The great news at the moment is that crew bookings for John Laing next season are looking incredibly strong, with many voyages already fully-booked and confirmed. There are...
Newsletters 2004
OOYT South’s weekly newsletter, including details of what has happened on the boat in the last week, plus short notice sailing vacancies for crew and sea staff and other ways you can get involved, plus all the charity’s news.
Newsletter editions – Archive
OYT South’s email newsletter is produced virtually every week, usually on a Friday. It contains details of what has happened on the boat in the last week, plus short notice sailing vacancies for crew and sea staff, news of shorebased events and training, and any news and gossip that people want to share with other members of OYT South.
OYT South bulletin 10th December 2004
Yes, John Laing is finally out of the water and now sits safe and snug inside the shed at Hamble Yacht Services! This is by far and away the most pleasant environment we have had...
OYT South bulletin 3rd December 2004
First, a short-notice opportunity for anyone who reads this bulletin on the day it goes out: there are spaces available on the one-day first aid course TOMORROW, Saturday 4th...
OYT South bulletin 26th November 2004
Bosun Craig has been having a happy week. Anyone who has had much to do with bosuns knows that if there’s one thing they really like, it’s taking things to bits (anyone who...
OYT South bulletin 19th November 2004
Finally, the news you have all been waiting for: we have a refit house with lots of room for all of you to stay when you come to help! The address is 24 River Green, Hamble le...
OYT South bulletin 10th November 2004
Yes, it’s that time again – time to scrub, paint, polish, grease, tweak, maintain or repair just about every part of JOHN LAING that any normal person can reach, plus all the...
OYT South bulletin 29th October 2004
The 2004 sailing season which started with gales and rain has ended in much the same way; but fortunately both ends of the season were marked by lively voyages during which...
OYT South bulletin 22nd October 2004
JOHN LAING is reaching the end of the sailing season with only a couple more voyages to go (and no more sailing vacancies to advertise in 2004). It all seems to have flashed by...
OYT South bulletin 15th October 2004
Only one more set of sailing vacancies to advertise before the end of the 2004 season! If you want to come sailing with us this year, this is your last chance: a weekend voyage,...
OYT South bulletin 8th October 2004
Quite a few items of news this week. It looks as though we may still have one or two vacancies on the weekend trip 22nd – 24th October, Southampton to Southampton, £110, starting...
OYT South bulletin 1st October 2004
There are many extra names on the mailing list this week, because of all the people who expressed interest and left email addresses at the Southampton Boat Show, plus various...
OYT South bulletin 23rd September 2004
JOHN LAING is still tied up in Ocean Village with Princess Craig in charge. He has various jobs to do, so if anyone wants to lend a helping hand, give him a call on 07990 518915...
OYT South bulletin 17th September 2004
Just a short note this week as JOHN LAING isn’t sailing so there isn’t much in the way of gossip or funny stories. Skipper Wolf and Bosun / Princess Craig have spent the week...
OYT South bulletin 10th September 2004
Crew vacancies: Four days, 20th-24th Sept, £230 Weekend, 24th-26th Sept, £130 Six days, 15th-21st Oct, £270 Weekend, 29th Oct – 1st Nov, £110 Call the office 0870 241 2252 Adult...
OYT South bulletin 27th August 2004
If there is anyone out there who doesn’t always read to the end of these rambling bulletins, you may not have realised that you’ll normally find all the last-minute berth...
OYT SOUTH - Archive of old Newsletters
If you have sailed with us since 2004, you should be able to find a report of your voyage.
You can see the full list of newsletters in the archive when you click here. These are taken from an old website, so please note that old images no longer work; and some of the links will not find their old URL locations.
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