Sunday Racing
A good turnout of 11 sailors turned up for the last two races of this year's Late Season Series last Sunday.
The hope that graduates from sail training would develop into racing was gratifyingly fulfilled with ten of the eleven crews being ex trainees - well done all of you!
Conditions were quite testing for the less experienced and Graham Wellman and Jim Dwyer on safety cover were kept vigilant.
After a clean start, Mark John (visiting from Australia) gave a demonstration of sailing in his Laser showing that his earlier days with the club had not been wasted or forgotten. Great to see him back in Saundersfoot.
After handicap adjustment the final positions were: 1. Mark John; 2. Tim Harrison (Laser Radial); 3. Ian Myers (Topper); 4. Will Horton (Topper); 5. David Rollason (Topper).
Conditions were hardening slightly so the course was changed to Monkstone, Pendine, Harbour for the second race with only minor shuffling of results, which were: 1. Mark; 2. Tim; 3. Ian; 4. Will; 5. David. Finlay Harrison in his Oppie did well to complete the circuit for this race.
SSC Dart Champions
A risky strategy proclaiming that we are top of the darts league (and only 'joint' at that!) but probably we will never have another chance to make the claim!
Next match is tonight (Friday) away at Castle Hotel in Manorbier at 8.30 pm. All welcome to support.
Friday Nighters
A good group enjoyed a pleasant evening last Friday in the club with some more motivated members actually practising for the darts league! Don't forget that the club is open every Friday (8 pm onwards) sometimes with a home darts match but otherwise for a general pleasant social evening. All members are very welcome.
This Weekend
No racing this Sunday with an 'inter-regnum' between the end of the late series and the start of the frostbite.
Frostbite Series
Next weekend is the start of October and coincides with the start of the Frostbite Series for the hardy and determined dinghy sailors. Actually, many of the Frostbite outings last year were in much more favourable weather than some of the main Series races, so don't be deterred from participating! First of two races at 1 pm on Sunday, October 3.
Laying-Up Supper
The Laying Up Supper is only a couple of weeks away now. Everyone is welcome at 7.30 pm on Saturday, October 9, for the prize-giving and the usual excellent evening entertainment. Wendy is going oriental and producing her fabulous Chinese cuisine with a range of mouth-watering (and maybe the odd eye watering) selections. Junior prize giving will precede the food with the main season awards following. Do make a point of attending this highlight event. Please confirm with Wendy on (01834) 813324 as the club is usually full to bursting.
Skipper's Mate