Sussex Association of Naval Officers (SANO)

The association provides a lively focal point for serving and retired naval officers and others in Sussex and beyond.  We offer a varied social programme in a wardroom environment, encouraging and maintaining the spirit of the Royal Navy and preserving contact with it and naval affairs.  We also maintain links with affiliated ships/units and kindred organisations, and support naval charities.

As the nearest equivalent to a traditional wardroom mess remaining in Sussex, the association enables naval officers, regular or reserve, serving or retired, and others sympathetic to the traditions and values of the Royal Navy, to keep in touch and meet in friendly company.  However, attendance at events, residence or service in Sussex and naval or military service are not conditions of membership.

Our wide membership of currently around 105 includes many throughout southern England, in addition to wherever those still serving might be.  Joining may be of interest and benefit to officers leaving the service, especially those intending to work or live in the south-east.  Those from the other services, Merchant Navy and civilian life are welcome.

Social Programme - Sussex Association of Naval Officers (SANO)