THE CLUB OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.00AM TO 4.00PM (Public Holidays excepted)
Now that Spring is here the sailing season for cadets is well and truly underway. The Club has introduced a new Cadet Training Membership Scheme, aimed at enabling affordable access to training, lessons and club events. And we start the season with an Easter Egg Safari on the 13th April and an Easter Extravaganza on the 14th - 17th April - for more information on these new initiatives check for full details below in the
Cadet Section or please email Abi Metcalfe
training@bhyc.org.uk.
On Saturday, we kicked off with a fantastic Pre-Season Shakedown, welcoming all members for a fun and social day on the water.
A huge thank you to Crisso Smallman for organising the event and to our dedicated volunteers on the patrol boats. . It was wonderful to see so many out on the waterwhether sailing, rowing, or kayakingmaking the most of the sunny day.
Looking ahead, our next Social Sailing Session will be on Sunday, April 6th, starting at 16:30. If you need to book a club boat, please book via the club website before the 3rd of April to secure your boat will be ready
We look forward to seeing you all at the upcoming events. For more information or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the On Water Team. onwater@bhyc.org.uk
Harrison Carter - Island Sports Achievement Awards
Harrison was initially nominated for the 2025 Island Sports Achievement Awards by Ryde School for his commitments and engagement in sailing over the past year. He then went on to be selected by the Island Sports Awards panel to be the youngest single finalist in Awards Presentation. Harrison began his sailing journey aged 7 at Brading Haven Yacht Club. However, it wasn't until August 2024 when he was just 9 that he began Tera Racing. Over the past four months, Harrison has begun to excel in this sport, regularly placing 2nd, 3rd or 4th in large fleets both across the island and nationally.
Duncan Bates - Chief Instructor & Principal BHYC
Harrison has been learning to sail at Brading Haven Yacht Club for the last two years and I have been lucky enough to coach him. Harrison is a fast learner and has become a regular racer competitor on the water, demonstrating all the characteristics that make him a great sportsman. Despite his size, weight and only starting to race on his 9th birthday in August, he handles his Tera dinghy in heavy airs with the resilience and determination of a much older competitor. He has a great approach to team work and is always willing to help others when rigging or launching/ recovering their boats. His performance on the water and tenacity has inspired others at the club to volunteer to help run coaching sessions. Harrison is undoubtedly a future talent in the sport of sailing and a real credit to the Brading Haven YC and the sport.
For more information about training and coaching at BHYC please email Abi training@bhyc.org.uk
Gig Rowers - Friday April 11th
Come down for a game of pool, drinks and a chat, friends and family all welcome. We'll also be sharing updates about the rowing season ahead and all the upcoming social events
See you there!
Easter Egg Safari - April 13th
Please note: Bookings are not required, however if you are able to pop a message over to training@bhyc.org.uk if you're planning to attend that will ensure we can have enough RIBs and prizes for everyone!
Pitch holders set up 8.00 - 9.30 Booking essential (pay on the day) Private vehicle & table (tables not provided) £10 Additional space by negotiation Donations will be made to Newport Carnival, RNLI & Ryde Sea Cadets To Book a Pitch Call/Text/WhatsApp Heather 07968 401322 or email: heather@ihyc.org.uk
Round the Island Race - Saturday 7th June
Thinking about taking part in this year's Round the Island Race? Now is the time to sign up! Entries are open for the annual 50 nautical-mile race on Saturday 7th June and it promises to be another spectacular event.
The course
The race starts and finishes in Cowes, with boats heading west, circumnavigating the Island. Competitors set off in groups every ten minutes, with the course taking them towards Yarmouth, past the Needles Lighthouse and along the south-west coast of the Island to St. Catherine's Point. The fleet then heads across Sandown Bay to round the Bembridge Ledge Buoy, before passing No Man's Land Fort and across Osborne Bay to the finish line back at Cowes.
Race for All
Whether you are a super competitive sailor or just love being on the water, Round the Island is very much open to all. World-renowned sailors, families and first-time racers will take their place on the start line in June. Nearly 200 prizes are awarded for the event, with boats of every shape and size competing to win individual class and overall trophies.
The BHYC Training Team would like to introduce the Easter Extravaganza!! This course will be tailored exactly to the cadet's wants and needs, with a planning day on April 14th where they will get to know one another and decide (with the help of their instructor) what they want to cover over the next 3 days, both on and off the water. A brand new, never-before-seen course unique to BHYC! Please note this course is suitable for cadets RYA stage 3 and above. Drop me an email at training@bhyc.org.uk with any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible for the Easter Extravaganza!! - Abi Senior Instructor.
Calling all young adventurers! We are continuing our under 18's D&D group! Arrive at 6pm for a 6:15 - 6:30ish start.
A block of 6 game sessions are £20 per player for club members and £25 for non-members. Games will run every Thursday 6-8pm starting on the 20th of March. Parents of multiple players can claim a discount of £2 off the price of their second child, and £5 off for the third.
The bar will be open during sessions to serve drinks and snacks. Spaces are limited so make sure to book through the Members' Portal on the BHYC website!
For one night only, Curry & Quiz on Thursday 3rd April. Choose from Lamb Madras (hot), Chicken Korma (mild) or Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, Spinach & Chickpea curry (medium) with poppadum, naan and a selction of cooling dips. Please use the sign up sheet on the entrance hall noticeboard to book.
Music Night
New for 2025!
Please help us give a warm BHYC welcome to Sunny Brown, one half of acclaimed Island singers, Sunny & Blue, bringing beautiful vocals, accompanied by acoustic guitar, with songs from the 1960's & onwards.
Latin American Party Night!
Do you know your Caida from your Cucaracha? Join us for a fun Latin American evening at the Club with professional dancers from Isle of Wight Salsa and then a chance to give it a go! Followed by a delicious buffet with food from the region. Sign up in the Club foyer or email social@bhyc.org.uk and we'll do it for you.
This Sunday we will be serving roast loin of pork with crispy crackling and Isle of Wight roast rump of beef. All served with creamy cauliflower cheese and crispy roast potatoes. Vegan and vegetarian options available too. It's a special Quiz Night tonight as it's Quiz & Curry! Lamb Madras, Chicken Korma and Cauliflower Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry all served with rice, poppadom, naan and dips. For dessert Barbara has a Baileys Cheesecake.
New!
We are doing bowls of roast potatoes on Sundays - with gravy, either to eat in or takeaway. Price £4 eat in, £3.50 takeaway.
New 2025 Menus
We offer Winter menus for Lunch, Evening and Dessert (click the buttons below) and we hope you'll enjoy the dishes we've introduced. In addition to the menus linked below there is also a Rally Menu for visiting clubs to enjoy, as well as a Light Bites lunch menu.
Members can now enjoy a 5% discount on all food when paying with their Club Card. Paying with your Membership Card also helps to reduce our bank charges, so please consider loading your card periodically to use it for several transactions, and don't forget your Membership Card also gives you a 10% discount on a selection of drinks.
Current Opening Times
RESTAURANT HOURS FROM FEBRUARY 2025
Donna, Archie and team offer Galley dining services during the hours below. Please note that the Galley will not be open on Friday and Saturday evenings when there is no event taking place, or if there are no booked tables by 2.30pm. Members are therefore encouraged to book ahead if they wish to dine.
Catering outside the days and times shown below can be arranged for events.
Galley:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - Closed (unless otherwise advertised) Thursday - Closed unless event advertised) Friday - 12 noon to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9pm Saturday - 12 noon to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9pm Sunday - 12 noon to 3pm (Sunday Roast)
Catering outside the above days and times can be arranged for events.
Bar:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12 noon - 2:30pm, evening closed unless event booked Thursday and Friday 12 noon - 2:30pm and 6 - 11pm Saturday 12 noon - 11pm Sunday and Public Holidays 12 noon - 4pm, evening closed unless event booked
nb Bar may close early if no members are present.
Brading Haven Yacht Club, Embankment Road St Helens Isle of Wight PO33 1XQ
