HROA News
HROA Member wins photo competition in Beaulieu
Congratulations for another lovely winning picture from our own Maggie White.
by Anne Bailey - 01/04/2026
SW Region Walk to Venford Reservoir, Dartmoor
A group of members from the SW Region gathered for an excellent walk on Dartmoor on 26 March. Arranged by Wendy Chambers.
by Anne Bailey - 26/03/2026
The AGM and Annual Dinner at the Royal Thames YC and on Zoom 16th Jan 2026
Members enjoyed another annual dinner at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, we welcomed new members to the Committee and awarded the Association's trophies
by Judith Goodacre - 22/01/2026
West Country Pop Up Rally 10th – 21st August.
Members who attended the recent gathering in the South West are now, by and large, safely home. The aim was for members based in the area to be able to meet fellow HR owners on their own territory.
by Anne Bailey - 31/08/2025
Visit to Brompton Bicycle Factory
Sandro Placidi (Luz Lunar) liaised with Brompton to arrange a splendid visit for 24 HROA members in February 2025. UPDATE: Picture Gallery now available on the website (News and Events/Galleries)
by Andy DuPort - 25/05/2025
Border procedures for visiting France
With help from the CA we have compiled some guide notes for members planning to visit the French coast.
by Judy Walker - 01/05/2025
Entering UK from abroad - information from Cruising Association
The Home Office have changed the process for entering or returning to the UK by boat.
by Judy Walker - 07/05/2024
Cruising Association advice on Orca encounters
Cruising Association urges vigilance for orca encounters in The Bay of Biscay, Iberian Peninsula and Strait of Gibraltar
by John Francis - 23/03/2024
Summer Rally rafted up on the Dart
The fleet gathers in Dartmouth, with a trip ashore to visit Rockfish for lunch, and then a guided tour of the Naval college.
by Tim Bishop - 05/06/2023
The HROA Fleet gathers in Poole
First pontoon party of the Summer Rally 2023.
by Tim Bishop - 31/05/2023
Sailing Season Starting!
HROA Members can choose to show their AIS-derived positions on our Fleet Map. This shows the extent of our cruising, and allows members to keep in touch.
by Nigel Kingsley - 29/05/2023
South West Coast Path Walk
On Monday 3 April a group of members enjoyed an excellent walk along the South West Coast Path.
by Anne Bailey - 04/04/2023
HROA Technical Seminar had a few surprises in store
This year's seminar included the option of an overnight stay at the RNLI College at Poole, and an exclusive tour of the world class life saving training facilities.
by Tim Bishop - 13/03/2023
Winter Visit to Windsor Castle
Members watched the Changing of the Guard, enjoyed lunch at a local hotel, before heading to the castle for a presentation on the late Queen, and touring the State Apartments.
by Tim Bishop - 09/03/2023
Moon and Stars completes their first ARC crossing.
Nigel Southern and his crew have completed their ARC in their HR 48, arriving in Grenada on 30th November.
by Judy Walker - 16/12/2022
HROA Shoreside visit to Chatham
A fine turn out in perfect Autumnal weather for the first rally of the Winter Programme
by Tim Bishop - 11/11/2022
Moon and Stars ready for the ARC 2022
Nigel Southern's immaculate HR 48 is ready for her first ARC towards Rodney Bay for Christmas
by Tim Bishop - 04/11/2022
HROA Commodore's Rally - another successful event
Fair winds, good company and an outstanding address make for a great HROA Rally
by Nigel Kingsley - 29/09/2022
The 2022 HROA East Coast Rally a great success
First sailing Eastern Region rally since the start of Covid, members gathered at Bradwell Marina on Blackwater before heading across the mud into Tollesbury
by Tim Bishop - 11/09/2022
HROA member to be presented with RNLI medal
Peter Woods is to be presented with the lifeboat's 40 year service medal 'The Decoration of the Institution'.
by Tim Bishop - 11/09/2022
HM Queen Elizabeth. 1926-2022
It is with great sadness that we have heard of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth.
by Judy Walker - 09/09/2022
New system for departing and entering U K waters
Border Force launches new system for notifying overseas pleasure craft voyages. The following information is provided by RYA.
by Judy Walker - 25/08/2022
Bon Voyage to Moon & Stars
Nigel Southern and a crew of three are setting sail on 22nd August en route for the Canaries and the 2022 ARC Rally. We wish them good luck on this big adventure.
by Judy Walker - 20/08/2022
HROA joins the RYS Queen's Jubilee Parade of Sail
Following the RNLI, all manner of other craft, Dunkirk little ships, even Sir Robin's Suhaili, the HROA fleet were proud to sail past HMS Severn and HRH The Princess Royal at Cowes yesterday.
by Tim Bishop - 07/08/2022
Round the Island Race 2022
Congratulations to Peter Bainbridge on Sky who won ISC Class 6B in his Hallberg Rassy 342
by Judy Walker - 02/07/2022
Biggest ever gathering of Hallberg Rassy yachts
The HROA joined with Dutch sister association 'HR Connectie' to make a combined fleet of some 67 boats at Bruinesse Marina last weekend.
by Tim Bishop - 21/06/2022
The Cruise in Company gather at Zeebrugge
Yachts sailing in company from the Solent gather for the first evening of the HROA Summer Cruise 2022.
by Tim Bishop - 10/06/2022
And they're off...The HROA Summer Cruise 2022
The south coast fleet, 'sail in company', head east towards Zeebrugge for the start of the HROA Summer Cruise to South Holland.
by Tim Bishop - 08/06/2022
Sailing to France - Cherbourg Marina Briefs HROA Members
Magali Hamon of Port Chantereyne, Cherbourg held an excellent Zoom meeting to outline the post Brexit procedures for visiting France.
by Judy Walker - 24/05/2022
Spring Rally Yarmouth
Some 29 HRs gathered in Yarmouth for our traditional Spring Rally - our first visit since 2019
by Judy Walker - 28/04/2022