Members should already have received a printed copy of the 2016 Autumn Newsletter by post. A PDF copy of the Newsletter may be downloaded by selecting the following link: sps-newsletter-autumn-2016
Category: Internal matters
The SPS Autumn 2014 Newsletter is now available
Members should already have received a copy of the 2014 Autumn Newsletter by post. A PDF copy of the Newsletter can be downloaded by clicking on the following link: SPS Newsletter Autumn 2014
Trinity House Quincentenary
SPS is pleased to promote this event organised by the Association of Lighthouse Keepers. (in 2013 we gave them a conservation award for their new lighthouse museum in Hurst Castle) v:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Normal 0 false false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; … Continue reading Trinity House Quincentenary
A new President for SPS
The Society is delighted that The Hon Ralph Montagu agreed to replace Peter Nicholson CBE as its President. Peter Nicholson had been President of the Society since 2005 and has made a major contribution to its work, due to his active involvement, and for which the Society remains in his debt. However he decided that, having … Continue reading A new President for SPS
Bill Pimlott takes over as Chairman of SPS
Bill Pimlott, has taken over from Jeremy Clark as Chairman of the Council of the Solent Protection Society. Bill is a keen sailor and member of the Island sailing club having been Commodore from 2007-2010. Bill is a retired Solicitor and is a former President of the Island Law Society. Jeremy has remained as Vice chairman and will … Continue reading Bill Pimlott takes over as Chairman of SPS
Lymington Harbour Position Report
A guest blog by Geoff Holmes, Lymington Harbour Commissioner. Lymington is a fascinating harbour. The new ferries have caused constant controversy; while the active yacht clubs have produced many famous yachtsman. It is therefore a major factor in Solent life. But the harbour itself is under threat. The Saltmarsh that acts as breakwater and flood … Continue reading Lymington Harbour Position Report
Valentine Rescue
Valentines Day - where better to celebrate than a seaside restaurant? But when the 80mph wind at Milford on Sea near Hurst Castle picked up stones which smashed the windows of the restaurant, the tone of the evening must have changed quite rapidly. Add to that a tidal surge that meant cars were floating down … Continue reading Valentine Rescue
MBM’s best bits from the 2014 London Boat Show
Click here to view the Motor Boats Monthly selected pictures from London Boat Show. Some interesting curiosities!
A Flight up Southampton Water
Interesting video found on You Tube
First shout of the year for RNLI Portsmouth.
http://www.rnlivideolibrary.org.uk/swf/rnli_player.swf?vid=zeUgnj5s Video from RNLI For the full story, click here to go to the RNLI webpage Search and Rescue operations like this are directed by HM Coastguard. But that will change during 2014 as a result of a major reorganisation of Coastguard. Lee on Solent Coastguard will close, and be integrated into the new Coastguard … Continue reading First shout of the year for RNLI Portsmouth.
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