HROA News
SW Region Walk - Stoke Fleming - 25 Mar 25
The West Country Wanderers were out in the lovely spring weather for a walk around the Stoke Fleming areas.
by Anne Bailey - 25/03/2025
The HROA Habama Trophy reaches this year’s winner
A HROA visit to the Brompton Bicycle factory provides an opportunity for Phil McGoldrick to receive the Habama Trophy for his long cruise to join last year's Summer Cruise.
by Judith Goodacre - 03/03/2025
The Christoph Rassy Endeavour Trophy
Following the AGM in January the winner of the CR Endeavour trophy was presented to Jim Rowland and he and his crew met up to celebrate the award
by Judith Goodacre - 20/01/2025
Imray to phase out chart publishing
Imray has announced the gradual conclusion of their chart publishing operations, marking the end of an era.
by John Francis - 07/12/2024
Home Office General Maritime eVisa Engagement Event presentations
Home Office information on the Universal Permission to Travel (UPT) to the submit a Pleasure Craft (sPCR) service.
by John Francis - 15/09/2024
HROA Summer Rally 2024 draws to a close
A total of 17 HRs took part in at least one stage of this year's very successful summer cruise.
by Anne Bailey - 28/06/2024
Round The Island Race 2024 - Success for HR 36 "RAMBLE ON"
HROA Member Jim Rowland and his crew completed one of the toughest Round The Island Races in living memory.
by Tina Scott - 23/06/2024
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
Spring Rally weekend in Yarmouth 26th April 2024
At our first rally of the year some 48 members gathered in Yarmouth- most by boat but some by ferry.
by Barrie Poeton - 29/04/2024
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
A tour of the Hallberg Rassy factory in Ellös and taking delivery of a new HR44
This is a Youtube video published by Sailing Haldis. In their new series, Sailing Breezy, he and his wife take ownership of a Hallberg Rassy 44 in Ellös, Sweden and go on a tour of the factory.
by John Francis - 10/03/2024
November visit to Salisbury Cathedral
Three hundred and thirty two steps to the top of the tallest spire in Britain.
by Nick Nottingham - 20/12/2023
HROA Committee gather at Chichester Yacht Club
On a windy and very wet November Saturday the Committee met at Chichester YC for their twice yearly meeting. One member joined by Zoom.
by Judy Walker - 05/11/2023
South West Region Walk - 25 Oct 23
Sixteen members, plus Poppy the spaniel, joined the SW Region walk today - based on the village of Belstone near Okehampton.
by Anne Bailey - 25/10/2023
Braving the weather to enjoy a visit to Hampton Court Palace
Lunch at the Thames Motor Yacht Club then a brisk walk to Hampton Court Palace for HROA members.
by Nigel Kingsley - 19/10/2023
Clipper Bon Voyage event
11 HRs gathered to see the start of the Clipper Round the World Race which left Portsmouth on 3rd September.
by Judy Walker - 04/09/2023
Hallberg Rassy Open Varv (Yard) Weekend
HROA Members travelled to Sweden to enjoy a very special long weekend at Ellos.
by Tim Bishop - 27/08/2023
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