Solent Branch

Latest Information

The Branch Committee has made plans for the following Events in 2024.

Solent Events Calendar

Event Coordinators are needed for most of these Rallies in 2024,  all event booking has been organised by the Solent Events Secrerary Sue Fellows Freeman but Coordinators are needed on the day for each rally,  anyone prepared to become an event coordinator should email Sue at solentevents@moodyowners.org to find out what is required or contact any other Solent Commitee Member.

Circumstances at the time will dictate if events are able to proceed or will need to be cancelled.

Click here to access event sign up lists and e-newsletters in the Solent Members Forum
2024 MOA SOLENT BRANCH AGM CALLING NOTICE

Please see calling notice for the MOA Solent Branch AGM that is to be held at Hornet Services Sailing Club on Sunday 28th January, 2024.

We have arranged for tea/coffee to be available on arrival. The meeting will be followed by our annual fitting out lunch. Details are being finalised but we expect a roast and a vegetarian option for the main course followed by dessert. As a guide price we expect this to around £20 per person.

After lunch there is the option for a group visit to the Royal Navy Submarine Museum that is close to HSSC. For a group of 12 or more the price will be £21 per person. www.nmrn.org.uk/visit-us/submarine-museum

If you will be attending the AGM can you advise by send an email to our Captain, Andy Billowes at solentcaptain@moodyowners.org who will  send you a booking form once the lunch details have been finalised.

If you are unable to attend please send your apology to our Secretary, Karen Billowes at solentsecretary@moodyowners.org

Welcome
Solent Branch members can be found in most harbours and marinas along the South Coast between Poole and Dover and the Solent Branch Committee works hard to deliver events across the year to provide opportunities for us all to meet up.
Solent Members Forum
The Solent Members Forum is the place to visit to view “Event Sign Up Lists” and any other information your Branch Committee chooses not to make available to the “world at large”.

 

 

You can view the Solent Members Forum via the Forum Dropdown menu or by clicking the link in the box immediately below the Latest information area on the Solent Homepage.  If you access the Solent Members Forum via the Information Exchange you may find you have the discussion tab highlighted – if so click the overview tab to view the full version of the information.  You need to be logged on to the website to view the Solent Members Forum in the same way as you need to be logged on to access the Technical Library or to view entries on the Info Exchange.  If you have forgotten your password or username please visit the Members tab on the Main Menu where you will find help.

We issue periodic email updates and a copy of each email can be viewed in the Solent Members Forum.

Informal Meets

Sometimes Solent Branch members will suggest an “Informal Meet” – a simple gathering!

The idea is that people will simply turn up at a particular location and be responsible for making their own anchoring or berthing and dining arrangements.  The whole idea is based on informality and spontaneity.

If you spot an opportunity to propose an Informal Meet, why not take a chance and send a message via the Solent Branch Discussion Board.  Alternatively, if you are already afloat you could try using your VHF radio or its DSC function to broiadcast a message.

The Solent Branch uses VHF Channel 77 and has adopted a group call sign of Compass. Our group DSC MMSI number is 023200031.

If you do enjoy a successful meet please send a short report with photos (if you have any) to our team of website updaters to help encourage other Branch members to participate.