sovereign harbour yacht club official brochure 2014

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Contents

WelcomeClub History SHYC – the Club TodayVisitors and GuestsBar and GalleyBecoming a MemberKeeping in TouchSovereign Harbour MarinaCruising in CompanyRacingThe Sussex Regatta and Sussex ChampionshipSaturday SailingSocial EventsSafety and TrainingCorporate Sailing DaysWeddings and FunctionsCorporate EventsFunction Suite SpecificationsChristmas PartiesHow to Find UsContact Us

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Welcome

Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club prides itself on being an active, all-

year-round club with one of the best clubhouses on the south coast.

Our bright, modern clubhouse, which we opened in 2006, is the base

for our active racing, cruising and social programmes, and we enjoy

a wide range of events throughout the year. Located at the eastern

end of Eastbourne’s famous promenade, Sovereign Harbour is one of

the largest and most stunning marinas in northern Europe. Excellent

visitor facilities, berthing for nearly 1,000 boats and 24/7 access make

Sovereign Harbour a popular port of call for yachtsmen.

The Royal Sovereign Suite on the top floor of the Club, for private

functions and conferencing. With stunning harbour views and ample

free parking, it is the ideal venue for any event.

Whether a prospective member or a visiting yachtsman, you will find

Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club to be a friendly club. We extend a warm

welcome to visitors from the UK and the continent alike.

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Club History

Sovereign Harbour, originally known as The Crumbles, was built by

developers Carillion and opened in 1993. In those early days the harbour

was not quite the enchanting or well-appointed location to be found

today, with the thoughts of a yacht club and accompanying purpose-

built facilities little more than a distant dream.

However, the early boat-owners had several things in common, among

them sharing a love of the water and for having a good time in the

company of like-minded individuals.

One such person was John Males, who formed “the berth holders”,

a group who held their first meeting in the Boat House. The lack of a

clubhouse proved nothing more than a small hindrance rather than an

insurmountable obstacle and as a group they had many an evening with

parties and barbecues and singing late into the night outside and inside

the shower block.

After this, John instigated the first Yacht Club – finding the building and

raising the money from other boat owners – and spending many hours

putting it together with other volunteers; painting and decorating, and

running the Galley before handing it over to a franchise. John was the

first commodore, for 18 months, and then President, supported by his

wife Maureen. Then, just as now, it was club to be proud of.

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Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club moved into its first clubhouse in 1997.

The old clubhouse, a group of portable buildings, was purchased by the

founders of the club. This, together with the active encouragement of

Sovereign Harbour Marina Ltd (SHM), who leased a plot of ground for a

peppercorn rent, enabled the members to erect and furnish the building

on its former site east of the main harbour.

In 2001 we were required to move (buildings and all) close to our present

site in the North Harbour where we improved and extended the club

buildings.

With the support of SHM, negotiations for a permanent home were

successfully concluded in December 2004 and, after obtaining detailed

planning permission for a purpose-built facility, we took up occupation

of the new building to coincide with hosting the Sussex Regatta in April

2006.

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SHYC – the Club Today

Today, SHYC is a thriving yacht club. Our smart clubhouse, one of the best

facilities on the south coast, serves the needs of our diverse membership

as well as providing a much-needed social club for harbour residents.

With air-conditioned bars, large picture windows and extensive sunny

balconies on both the first and second floors, the clubhouse provides

fantastic views over the North Harbour and is the perfect place to relax

and enjoy the marina.

The contemporary design provides three floors comprising:

• Ground floor – main entrance and berth holders’ facilities

• 1st floor – club room and bar incorporating a small training/conference

room

• 2nd floor – main function and conference suite and toilets, including

disabled facilities.

We are proud of our clubhouse and prouder still of our reputation as a

thriving, active and friendly club.

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Visitors and Guests

Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club extends a warm welcome to members,

their guests and visiting yachtsmen.

The yacht club is located in the North Harbour adjacent to the lift-out

hoist – directly facing the Waterfront car park and just a five-minute

walk from the visitor pontoons.

Sailors visiting the marina are encouraged to make full use of our

clubhouse and join in with our various social, cruising and racing

activities. Simply sign the visitors’ book inside the Flag Room and then

come and say hello at the bar where you will invariably find a friendly

face to talk to.

We have free Wi-Fi available for use by visitors. Members can sign in

up to four guests at any one time and each guest may come in up to

six times per year. More frequent visitors will be invited to join in their

own right. We are a family-friendly club and well-behaved children are

always welcome, though we regret that pets are not permitted in the

clubhouse.

The sailing community is naturally a very friendly fraternity and we are

confident the reception you receive at Sovereign Harbour will be as

genuine and warm as you will find at any yacht club anywhere.

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Bar and Galley

Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club is a fantastic venue for eating, drinking

and socialising. With superb views across the North Harbour from the

air-conditioned clubhouse and its sunny balconies, there is no better

place to relax and soak up the sights, sounds and atmosphere of this

amazing marina. We have a well-stocked bar with an extensive range of

beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, all served with a smile by our bar

staff. It is open every evening Tuesday-Thursday and from midday on

Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In the galley we serve excellent quality food

at very reasonable prices. There is a Sunday Carvery, themed food nights

and, during the summer, frequent barbecues on the balcony. Our Sunday

carvery is very popular and we recommend booking a table. The menu

features a choice of succulent roasts and all the trimmings, followed by

tempting desserts.

Good food and good company enjoyed in the most wonderful of settings

is an enticing combination that proves difficult to resist. Ahoy! our

monthly newsletter, club noticeboards and our website all have details

of forthcoming food nights and other special culinary events. To enable

us to plan the catering, tables in the galley should be booked in advance

in person at the bar, or simply by phoning the club.

For further information about the bar and galley please call 01323

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Becoming a Member

Membership of Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club is open to anyone whether

you have an interest in water sports including sailing, power boating or

diving, or are just looking for somewhere different to socialize on the

harbor. You do not have to be a boat owner to join the club as social

members are very welcome. Anyone interested in getting out on the

water is encouraged to join as there are usually boat owning members

looking for extra crew for racing or cruising. The Club is keen to attract

new members. We hold Open Days at various times throughout the year,

advertised around the harbour and in local newsletters, but anyone who

is interested in becoming a member is welcome to drop in at any time

to look around and have a friendly chat. Our membership rates are

highly competitive at £90p.a. for full membership and £60p.a. for social

membership.

As well as having active sailing, racing and social programmes, SHYC

members benefit from use of the superb clubhouse facilities, with

delightful views and an excellent members bar Our members also

benefit from a range of discounts negotiated with local companies. We

offer full membership to anyone who is a boat owner or is associated

with a boat as regular crew and offer social membership to members

who are not directly associated with boating but wish to enjoy the Club’s

lively social side.

All members have access to the same great facilities and are welcome

to attend the club’s Annual General Meeting in November, but you do

need to be a full member to vote on policy matters. You also need to be

a full member to hold office on the Club’s Board. If you are interested

in becoming a member, please contact the Membership Secretary at

[email protected] or complete the appropriate application form

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Keeping in Touch

The Club is keen to keep its members informed of what is going on and

as well as the more traditional means of notice boards and word of

mouth, makes use of all the latest technological advances so no-one can

complain they have been kept in the dark!

Members receive a monthly e-newsletter, Ahoy!, with details of what’s

happening in the Club and what’s on the radar for the coming weeks. You

can download this from the Club’s website. We have an excellent website,

with all the latest information, and also have our own Facebook page

(tinyurl.com/shyconfacebook) so you can become a fan of Sovereign

Harbour Yacht Club and receive automatic email updates.

Race results and reports are published on our website and are also

supplied to the local press so you can keep an eye on who the star

performers are in our racing fleet (or maybe read about your own

success!) iPhone users can access the Club’s information directly from

their device. This pocket version gives all the latest information at the

touch of a button, anywhere, anytime.

Services offered include:

• Forthcoming events for the next 10 days

• Local weather

• Tidal predictions (next two)

• Wind & sea - wind strength and direction, plus weather warnings for

the next 24 hours; plus sea state

• Latest news

• Race results - the latest race, instantly published once times are

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Sovereign Harbour Marina

Sovereign Harbour comprises five harbours that together provide more

than 800 marina berths and make up the UK’s largest composite marina.

The inner basins are entered via one of two 24-hour high-capacity locks

and along with floating pontoons, these locks make access to the marina

easy - even for the novice boater.

Sovereign Harbour’s outstanding location on the Sussex coastline also

offers easy cruising along the south coast - east to the Kentish coastal

ports - and west to Brighton Marina and the delights of the Solent. We

are also a great starting point for crossing the English Channel to France,

Holland or Belgium.

On shore, Sovereign Harbour offers superb marina facilities and a

professional team of staff is on hand 24 hours a day to assist boat owners.

In fact, Sovereign Harbour’s first-class facilities and customer service

have earned the marina the prestigious Yacht Harbour Association’s Five

Gold Anchor award, as well as the Royal Yachting Association’s Berth

Holders’ Charter.

As well as SHYC’s own wonderful and welcoming clubhouse, why not

explore ‘The Waterfront’ with its cosmopolitan mix of bars, restaurants

and cafés which add to the laid-back atmosphere. Here you can take

time to enjoy a meal on the quayside or just relax and watch the world

go by.

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Just moments away from the marina, you’ll find a retail park with an

ASDA, a good mix of high street retailers and a multiplex cinema. A little

further away still there’s the Victorian seaside town of Eastbourne.

CCTV cameras add to the reassuring 24-hour on-site security at the

marina. Berthing accommodation is first-class too with quality floating

pontoons designed for maximum stability and safety; these pontoons

can cater for vessels up to 24m in length.

Sovereign Harbour offers one of the best-equipped fully-serviced

boatyards on the south coast with lifting facilities that include the use of

an Italian Ascom Travel-lift that’s capable of lifting up to 50 tonnes with

a maximum beam of 5.7m. The lift also supports a 2-tonne crane that is

ideal for engine lifts or mast work.

The boatyard with its professional team operates throughout the year

providing lift, high pressure wash hull cleaning, mast removal/stepping

and engine lift services.

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Cruising in Company

Every season SHYC looks to provide an exciting cruising calendar with

something for everyone – from short weekend breaks and long spring/

summer holidays, travelling across the Channel and down to the West

Country, to familiar destinations and new ports.

Some of our members undertake challenging cruises but the emphasis

is on enjoyment making many local trips, enabling as many boats

as possible to feel comfortable about each voyage. We particularly

welcome any new boats that have not cruised with us before and invite

them to join in with the familiar faces.

It only takes one voyage with the cruising section to realise what a

friendly bunch our members are and having been out with us once we

guarantee you will want to spend all of your spare time on the water in

good company and visiting destinations of interest.

Skippers’ meetings are always held to provide as much information

as possible to help us cruise together, and we also hold ‘crew-meet-

skippers’ events for members looking for crew places and skippers

looking for extra hands on deck.

We want to deliver a programme that pleases as many members as

possible and always welcome ideas and suggestions for members about

how this popular section of the club can be made even more enjoyable.

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Racing

Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club is able to offer its keen sailing membership

an active all-year round programme of racing. SHYC is a prime hosts for

the Sussex Regatta (Easter 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2012) and actively

supports both the RNLI and Beneteau Regattas each summer.

Members travel to support other regattas and races; for example Royal

Escape a single day race in May from Brighton’s palace pier to Fecamp in

Normandy, Cowes Week and Ramsgate Week – generally in early August

and various national Championships.

For the hardy souls who enjoy racing whatever the weather or the air

temperature, the Club racing year starts in early January with the aptly-

named Frostbite series. This is traditionally a six-race series run every

other Sunday morning, with boats counting their four best results to

determine the overall win. There are two Spring series, featuring eight

races of differing lengths from five to 20 miles, with again the keen

sailors who have contested every race being able to discard their worst

results.

With longer days those who enjoy their time on the water can continue

racing throughout the summer with some especially relaxing Wednesday

evening series to chase away the midweek blues, and you don’t need to

worry that you might not be able to complete a full series as three series

allow you to fit in your annual holiday around the Race Calendar!

With two competitive winter series taking place from early September

to mid-December, you will see there truly is racing throughout the year

and this culminates in the Boxing Day Rum Race, where yes, you have

guessed it, the prize is a ....bottle of rum to warm you up after that

refreshing jaunt on the sea.

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A good many Club boats take part in the Round the Island race out of

Cowes at the end of June, and SHYC’s own regatta, run in conjunction

with the RNLI is a particular highlight of the year at the end of August.

More recently our yachts are taking part in Regattas in France and the

RORC Fastnet race and getting very good results

Then there is the offshore series, which rewards the best performing

yacht in the major races we attend at home and abroad during the

course of the season.

Trophies are awarded for all these series and are presented at one of

the Club’s two prize- giving evenings in October or the Spring and the

silverware may be taken home by the victors or continue to grace the

club Trophy cabinet.

Our wonderful sailing tradition and team GB’s success in the recent

Olympic Games sailing, held down in Weymouth and Portland, has seen

an upsurge in the popularity of our sport and is something that will

continue to grow being the island nation that we are.

Having seen, either in person, or on the television, what an exhilarating

sport sailing can be more and more people want to have a go themselves.

We might not all have the natural talent, drive or determination to

become the next Ben Ainslie, but the sport welcomes all ages and

abilities and if you do not have a craft yourself, there are always other

skippers looking for crew.

The beauty about sailing is that you can be competitive whatever your

boat, because the handicap system we use to determine our winners

gives everyone a chance of glory on a particular day, depending on the

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strength of the wind, the water conditions and, of course, their own

natural ability

A broad range of boats in length, weight and age make up the two classes

of races that compete for over a dozen cups and awards each year. The

larger and keener racers compete under the IRC flag, with a second class

of Club handicapped competitors, CPI (club performance indicator), for

those who like the idea of competition but not at the cost of expensive

rigging and measuring. Both classes actively encourage new members

to participate, so there is an opportunity to experience all the skills

required for sailing, or simply find your niche. You don’t necessarily have

to be very young or supremely fit and the beauty of sailing a yacht is that,

unlike a dinghy, it doesn’t capsize.

If you love the sea but don’t want to go on it, don’t let that stop you.

You are always welcome to join the Race Officer on the start line on

Sunday morning at 10am most weeks down near the sewage works on

the seafront, or join us all in the bar after racing and hear us congratulate

or commiserate with each other.

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The Sussex Regatta and Sussex Championship

The Sussex Regatta was started a few years ago as a way to improve the

standard of yacht racing in Sussex by promoting better competition.

It was originally run by the three main yacht clubs in central Sussex – the

Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club, Sussex Yacht Club and Brighton Marina

Yacht Club, with Arun Yacht Club joining the organising committee in

2011. At first each club was left alone to organise whatever sort of regatta

they preferred. But since 2005 there has been increasing co-operation

between the clubs to share resources, expertise and to improve the

standard of racing. There is now a standing organising committee with

representatives from all the clubs.

The site of the regatta rotates between the participating clubs, with

SHYC proud host of the event in 2012.

Open to everyone from any of the yacht clubs in Sussex, from Chichester

to Rye, the regatta is usually held over the Easter Weekend so is one of

the first major meetings of the year.

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In 2007 the Sussex Combined Clubs Handicap (SCCH) system was started

which is now used by the clubs in their open events, the Sussex Regatta

and the Royal Escape Race.

The Sussex Championship had been decided on the outcome of a single

event, the Sussex Regatta. But in 2010 the Sussex Combined Clubs

Committee agreed to extend the scope of the Championship, which is

now decided on a series of qualifying events and has become known as

the Sussex Challenge Series.

It now consists of a series of regattas - the Sussex Regatta, plus the

individual regattas of the four member yacht clubs.

Using a high point-scoring system, with results in the Sussex Regatta

counting double, prizes are awarded to the boats that perform best over

the whole series of regattas in both IRC and SCCH (PY) classes. In addition

a prize is awarded to the club performing best overall.

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Saturday Sailing

Saturday Sailing is a new initiative to Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club that

offers the chance for novice and improver sailors to become involved in

crewing on racing boats. We take people with a variety of experience

and offer a gradual introduction to yacht racing with our experienced

fleet of skippers and crew over five Saturday mornings.

Much of the course is land-based – in our fabulous yacht club clubhouse

– with the emphasis on covering the essential areas of theory such as

tying knots, packing spinnakers, race start procedures, racing rules,

names of items on the boats and much more besides.

At the end of each session there will also be the opportunity for each

attendee to get out on the water on board some of the fastest local

yachts to practise some of the basic sailing and racing techniques

covered during the course.

Saturday Sailing sessions are provided by volunteers who receive no

payment for their involvement. Saturday Sailing is not an ‘official’ training

course, it is designed to provide an introduction to inshore yacht racing

and an appreciation of the basic skills required to crew on a racing yacht.

Lifejackets are provided, but you need to come prepared to be outside

for a couple of hours. Waterproofs are essential, as are sailing gloves,

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There is a very active social side to the yacht club, with several events

every month catering for all tastes - live bands and discos, quiz nights,

karaoke and the occasional talk of local interest.

Those with a passion for a good time should boogie on down to the Club

on a weekend when we often have a party with a live band or disco every

month.

Our regular events include quiz nights, which take place on the first and

third Thursdays of the month, and a Ladies Lunch.once a month.There’s

also a superb calendar of traditional yacht club social events from the

Fitting Out to Laying Up Suppers, Burns’ Night, Commodore’s Sail Past,

Trafalgar Supper, Christmas Lunch, and New Year’s Eve party.

Where else can you enjoy such a varied and lively social scene at the

harbour? And remember, many of these events are free of charge to

Club members.

The social programme is published every month on the Club’s website

and Club noticeboards. Also look out for updates on forthcoming events

and activities in Ahoy!, the club’s monthly newsletter.

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Safety and Training

Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club is a Royal Yachting Association-recognised

training centre and offers a comprehensive range of RYA-approved

courses with options for all ages and abilities. Courses are taught by a

highly qualified team of instructors and coaches.

The following courses are offered:

• Day Skipper RYA Theory Course

• Yachtmaster RYA Theory Course

• Basic Navigation & Safety (Shorebased)

• Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore (Shorebased)

In addition, the club runs a range of practical one-day courses which

include:

• Diesel Engine

• First Aid

• Marine Radio Short Range Certificate

• Radar

Besides these formal courses, arrangements can be made through the

club to meet specific practical training needs, including coaching for the

Yachtmaster practical exam and ladies-only sailing days.

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A growing number of countries require an International Certificate of

Competence (ICC) to be held by skippers, sailing in their territorial and

inland waters. The Club is authorised to carry out the necessary test

procedure for those who need it, and can arrange a short session of pre-

test tuition if required.

SHYC is keen to promote high standards of safety at sea. This aim is

pursued, both by raising personal skill levels under the RYA Training

Scheme, and also by co-operation with the Sovereign Harbour Berth-

Holders Association and the Eastbourne RNLI Water Safety Team, staging

safety events in the Harbour to focus on particular issues, such as flares,

lifejackets, and life-rafts.

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Corporate Sailing Days

Why not entertain your clients or say Thank You to your staff with a

corporate sailing day out of Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club? With ample

free parking and great transport links SHYC is the perfect place for your

special event out on the water. We can provide either a gentle cruise

around the bay of Eastbourne including a sail past the iconic Beachy

Head lighthouse or something a little more energetic with a competitive

edge: With a minimum of 16 guests we can provide two yachts. During

the day they will be taught how to sail and then race the yachts. To add

another dimension to the day why not provide your guests with the thrill

of a fast ride in a Zap Cat or Rib?

Each corporate day will be tailored to your specific needs, but a typical

day, depending on the weather, would consist of:

08.30 Arrival at Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club for breakfast and safety

briefing 09.30 Out to sea in the yachts for some training on both sailing

and racing techniques 12.30 Lunch served on the yachts whilst at anchor

in the bay. During the lunchtime break your guests could have the option

to sample the thrill of a fast ride in either a rib or Zap Cat 14.00 Time to

put into practice the lessons learnt in the morning with some friendly

but competitive racing between the yachts 15.30 Return to the yacht

club for refreshments, prize giving and dinner enjoying the views from

the Club House balcony.

Whatever the reason for your event Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club

would like to talk to you about the options available to make your day a

memorable one for your guests.

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Weddings and Functions

The Royal Sovereign Suite is the perfect venue for private parties,

luncheons, buffets, banquets and wedding receptions. It can seat

between 40 and 100 for a sit-down meal depending on the desired

seating arrangement or up to 150 for a buffet or evening reception.

There is a wide choice of cuisine for all palates and we have a fully

licensed bar and an extensive wine list.

With such a spectacular aquatic backdrop, we are confident you will

enjoy some wonderful, lasting memories in a unique and romantic

setting. The extensive balconies at first and second floor level provide a

sunny platform for viewing over the North Harbour.

We appreciate that your wedding day should be one of the most special

days of your life and our philosophy is that it should be as important

to us as it is to you. We think you will be impressed by our attention to

detail and some of those extra touches that can make all the difference.

Our friendly staff are on hand to ensure your event runs smoothly

combining the highest level of service. We pride ourselves in being

able to cater for any function and will work with you to ensure yours is

a celebration to remember. Amongst the functions we cater for on a

regular basis are:

• Weddings

• Christenings

• Birthdays

• Private Parties

• Business Luncheons

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As for the food, you only have to see a full clubhouse sampling the

delights of a Sunday Carvery to get an idea of how greatly the talents

of our catering team are appreciated by the yacht club’s discerning

membership.

For special occasions, you can rest assured there will be similar ringing

endorsements from your guests. Choice, value and quality are features

of our menu options. Choose anything from a cold and hot finger or

fork buffet right up to a four-course sit-down meal.

If you are looking for something just a little bit different, why not

consider treating your guests to a hog roast? Cooked by our chefs and

served on our balcony, the menu features French bread, crackling,

sausage stuffing, salad, pasta salad and apple sauce and is available to

bookings of a minimum of 80 people.

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Corporate Events

Our conference rooms at Sovereign Harbour are the perfect choice for

businesses looking to host conferences or seminars or for those looking

for an impressive backdrop for that product launch or delivery of an

important sales message.

Situated on the second floor and served by a lift, our venue overlooks

the North Harbour of the Marina. Fully air-conditioned with its own

integral bar facilities and AV equipment, the Royal Sovereign Suite can

seat up to 120 people theatre-style, 60 people cabaret-style or up to 40

delegates boardroom-style.

Then there is the Chart Room, which creates a more intimate

atmosphere for smaller groups. This room, available Monday to

Friday only, can seat 20 delegates theatre-style or 14 delegates in a

boardroom layout.

Our clubhouse boasts modern facilities with natural lighting and

excellent views out over the water. The impressive modern building

was purpose-built with such occasions in mind. The gorgeous

surroundings and the relaxing environment means all delegates feel

welcome and inspired, ensuring your day will be a great success.

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Our on-site caterers can supply cold and hot finger or fork buffets

or sit-down meals to suit your needs. With ample parking in the free

waterfront car park next door, this makes a perfect venue for any event

including:

• Exhibitions

• Training days

• Lectures

• Meetings

• Seminars

We can offer competitive rates for training days and seminars,

breakfast meetings, half-day conferences and it is even possible to

book by the hour for those shorter meetings.

Our experienced and friendly staff are always on hand to make sure the

day runs smoothly and that any unforeseen requirements are attended

to, while the Club has an excellent catering team and can offer first

class food and dining.

Our team will be delighted to discuss our competitive rates for room

and equipment hire. Please contact Sarah on 01323 470888.

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Function Suite Specifications

Room specification

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Disabled access

Access to balconies

Seating

Banquet

Informal Buffet

Theatre Style

Cabaret Style

Breakout room

Boardroom Style

Equipment and lighting

Integrated audio/visuals

PA System (Radio Mic)

Wi Fi Broadband

Blackout

Controlled Lighting

Other services

Free car parking

On-site catering

Band/disco hire

Dance floor 12 x 12

Table dressing

Event planning & management

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120 seats

60 delegates

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Christmas Parties

We appreciate times have become increasingly challenging for

businesses with the downturn in the economic climate in recent years.

Staff are working even harder than before, sometimes filling more than

one role and it can be easy to forget to say thank you for their efforts.

Christmas parties are an excellent way of giving something back to the

workforce and are also a superb way of building staff morale.

With free ample parking and easy access, the Royal Sovereign Suite is

the ideal venue to hold your Christmas party.

For one very reasonable price your party night package can include:

• Four-course menu

• Disco

• Festive napkins

• Christmas crackers

• Festively-decorated venue

• Venue available from 7pm to midnight

• Sit-down meal from 7.30pm

• DJ throughout the evening

You can hire out the venue for a minimum booking of 60 quests, or

share the evening with like-minded companies and maybe make some

new friends.

If an evening sit-down meal is not to your liking, how about a Christmas

buffet or Christmas lunch?

Please contact us on 01323 470888 or [email protected] for further

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How to Find Us

Sovereign Harbour is on the east side of Eastbourne, towards Pevensey

Bay. The yacht club is located in the North Harbour adjacent to the lift-

out hoist – just a five-minute walk from the visitor pontoons.

By GPS: 50 47.742 N, 0 19.612 E

By Sat Nav: Our postcode is BN23 5QF

Directions

From the East (Bexhill/Hastings)

Follow the A259 coast road to Pevensey Bay. About 1 mile out of

Pevensey Bay, go straight ahead at the roundabout (Sovereign Harbour

North). At the next roundabout turn left into Sovereign Harbour Village

and bear straight ahead into the Waterfront car park. The yacht club is

directly facing you.

From the North

1. Follow the A22 towards Eastbourne.

2. When reaching Polegate filter left at the roundabout following signs

for Eastbourne A27(A22).

3. At the next roundabout, turn right for Eastbourne A22, then straight

ahead at the next roundabout.

4. About a mile on, at the next roundabout (Ballantynes), go straight

ahead and from there follow the white-on-brown signs for Sovereign

Harbour.

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From the west (Brighton/Lewes)

1. Follow the A27 towards Eastbourne, filtering left at the Polegate

traffic lights T-junction.

2. At the roundabout bear right following signs for Eastbourne

A27(A22).

3. Pick up from direction number 3 in “From the North”, above.

Public Transport

By Train

The nearest main line station is Eastbourne with regular connections to

Brighton and London.

By Bus

The number 11 leaves from ASDA, Sovereign Harbour Retail Park to

Eastbourne town centre and Stage Coach number 5 leaves from Pacific

Drive, Sovereign Harbour to Eastbourne town centre.

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Contact Us

We look forward to welcoming you to Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club.

If you have any questions or would like further information then

please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club

3 Harbour Quay

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN23 5QF

Telephone: +44 (0)1323 470 888

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.shyc.co.uk

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