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.
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Latest News
MondayWaverley Returns to Glasgow
On Wednesday 9th September Waverley sailed from Brodick back to Glasgow Science Centre for her winter lay-up.
4th September 2020Waverley Major Incident at Brodick
On Thursday 3rd September 2020 Waverley's bow made heavy contact with Brodick Pier resulting in 17 passengers being injured.
2nd September 2020Waverley’s Season Extended until 12th September
Waverley's short season of cruises on the Clyde has been extended and she will now operate until Saturday 12th September 2020.
23rd August 2020Waverley’s First Cruise in 2020
Waverley was able to undertake her first cruise since October 2018 on Saturday 22 August 2020. This took her from Glasgow to Loch Long and Loch Goil, calling at Blairmore.
18th August 2020Waverley 2020 Sailing Programme Announced
Waverley Excursions have announced a two week programme of sailings on the Clyde, from Friday 21st August until Sunday 6th September 2020.
14th August 2020Waverley Paddles Again!
Waverley moves under her own power for the first time since her boiler refit.
7th August 2020Waverley Moves to Greenock Custom House Quay
Waverley has moved from her berth in James Watt Dock to Greenock Custom House Quay.
13th July 2020Take a Trip on Kingswear Castle
Kingswear Castle is now running harbour cruises from Dartmouth every day except Fridays at 12 noon, 1.30pm & 3pm.
7th July 2020News Update KC 6th July 2020
Kingswear Castle returned to service Monday 6th July 2020 running harbour cruises from Dartmouth.
Forthcoming Events
Oct 24Saturday
PSPS Annual General Meeting 2020On-lineDue to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic the thirty-third Annual General Meeting of the PSPS will be held on-line. The formal notice, agenda and further details will appear in the Autumn edition of 'Paddle Wheels'.