What we do

To support our aim of extending nautical knowledge and promoting the enjoyment of sailing in a social environment, we run a diverse programme of events throughout the year:

Cruising Rallies We have two fixed events each year:
– the Spring Bank Holiday Cruise, and
– the East Coast Gauntlet Challenge.
Plus occasional events in teh Solent.
Crewing opportunities for non-owners We actively match people interested in sailing or in gaining their sailing certifications to boat owners looking for crews.
Charity fundraising We raise funds for the Commodore’s chosen charity through the sale of SOCA calendars, raffles, donations and fundraising events.
Monthly meetings/
presentations
From September to May we hold presentations on a varied range of nautical subjects and/or cruising trips.

Commodore’s Annual Review and AGM Once a year – typically March
Training We run training courses such as First Aid, Boat Maintenance, Sea Survival and VHF-GMDSS.
Social Activities During June, July and August we host a number of social activities at different venues.