New Members
Mrs Sue Norton
Bouldner
Proposer: John Poyner
Seconder: Susie Breare
Dr Su Howarth
Nailstone
Proposer: Dick Dawson
Seconder: Carol Donnelly
We wish all newcomers a long and happy membership and hope they will be made to feel welcome.
Member Deaths
Mr David Farmer VRD
1935 – 2026
It is with great sadness we share the news that long-standing member David Farmer died on Thursday 29th October 2026.
David joined the Royal Solent Yacht Club in 1991, with his wife JoJo also becoming a member in 1993.
During his 35 years of active membership, David volunteered as a Race Officer and served on the Vice Commodore’s Committee from 1998 to 2002, the General Committee from 1997 to 2001, and then as a Guardian from 2005 to 2011. He was also the promoter of the Solent Lottery during this entire period.
A gentleman in the true sense of the word, David was highly regarded and well liked by his fellow members and will be greatly missed by all at the Royal Solent.
Our sincere condolences go to JoJo and all the family at this sad time.
The funeral service will take place at midday on Friday 20th November at St Mary & St Bartholomew Church, 1 Church Street, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5PY.
Mr John May
1947 – 2026
Further to the very sad news that John May passed away on 22nd October 2026.
The funeral will be held at 12.30pm on Friday 4th December at St James Church, Yarmouth and afterwards onto the Royal Solent Yacht Club.
All are welcome.
Mrs Helen Matusch
1945 – 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mrs Helen Matusch, who died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday 10th October.
Helen and her late husband, Antony, had lived in Yarmouth for nearly thirty years. Antony was previously a Guardian at the Royal Solent, and Helen had very recently renewed her Club membership and had been looking forward to enjoying Bridge and lunches with friends.
Our sincere condolences go to her sons Tim and Olly.
Details of a Memorial will be shared in due course.
