Huge Congratulations to Matt Burge and Phil Angrave National Osprey Champions and well done to Poole A Team who came second in the team competition. A great achievement with 8 Poole boats competing with 5 finishing in the top 10.

The Mumbles Yacht Club hosted the Osprey Nationals Fri 3 Jul to Sun 6 Jul 2025 with strong 25 knots breezes at the event.

The Poole fleet had 8 Ospreys, the strongest club by far in attendance.
Phil Angrave and Matt Rainback from Poole won the previous 2 years but Matt Rainback wasn't able to attend this year.
Phil attempted the hat-trick this year by racing with Matt Burge.

The Poole fleet finished in 1st, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 9th, 15th, 19th & 22nd.
Emily Cross winning the first female crew and Harriet Watkins winning the under 25 helm.
The final result was that Matt Burge and Phil Angrave won the event.

In 2025, we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (8 May) , remembering the end of the Second World War in Europe and the Pacific. At Poole Yacht Club, we pay tribute to the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of all those who served—both in battle and on the home front. As a mark of respect, the Club flag will be flown at half-mast . The anniversary gives us all a moment to pause, remember, and reflect on the lasting importance of peace, freedom, and coming together as a community.

The General Committee approved the installation of solar panels earlier this year. Having considered comparative quotes. ProStar Energy were selected, and the installation went ahead at the end of April comprising 62 panels on the Boat Shed and 22 panels on the club house roof, 3 inverters and a 15kW battery. The equipment is provided by Solax. There is sufficient space to add panels in the future if it is considered beneficial to the club.

The installation was live on the 1st May, and in May and June the club saved in excess of £8,000 on the electricity bills compared to last year. The solar panels are also significantly reducing Co2 emissions. As at the 27th July the panels have generated 17.46 mWh, which is the equivalent saving of 12.37 tonnes of Co2 saved. It is the equivalent of the amount of 204 trees having been planted, or 6.21 tonnes of coal saved.

JR Hazell

Over the next few months there will be several essential maintenance activities underway across the club including:

• Roof Repairs
• Flooring replacement to the Third Floor.
• Decorating of the Third Floor
• Plumbing improvements throughout the Clubhouse & Yard
• A Deep Clean of the Changing Rooms.

Please bear with us as this work progress and help us maintain the standards we all enjoy