http://www.rnsa.net/RSSfeed.aspxA summary of the latest news, notices and adverts from RNSA website. Click on the links to read the full article.(c) 2010, DDS. All rights reserved.5http://www.rnsa.net/images/logo.jpghttp://www.rnsa.net/RSSfeed.aspxhttp://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=48&ItemID=1069Challenge Navitus Wind Turbine site The Challenge Navitus Group has been set up to provide accurate information on the wind farm developments and oppose the proposal in its current form The address of their website is; www.challengenavitus.org.uk. http://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=48&ItemID=1069Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:29:06 GMThttp://rnsa.net/Sections/News.aspx?SectionID=40&ItemID=1068Time to submit your stories for the next edition of the Journal. There are four awards specifically allocated to Cruising yachtsmen (as well as being eligible for the Tm Sex seamanship award). Last year's winners were: RNVR (Auxiliary Patrol Cruise Challenge). For best cruise report by an RNSA Member - Euan McNair - (Death of a Yacht) Charles East Memorial Trophy.http://rnsa.net/Sections/News.aspx?SectionID=40&ItemID=1068Sat, 4 Feb 2012 11:34:58 GMThttp://rnsa.net/Sections/News.aspx?SectionID=37&ItemID=10676 weeks until the season starts - squad to confirm availability Serving RN personnel will campaign Roly Wilson's Corby 33 "Javelin" in the Warsash Spring Series. Javelin has had a comprehensive refit over the winter including an IRC optimisation package, new masthead rig, conversion to symmetric spinnakers and new sails.http://rnsa.net/Sections/News.aspx?SectionID=37&ItemID=1067Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:11:01 GMThttp://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=37&ItemID=1066Squad to confirm availability Serving RN personnel will campaign Roly Wilson's Corby 33 "Javelin" in the Warsash Spring Series. Javelin has had a comprehensive refit over the winter including an IRC optimisation package, new masthead rig, conversion to symmetric spinnakers and new sails. This is an opportunity to race a thoroughbred, powerful racing yacht in a fiercely fought IRC regatta.http://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=37&ItemID=1066Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:03:28 GMThttp://rnsa.net/Sections/News.aspx?SectionID=43&ItemID=1065FAA Team ready! This weekend sees the annual Holt Cup event at BRNC. A team racing event in Bosuns, it commences with final "team selection" in the Floating Bridge public house on Friday evening, followed by a full day's racing on Saturday. Saturday evening is a chance for a "semi-formal" gathering with dinner in the Senior Gunroom and a run ashore into Dartmouth.http://rnsa.net/Sections/News.aspx?SectionID=43&ItemID=1065Thu, 2 Feb 2012 21:41:35 GMThttp://rnsa.net/Sections/News.aspx?SectionID=36&ItemID=1064An offer of mooring facilities during a period including the Olympics to all RNSA members, and an update for branch members It is the current intention of the branch that this will be the last substantial Olympic update to be posted prior to the Olympic & Paralympic Games (the Games), although if things change we will notify members by posting further details at the time.http://rnsa.net/Sections/News.aspx?SectionID=36&ItemID=1064Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:31:51 GMThttp://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=36&ItemID=1063The Selection Weekend for able-bodied volunteer race crew has many civilian applications but the charity really wants to encourage more military sailors to get involved, particularly as they are constantly losing so many of the existing military crew to operational tours. 2012 RACING PROGRAMME Toe in the Water is staffed almost entirely by volunteers and is fortunate to have many people apply to join it’s able-bodied race crew each year, although we are also always keen to hear from potential med crew, shore support and fundraisers too! From the hundreds of applications we receive, a number are then invited to the Crew Selection Weekend with the aim of being selected to join the CORE CREW for the 2012 Season ahead.http://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=36&ItemID=1063Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:27:08 GMThttp://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=40&ItemID=1062An RYA statement The RYA have given an update on the situation regarding vessels with red diesel in their fuel tanks when passing through Belgium.http://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=40&ItemID=1062Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:31:15 GMThttp://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=48&ItemID=1061January Edition on the RYA Newsletter The latest edition of the RYA brief for the southern central area is at the link below. There is some interesting news from Yarnmouth Harbour about further improvements and Bembridge which is under new ownership and talking about dredging in the near future.http://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=48&ItemID=1061Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:15:33 GMThttp://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=49&ItemID=1060A brief summary of the main issues discussed Thirty-four members and spouses attended and apologies were received from a further ten. Views were sought on distributing the 2012 Year Book electronically. After a healthy exchange, it was decided to continue with the printed version for another year and to produce the material in a “pdf” file for posting on the RNSA members’ only area.http://rnsa.net/Sections/Notices.aspx?SectionID=49&ItemID=1060Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:53 GMT