Jocalia – Cockpit Locker and Dinghy Stowage
Ron P writes… Hello Tops’l sailors, particularly those that expect to sail on Jocalia this season. Over the weekend of […]
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Keep our outboards running sweetly
Chris W writes… A short guide to fuel care for our dinghy engines Our dinghies are only as ready as […]
Tops’l AGM 2026 (2 of 2)
Stephen S writes… Boats and Maintenance Annual maintenance has been completed across the fleet (with thanks to the Bosuns, their […]
Tops’l AGM 2026 (1 of 2)
Stephen S writes… Our AGM took place at the end of March at Portchester, with a solid turnout in the […]
Engine Update on Jocalia
Tim P writes… Engine Update on Jocalia Our engineers have now completed a detailed inspection of Jocalia’s main engine and […]
Bembridge Harbour: 2026 Updates for Visiting Members
Bembridge Harbour With the new season approaching, Bembridge Harbour has released several updates designed to make visits this spring smoother […]
Update on Elfida’s Cruise to Brittany
Steve L writes… Update on Elfida’s Cruise to Brittany Plans are now in place for Elfida’s spring passage to Brittany. […]
Club Sails Update
Steve G writes… Early Season Availability and Plans Thank you to everyone who has replied with requests for places on […]
Shore Power Hook-Ups
Peter C writes… This item is about Hook-Ups for electricity at marinas. You don’t have to be over 18 to […]
Carina Update
Chris W writes… Carina is back in the water. She has been deck washed by Madge & Co and is […]
AGM – 29 March 2026
The Tops’l Directors write… Good Day All The Tops’l Sailcruise AGM will take place at Portchester Community Centre at 2pm […]
Onshore Contact For Safety Reports
Peter writes… The Tops’l rules require skippers to make safety reports to an onshore contact when on a voyage away […]