National Newsletter Published
National Newsletter published to all members.
Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle
National Newsletter published to all members.
A picture report on Waverley’s first Thames sailings of the 2017 season.
A report on the recent outing by the Scottish Branch to Loch Katrine.
Waverley heads south after receiving repairs to her bow.
A review of Waverley’s sailing on Tuesday 15th August.
Book now for the PSPS Scottish Branch outing to Loch Katrine on Saturday 9th September.
A report on the recent Scottish Branch evening fundraising charter of Waverley.
Waverley captured as she makes her journey up river to Glasgow on the weekend of 15th/16th July 2017.
To mark the 70th Anniversary of Waverley’s maiden voyage the Scottish Branch has produced a limited-edition 16 page photo souvenir booklet available from the Souvenir Shop on board Waverley.
Waverley is now operating her Clyde summer cruising programme which started in mid June and runs until the end of August.
Waverley’s only Evening Cruise from Largs and Keppel will take place on Wednesday 19th July. This will also be Waverley’s only Round Bute cruise of the 2017 season!
Waverley departed her Glasgow Science Centre berth just after 7am on Tuesday 30th May to start her journey north to Oban and into MacBrayne territory.
Day 2 of Waverley’s 2017 season found her on the popular summer Saturday cruise from Glasgow to Tighnabruaich via Greenock, Helensburgh, Dunoon and Rothesay.
Waverley’s first cruise of 2017 took place in excellent conditions attracting good passenger loadings.
Waverley has now returned to Glasgow following her annual dry docking and survey at Garvel Dry Dock in Greenock.
The 2017 Ship Ahoy! Maritime Heritage Exhibition will take place on Saturday 22nd April at the Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge.
On Tuesday 27th December the Scottish Branches of the PSPS and Coastal Cruising Association chartered MV Clyde Clipper for what turned out to be a unique festive cruise.
Members are invited to attend an Anniversary Dinner celebrating the 80th Anniversary of The Glasgow Speakers Club and the 70th Anniversary of Waverley’s first sailing.
Waverley was launched 70 years ago on Wednesday 2nd October 1946.
A selection of photographs of Waverley at Bournemouth supplied by Carl Draper (Waveslider Photography).
Motor Vessel Balmoral will return to the Clyde for the Glasgow September Holiday weekend.
On Sunday 14th August Waverley offered her annual return sailing from Glasgow to Campbeltown via Largs and Lochranza.
A report on the Scottish Branch Wednesday 20th July evening charter of Waverley round Bute and through the Kyles of Bute.
Book tickets now for Waverley’s unique evening cruise from Largs and Millport on Wednesday 20th July.
A report on the joint PSPS/CCA outing to Ullswater on Saturday 11th June.
Some images from Waverley’s Spring sailings for the 2016 season.
The PSPS (Scottish Branch) annual charter of Waverley will offer an evening cruise round Bute from Tighnabruaich, Largs and Millport (Keppel Pier) – a cruise which has never been offered before!
On Saturday 11th June the Scottish Branch is arranging an outing to Ullswater – tickets are on sale now.
Ship Ahoy! 2016 will be held on board The Tall Ship Glenlee on Saturday 16th April from 10am with free entry for all.
In addition to the previously published Wessex and Dart Branch meeting syllabus an additional Members’ afternoon meeting at the Royal Dart Yacht Club, Kingswear has now been arranged.