Following a meeting last night the Club’s General Committee wish it to be known to club members that they are against any works to the sea defences that require us to have our access to the beach hindered by the installation and use of a sliding flood gate at the entrance to the slipway. Members should lobby their councillors to back alternative schemes which will not affect our beach or immediate foreshore.

The Flag officers of the club are in contact with all parties who have interests in the Sea Wall project and will try and ensure the clubs interests are maintained.

General Committee

For the next three weeks the club is undergoing a full electrical rewire. There will be disruption to the normal running of the club but bars and kitchen will remain open as usual.

Members are asked to be aware that we will be alternating bars whilst this work is completed.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this regard.

Nick Elmore
Commodore

Dear RS Feva Sailors (and parents),

We will meet this week, starting at 8.00pm.

Programme:

Firstly, we will need to move any remaining RS Fevas to the front edge of the Dinghy Park – east side, to facilitate ‘Lift-out’ over the weekend.

Look at the nine ‘Controllables’ (A RYA Youth Racing expression) starting with ‘Mental Preparation’ and ‘Equipment Preparation’.

Nick
RS Feva Fleet Officer

Last week to submit your form, submissions no later than Friday 18th October 2013.

All Dinghy, Catamaran and Kayak owners with craft in the Dinghy park are reminded that these are to be removed immediately after the End of Season Trophy on Saturday 19th October 2013 unless entering the Winter and Icicle Series or having submitted the appropriate Winter Storage Application Form.

All Sailboards are to be removed from the Top Racks before the End of Season Trophy.

Entry and Storage Forms are available on the links below or from behind the bar and need to be received by the Hon. Secretary with the appropriate fee by Friday 18th October 2013.

Winter And Icicle Series Form 2013-2014
Dinghy Winter Storage Only Form 2013-2014 (in case you won’t be sailing)
Pico and Oppie Winter Storage Form 2013-2014
Parent Consent Form also required for under 18

Scott’s raising the bar with an imaginative  menu.

STARTERS
Chilli Baked King Prawns served with crispy salad £4.50
Warm Honey Chicken Salad with garlic croutons £4.95
Anti Pasti Selection of Cured Meats with Olive and warm bread £4.25

MAINS
Tea Stained Duck Breast served with Duchess Potatoes
and a Medley of Vegetables £8.00

Pan Fried Smoked Haddock with a Poached Egg
and Beurre Blanc Sauce
served with Buttered New Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables £8.00

Noisette of Lamb with a Red Currant Sauce,
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Leeks £9.95

Wild Mushroom Baked Carbonara £6.50

DESSERTS
Chocolate Mocha Pots
Baked Port Pears
Milles Fueilles Gateau
£4.00

Please book in advance with Scott
07717 027372

End of Season Trophy

General Handicap  11:00 Start

Saturday 19th October, last race of the season

Tonight is the planning hearing for the proposed seawall, please attend to show support for this to be refused.

Be there early Civic Centre 6.30pm

Well done for your performance against Eton College on Saturday in the 3-Boat Team Racing event, sailing Fireflies. Your 3-0 victories over both Eton’s Michaelmas teams, was excellent. I was very pleased with your Team Racing skills including good communication and some impressive tactics in challenging conditions.

Programme for Cadet Night, Thursday starting at 8.00 pm
• De-briefing (Matches against Eton, Bray Lake)
• How we promote RS Feva Sailing
• Rules – pick one and explain

Also don’t forget ‘Prize Giving’ on Saturday 26th October. Please wear your RS Feva squad shirts.

Nick
RS Feva Fleet Officer

We are looking for volunteers to take on three duties this week-end  :

 UPDATE IN RED

• RACE OFFICER – Saturday 19 October 2013  – End of Season Trophy Race  – Race Start at 11:00 – NOW FILLED – Thanks Dave

• ASSISTANT RACE OFFICER – Saturday 19 October 2013  – End of Season Trophy Race  – Race Start at 11:00 – NOW FILLED – Thanks Russell

• SS3 HELM – Sunday 20 October 2013 – Sandhopper and Sprint Final Fling – Race Start at 12:00 – NOW FILLED – Thanks Tony & Fiona

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If you are able to help out with any of these duties please volunteer through DutyMan or contact Graham Dare ( text/phone:  07946 413923 or email: [email protected])

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Thanks in anticipation of your help.

The Council are now intending to press ahead with the controversial sea wall project. This will see a flood gate erected at the launch ramp of the club and a large wall along our foreshore.

Below is the link to the Echo website for comments on this matter. Please have a good look and make some comments on this wall and how you feel it will affect the foreshore and your enjoyment of it.

http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/10719691.Seawall_set_for_go_ahead_despite_opposition/

if it gets to the top of the most read it maybe picked up by the national press forcing a proper and open debate.
 

Please can you register your support by ‘Liking’ the Facebook page: Save Southend

 
Thanks for your support already.

Nick Elmore
Commodore