Frostbite Sailing
The conditions were near perfect for mid November sailing last Saturday. Yes - there was a bit of mist and damping weather about, but there was a superb force 3-4 offshore breeze and the temperature was unseasonably balmy to lure sailors out onto the water.
The reach between Amroth and the Harbour marks was amazing, providing a fantastic spectacle from the Saundersfoot promenade and as the fleet rounded the Harbour mark they all took off on the plane and simply flew down wind to the Monkstone mark with adrenaline pumping madly!
Sadly, this commentary is as illusionary as that for the television American Football game by Randle P. McMurphy in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest'. In our case it was not Nurse Ratched who pulled the plug, but merely the Frostbite Series organiser, who had omitted this Saturday from the sailing calendar. Keep faith chaps - we must get some winter sailing in sometime!
Social Programme
Kate and Graham, being the main movers involved in social events, have put their heads together and enriched the social programme between now and Christmas. The club is still open every Friday night and Sunday lunchtime, but there are now specific activities on almost every Saturday until the end of the year. Do come and support the club at some of these events - they are always good fun and worthwhile light entertainment - much more positive than passive TV any day!
INTERNATIONAL Rugby
We now have big screen TV for the rest of these compulsive viewing matches. Come and enjoy the action in good company, with food and drinks laid on.
This is not just ordinary TV, this is Saundersfoot Sailing Club TV!
Saturday, November 22: England v South Africa (2.30 pm); Wales beating New Zealand (5.15 pm).
Saturday, November 29: Wales overwhelming Australia (time to be confirmed)
AGM
Sunday, November 23, 2 pm. Final call for this important event giving opportunity to voice ideas, suggestions, complaints or any thoughts on the club for 2009. Soup and snacks available from midday.
Tall Ships Voyage
Saturday, December 6, 8 pm. Join Tom Horton, one of our junior Tall Ships sailors and share his enthusiasm when he recounts his experiences on his exhilarating voyage earlier this year. Please attend and support our youth - you will certainly have a really entertaining evening.
Christmas Dinner
Saturday, December 13, for 7 pm. Note the slightly earlier time. The full works for £15 - how do we do it? Cheap at twice the price! Bookings to May on 018324 813595.
Carols and Mince Pies
Friday, December 19, 8 pm. Exercise and engorging at the same time - what an ideal event!
Games Night
Saturday, December 20, 7.30 pm. We have a return competition with Tenby SC planned for the New Year when we need to regain our pride and retrieve the trophies. This evening will serve as a lighthearted practice with that in mind. Darts, pool, skittles and any other games you can think of.
Nautical Nips
Coppet Hall is derived from coal pit hall, reflecting the important history of coal mining in the area from the 14th century until 1930. It is also claimed that during the rehearsals of the D Day Landings, Churchill, Eisenhower and Montgomery dined in the Wheel Bar of Coppet Hall Hotel after watching hundreds of allied ships occupying Carmarthen Bay.
This week's
Poser Picture
Do you recognise the famous face in the picture this week? Could our Bosun have a secret life in Cowes with a Dufour 48. Answers on a postcard please to HM Revenue and Customs...!
Skipper's Mate