The Wessex & Dart Branch is proud to represent the area where the Society was originally founded in 1959. It was while sailing on PS Freshwater between Lymington and Yarmouth that Professor Alan Robinson conceived the idea of the PSPS.
We welcome PS Waverley to our area each September. In 2013 we encompassed the River Dart into our area in recognition of the paddle steamer Kingswear Castle being returned to her home waters after a number of years away. The branch organises a series of outings each summer and also a programme of winter meetings between each October and April which are shared between Bournemouth, Southampton, East Cowes and Dartmouth. These are open to members and non members alike and all are assured of a warm welcome.
Join the PSPS today and enjoy the many benefits of the Society by clicking here. If you have any questions about the Wessex & Dart Branch please feel free to contact the Branch Secretary below.
- Branch Secretary: Andrew Munn, Vadne, 12 Greenway, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 3SD
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Latest News
Published MondayWaverley’s Clyde 2021 Summer Sailings Announced
Following the successful completion of Waverley's sea trails last week, Waverley Excursions has published the Clyde 2021 timetable.
Published Sunday 23rd May 2021Crew Positions on Waverley this Season
Waverley is currently recruiting crew for the 2021 season.
Published Wednesday 19th May 202118th May 2021 KC Returns to Service
First day of the 2021 season for Kingswear Castle.
Published Friday 14th May 2021Waverley Leaves Dry Dock
On 13 May 2021 Waverley exited dry dock at Greenock and returned to Pacific Quay, Glasgow after running trials down the Firth of Clyde.
Published Wednesday 12th May 2021KC Update 11th May 2021
KC completed running trials with the MCA for the renewal of her Passenger Certificates.
Published Sunday 9th May 2021Wessex Branch Charter of KC
Wessex Branch charter KC in association with PSKC Trust for an evening cruise on Saturday 24th July in aid of KC's Rebuild Appeal.
Published Friday 30th April 2021KC Back in the Water
Kingswear Castle came off the slipway on Monday and is now being prepared for running trials next week.
Published Friday 30th April 2021DSRRB Co Wins Heritage Railway Award
Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Co have won the 2021 Heritage Railway Association award for the outstanding visitor attraction.
Published Sunday 25th April 2021Waverley Enters Dry Dock
Earlier this week Waverley Excursions reported that Waverley had left her winter berth in Glasgow to sail down river under her own power to Greenock for her annual dry docking.
Forthcoming Events
- Jun 24ThursdayWaverley - First Sailing of 2021Glasgow, Greenock & BlairmorePS Waverley's first sailing of the 2021 season. Departing from Glasgow to Loch Long via Greenock and Blairmore.
- Jul 24SaturdayWessex Branch Charter of Kingswear CastleDartmouth EmbankmentDartmouthWessex Branch charter Kingswear Castle in association with PSKC Trust for an evening cruise on Saturday 24th July in aid of KC's Rebuild Appeal.