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Wednesday Racing

Warm and sunny conditions for the Wednesday evening race saw four Ospreys, an RS500, RS Vareo and a Wayfarer compete in the club race run by Mark Dashfield in a force 2-3 north-westerly breeze.
One of the largest tides of the year presented an unexpected difficulty as first the southern and then the eastern marks disappeared beneath the waves, making navigation a problem for the competitors. The southern was replaced by the rescue boat and the eastern by a pot buoy a little further out, making the race practical.
At the start it was the late arriving Osprey of Ted Lewis and guest crew Marc Shepherd away first, with Anthea and Paul Evenden in hot pursuit, followed by the remainder of the fleet.
Paul Redford and Ned Thiverton enjoyed a close and successful battle with Nick Berridge and Richard John in their Ospreys; Danny Owen in his Vareo and Paul and Anne Thomas in the club Wayfarer enjoyed the conditions and sailed two competitive laps at the back of the fleet, being the slower boats on handicap. Ed Dashfield and Emily Kirby in the RS500 found the course not to their liking, involving a long run, followed by a reach too tight for their spinnaker.
After two pleasant laps, it was Ted and Marc first, Paul and Anthea second and Ed and Emily third.
Apart from the racing, it was pleasing to see young Jonathan Morris out on the water in his new RS600. There are now three of these challenging craft in the fleet at Tenby and all look forward to Jonathan mastering his new dinghy and becoming a competitive member of the racing fleet.

Junior Sailing

Again the hordes of trainees descended on the club to enjoy a very successful evening’s training in trying conditions. Many thanks to principal instructor, Blake Shaw, and all who helped.
If any member can help, please contact Blake Shaw on 842535 or Terry Evans on 844256. Again, thanks in anticipation.
As usual Terry Evans’s universally acclaimed BBQs took place, with the hordes of salivating trainees and sailors tasting some superb food. These BBQs will continue throughout the summer, so please support Terry and the club.

Adult Training

After the intensity of championship racing, the Saturday adult training run by Mark Dashfield takes place as usual tomorrow, commencing at 3 pm. These are proving very popular, including Toppers, Fevas and a RS Vareo.
I understand that the demand to participate is increasing - trainees should contact their trainer prior to the Saturday session. New trainees should contact Mark Dashfield on 844918 or Terry Evans on 844256.

Firefly National Championships

The club has been very busy hosting the national Firefly championships. A full report will appear next week.
Jam Evening

The next session will be an acoustic jam this Monday, August 23. Don’t miss it!

Advance Notice

The commodore, Terry Evans, invites members and friends to the annual dinner dance and prize giving which will take place on Friday, November 19. On Saturday, November 20, the annual gneral meeting will take place at the club. More details to follow.

Website

Information on club activities etc. can be found on the club’s website www.tenbysailingclub.org.uk
This is a very friendly and welcoming club, which endeavours to involve all members in a variety of activities.
If anyone would like to join us, now is an ideal time, especially with the discount still on offer.
Contact any member who will be delighted to furnish you with further details.

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Royal Marines Challenge

The two races last Sunday were the first two (out of three) for the Royal Marines Cup and were run in suitably challenging conditions which the Marines would have been proud of.

Tenby Sailing Club

Wednesday Racing

A gusty force five southerly provided challenging conditions for Wednesday evening’s club race.

Local sailor proves she’s the best in Wales

Pembroke Dock sailor Danielle Rowe has proved herself to be the best of the Welsh by winning the Welsh Schools and Clubs Championship.

Tenby Sailing Club

Wednesday Racing

Wednesday evening’s club race took place in perfect conditions.

Tenby Sailing Club

Sunday Sailing

A brisk north-westerly greeted the racers for the two Sunday races in the club summer series.

Saundersfoot Sailing Club

Coppet Week

Coppet Week last week provided the best weather for holidaying for many years and the conditions for sailors was pretty good, although the racing certainly included its frustrations and challenges.

Tenby Sailing Club

Food Club

Nick is not on duty this weekend.

Saundersfoot Sailing Club

Big Screen
Rugby

Scotland deserved their prospective win at 70 minutes, but what a finale from Wales right at the end of the match last Saturday.

Saundersfoot Sailing Club

2010 Weather

Have we seen the last of the extreme conditions at the start of the year? The picture shows ice moving up on the tide on the River Taf near Laugharne in early January.

Tenby Sailing Club

Weekend Food Club

Nick will be on duty this (Friday) evening and tomorrow (Saturday) evening, ready to quell the hunger of the ravenous Friday and Saturday noshers.

Tenby Sailing Club

Cruiser Sailing
on the Haven

The winter series on Milford Haven consisted of 12 races.

Tenby Sailing Club

Club Sailing

Considering the lively conditions, quite a few boats made it onto the water.

Saundersfoot Sailing Club

Darting with Tenby

We went like lambs to the slaughter - meek, guiless and willing!
Tenby SC kindly invited SSC to a darts match last Friday evening as they had a free night from their usual fixtures.

Tenby Sailing Club

Club Sailing

Conditions were such that no sailing took place on Sunday.

Saundersfoot Sailing Club

Frostbite Series

Last Saturday, conditions by the 3 pm start time were very reasonable and the racing was held in a modest force 2 - occasionally 3 - south westerly, with very mild air and some glimpses of the sun.

Saundersfoot Sailing Club

Club Race

I left to attend the club race last Sunday in thick drizzle which hung in the completely lifeless air around home and was pleased to find sunshine and a light breeze waiting at Saundersfoot.

Tenby Sailing Club

Club Sailing

Ted Lewis and Matt Goldwait have pulled off a famous hat-trick of wins which they are still celebrating.

Saundersfoot Sailing Club

Moths National Championships

This event proved quite a challenging one even for the skilled competitors taking part, who included Olympic, world, European and national champions.

Tenby Sailing Club

Club Sailing

Wednesday: The strong north-westerly wind that had been blowing all day was easing by the time of the club race at 7.

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