News
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The Passing of Pam Yates
We have just been advised of the sad passing of Pam Yates, a founder member of Haven Ports Yacht Club, yesterday morning. Pam, who was in her 80s, will be remembered both as an enthusiastic long distance cruiser and keen offshore racer, as well as for the lively social contribution she made to the club from its earliest days. With husband Malcolm, who died a few years ago, Pam first owned Together, a Contessa
Published 14:45 on 6 Jul 2021
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Fitting Out Supper 21st and 22nd May a great success
The annual fitting out supper took place over 2 evenings (21/22 May 2021) in the Cromer Room. Both evenings were well attended and enjoyed by more than 50 people. The 3 course menu was very special with extremely positive feedback from all. Vince of Chef Noir created a special 3 course menu with favourites such as pork belly and a novel strawberries in hot green pepper sauce with ice cream which received much acclaim-likely to
Published 00:00 on 23 May 2021
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Club In Door Dining In Line with 17 May Easing of Regulations
As per the recent confirmation of moving forward with the 17th May plans on lockdown easing we are really pleased to announce that we can now welcome visitors to eat indoors on the lightship, using the Cromer Room and Snug areas. The Trinity room has to remain out of bounds as this is a non ventilatable area and yet we are now working on what can be done there following the anticipated further easing on
Published 00:00 on 17 May 2021
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Harwich Harbour Authorities Important Dredging Information for 2021
Harwich Haven Approach Channel deepening: Harwich and Felixstowe Capital Dredge (2021)
Published 14:56 on 31 Mar 2021
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Raymarine and Seapower Marine Electronics Combine Forces Providing Amazing Members Prize
Raymarine and locally based Seapower Marine Electronics at Suffolk Yacht Harbour sponsored a dream prize for Members in the form of a new award winning Raymarine Axiom +9, multi function display and the free fitting of the system into the lucky owner's boat! Richard Marsden, now Sales Manager of Raymarine UK & Ireland has been a long time Member of HPYC and kindly offered the state of the art touch screen interface
Published 18:22 on 22 Feb 2021
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Pip Hare Local Sailor Finishes Vendee Globe Race
In the early hours of the 12 Feb 2021, Pip Hare from Cambridgeshire crossed the finish line in France of the gruelling Vendée Globe solo non-stop race around the world. It took her 95 days, 11 hours, 37 mins and 30 seconds and she is only the 8th British women ever to compete and the first British skipper across the line this time. Pip learnt to sail on the East coast in our Suffolk
Published 14:15 on 16 Feb 2021
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HPYC Awards Update
Normally we would present the awards at the annual HPYC dinner Dance. We are sorry that this could not go ahead however we are delighted to announce the winners. We will for sure have a formal presentation of the awards when we can this year but here in summary are the results. Social Awards: Best Log/Blog Globetrotter Trophy - Best sailing yacht log - David Wells (Renegade). Read
Published 15:54 on 7 Feb 2021
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Boats and Going Foreign Post Brexit and Will I need the Q Flag!
The question must be on the tip of everyone's' tongue in the world of boating. What happens now after the Brexit agreement which as we all know has been signed,for better or for worse (not a political comment!). Questions about how long we can stay away, what are the customs procedures and do I need the good old Q flag coming back from one of the EU countries etc and more are addressed in this
Published 12:52 on 1 Jan 2021
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Club Temporary Closure and Racing Suspended: Updated 23 Dec 2020
As you will all be aware Suffolk is one of the few regions which remains in the Tier 2 category but many nearby counties/districts are in Tier 4 with the highly restrictive regulations in movement and socialising that this imposes. In line with these changes we have decided that the planned Boxing Day and New Years Day racing cannot take place. The Club as announced before remains closed at least until the end of January
Published 00:00 on 23 Dec 2020
