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Wrinklies lunch a success!
The 12th of January saw the annual 'Wrinklies Lunch'. We would like to thank them on behalf of the members, for all the work they do throughout the year. Many small and larger jobs are carried out by these unsung members and we are very grateful to them all, past and present. If you have time on your hands and feel you can help on a Monday morning do contact Tim Bray if you are
Published 18:33 on 15 Jan 2026
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Wayfarer Mengeham Series - Summer 2025
A great report from the Wayfarer Association. "Mengeham Rythe SC on Hayling Island is situated on a tidal creek that enables direct access to the sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour, and beyond into the Solent should the dinghy cruiser be so adventurous. It has been described as "the best kept secret in Chichester Harbour". It is from this base that Chris Tyler and his wife Helen (W28) planned a series of three events
Published 19:46 on 23 Dec 2025
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Prize Giving 2025
Our first prize giving for four years gave us both new and old faces, and in our 75th Anniversary season it was good to recognise the generosity of our founder Alec Brennan Trophies for the Anniversary day races, The Founders Cup (originally a fishing trophy) for the fast, and the 21st Trophy (to celebrate the Club's 21st) for the slow, h,caps, were both presented by Alec Brenan, our founder; the fast was won by
Published 19:07 on 23 Dec 2025
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Radio Sailing Xmas 2025
The Radio Sailing Christmas get together and prize giving held at the club last Saturday night was great success. A fantastic evening attended by 25 sailors with the commodore in attendance. An enjoyable evening was had by all along with all the usual banter, excellent food and a few beers. It's a great way to enjoy a 'sail' when the weather is a against you or you have hung up your 'tiller' for now.
Published 19:57 on 17 Dec 2025
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RYA VHF SRC Radio Course - 2 days in January
VHF Radios have been around for many years, whilst the basic technology and the laws of Physics do not change that much, the functionality and the capability's of the Radios and other related equipment certainly have increased. Looking across the various ways in which we get on the water at Mengeham, from Cruisers, Dinghies, Paddle Sports, Ribs, Rowing, even Dragon Force events on the Harbour, also on shore organisers, Radios are key
Published 13:21 on 12 Dec 2025
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Our new Gig
We now have a new gig, a 15ft Bursledon called "Dreamer" built by Ian Ducane. The interest in rowing at MRSC is growing and we are taking every opportunity to get out. This row on the 3rd December was chilly but it was lovely to be out on the calm, quiet waters of the harbour. Sadly we did not see any seals on this trip.
Published 00:00 on 20 Nov 2025
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MRSC's new Commodore
We welcome our new Commodore, Robert Macdonald. We wish him all the very best for the future. Also we thank the outgoing commodore, John Barnett, for his tireless work and service over the past years, especially with reference to the flood works - well done and thank you. Robert has been a member at Mengeham since a teenager in the late 1960s, enjoying decades of sailing, socialising, and enjoying the spectacular location of the club.
Published 00:00 on 19 Nov 2025
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MRSC 2025 Regatta - Sun 13th July
The great MRSC Regatta is on Sunday 13th July and is open to all - single handers, double handers and Juniors. All are very welcome. You can book HERE (https://www.mengeham.org.uk/event/mrscregatta-event-30) - last online entries 11:59 July 12th. Please download the NOR/SI for all the details and start times. Honorary Membership is extended to visiting competitors and their families for the day. Refreshments will be provided for competitors after racing. Come to MRSC for
Published 12:31 on 6 Jul 2025
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MRSC Junior Race Week 2025 is coming!
Come and join us at Mengeham's Junior Race Week 2025! Sign up now open until Friday 25th July at 6pm. This year we're starting on Sunday 27th July to 31st July. Join us for an exciting adventure filled with fun activities both on and off the water! Great racing, Hog Roast, Mengeham team challenge and Pizza, BBQ and Disco. One the great dates of the year, don't miss it!
Published 07:09 on 10 Jun 2025
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The Rowans 26th Charity race - another great day
26th Rowans Charity Fund Raising Day - total raised so far £32,400! Many thanks to all those who took part and kindly donated to this worthy cause! The day was a great success with a lovely atmosphere and plenty of generous support from members and visitors. There were a few hiccups with the organisation of the race which caused delay and mistakes with the results, which is regrettable and hopefully not repeated next year.
Published 07:00 on 9 Jun 2025
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Junior Training and Sailing 2025
STOP PRESS - RYA Junior - Dinghy Sailing Stage 3 & RYA Junior - Dinghy Sailing Stage 4 (Apr 15-17) are now open for booking. We also have a great range of Junior Training and Sailing starting with the Junior Rustbuster on 29 March. Then the Junior Sailing starts on 26 April and continues on right throughout the season until 11 October. There's camping as well on some of
Published 08:00 on 10 Mar 2025
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MRSC 2025 Dinghy Sailing
This year we have a rounded set of club dinghy races and dinghy open events on the calendar starting with the Easter Egg Race on 18 April followed by the Spring series getting underway on 27 April. The Wayfarer Association Day Sails are a great for wayfarer owners to sail out of Chichester Harbour to Portsmouth Sailing Club (and back). There will be safety boats on duty. The well-attended Rowans Charity Race kicks off on
Published 19:44 on 26 Feb 2025