispy Wild Leeks served with Bread & Butter Smoked Chicken, Avocado and Red Grape Salad with Warm Spiced Smoky Dressing and Pinenuts Griddled Halloumi with Pickled Cherries and Rocket. Mains Venison Braised in Red Wine with Loganberries and Quince served with Parsnip Puree, Sautéed Potatoes and Wilted Spinach. Salmon en Croute with a Leek and Cream Cheese Stuffing served with Crushed Garlic Potatoes and Steamed Mangetout with Lemon [...]

Saturday 5th October 2019 Starting @ 1900hrs £8.00 per head (payable on the night to Sophie) Come and join friends for a selection of fine wines, cheese, antipasti, seafood and other accompaniments, whilst listening to the delights of Tony Carter, Jazz musician. Please book your place now on the sign-up sheet on the noticeboard or via the office. Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2019. If you have any food allergies or dietary requirements, please state these on the sign-up sheet.