May 19 2014
We are currently missing a set of keys for SS8 (Olympia) and SS5 (Tornado). These may have been missing for a couple of weeks. We know these are probably still with somebody that had been completing duties, so please could you all have a search around and return then to the office or where they are normally stored.
May 19 2014
Photos are now available on our Gallery at Photos of Hobday Trophy on Flickr thanks to Linzi Swindon.
May 16 2014
A Leatherman tool has been handed in that was found in the Car Park a couple of weeks ago. Knowing how much these can cost, the owner probably would like it back. If you are that owner please contact me and give me a brief description, just so I know it is yours. Paul Morgan.
May 15 2014
I have just been told that due to organisation issues this weekends Laser Open Meeting has been cancelled, they are hoping to re run later in the year. Rick Paxman
May 14 2014
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have unfortunately had to cancel the Anniversary weekend fine dining dinner scheduled for Saturday 17th May.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Sara Speller
May 12 2014
I found an item of sailing electronics beside my boat on Friday evening. Please contact me if you have lost anything last week.
Nick Elmore
May 09 2014
It is with deep sadness that I have to announce that Jeremy Mitcham passed away on the morning of 9th May after a long battle with cancer.
Jeremy was a very active member in his early days before moving to Australia to continue with his sailing career.
Our sincere condolences to Sophie, Chloe, Max, Merle, Victoria, Penny and family.
Mike Thomason
Commodore
May 08 2014
Sail Number 023
This is a fast cat and retains its “as new” stiffness..
Totally rebuilt beginning of 2012 with
o New main and rear beams
o New Trampoline
o New Spinnaker chute
o New tillers and cross bar
o New boom + 1 new unused spare
o New full length cover
o New slot gaskets
o New hatch covers
All running and standing rigging replaced in 2012
Harken mainsheet blocks
All foils in excellent condition
Main (new Mylar windows July 13), 2 Jibs, 3 Spinnakers – one new in 2012.
Launching trolley with stern supports.
In full race condition. Easy to depower with 16:1 downhaul.
Reduced to £ 2,350.00 for a quick sale.
Contact Mike Thomason on 01702 589075
May 08 2014
On Thursday 15th May Cadets can visit our local Coastguard Station. Meet at the Club at 19.15 hrs to accompany Mark to the Shoebury lookout station. You should be back at about 21.00 hrs.
May 07 2014
In May 2013, the Club purchased a RS Tera for our Cadet Section which was 50% funded by the Eric Twiname Trust.
We have received the following request from Bruce Aitken, Secretary of the Twiname Trust who is looking to raise funds to enable the Trust to continue their funding policy of providing subsidised dinghies to Yacht Clubs in the UK.
My daughter Tamsin, along with one of her brothers, Callum, are doing a 3 Peaks Challenge on 20 June. Their aim is to climb the highest mountains in Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon) in 24 hours with the magnanimous aim of raising money for the Eric Twiname Trust. Tamsin has developed a page on the JustGiving website http://www.justgiving.com/Aitken-ET which gives more details.
I look forward in due course to being able to report a successful outcome – not just with the physical challenge aspect but also the financial target.
Best wishes,
Bruce Aitken
Secretary, The Eric Twiname Trust
Members are invited to sponsor this worthwhile challenge by visiting the Just Giving website address as above and follow the instructions on donations.
Mike Thomason
