The Yachtsmen struggled near the foot of the table for much of last season, before the lockdown ended the campaign prematurely, they are determined there will be no repeat of that scenario.

Manager Max Draper (pictured), who took over from Steve Rutter in November 2019, has already made two key signings in striker John McKie and defender Callum Chase, with other players being lined up.

McKie played for the Yachtsmen for several seasons, and also had one spell as caretaker manager, before deciding to spend the last campaign at Hamble Club.

But he returned to the Yachtsmen in March, making just one appearance and scoring twice in the 4-4 draw with Fleet, before the lockdown.

After that game, the talented talisman hinted he may retire from the game, but has now re-signed for the Island outfit, and has immediately been appointed the new club captain.

Meanwhile, Chase, who also had a spell with Hamble Club last season, pledged his future to the Yachtsmen when the player-signing window opened on Monday.

There have also been several changes in the club’s coaching staff.

The Yachtsmen also have three fully qualified coaches in place for when the new season finally gets underway.

Alex Smith has returned to the club as part of the first-team coaching staff, while Steve Mumford has left as reserve team coach to be replaced by another ex-Yachtsmen, Mark Randall, who will be assisted by Danny Stimson.