Frostbite Series

The last two races in this series start at 10 am this Sunday. Fingers crossed for a decent day to finish on.

Darts

We think we are slowly improving! Whilst we lost to Swan Inn B last Friday, we did win three of the matches so no whitewash and there is hope yet. Today (Friday), we are away to Evergreen in Tenby so good luck to our team.

AGM

A decent turnout to the annual general meeting was rewarded with some excellent refreshments courtesy of Wendy and Jackie - many thanks ladies. The business was duly conducted and a new committee voted in. Trevor Smith has generously agreed to continue as Commodore, Rolfe John maintains a firm hand on the purse strings as treasurer, Martin Andrews is the new general secretary, Chris Bannister provides continuity as sailing captain, Graham Wellman renews his posting as Bosun and John Hollies will continue as press officer in April when he returns from an absence 'down under'. We are delighted to welcome three new members who kindly stood forward to support the club - Jackie Riby joins as membership secretary, Rob Tallboys will take on the house manager's role and Tim Harrison joins as a general member. It is good to have new faces and ideas helping to run the club and our thanks to them all.

Social

The lights and decorations go up in the club on Saturday, December 11 - 10 am muster. Volunteers are needed and will be well rewarded by Jackie's renowned Christmas shepherds pie.

Our regular seasonal carols, readings and mince pies evening will be held the following Saturday, December 18, at 7.30 pm, and this is always a moving and enjoyable occasion so do get it in your diaries now.

Nautical Nips

Who was familiar enough with the shipping forecast areas and extracted the answers to last week's teasers? The longest word that I could find which indeed reflects a major benefit of sailing was seven letters - 'thrills', whilst the opposite sensation comprising six letters was 'fright'. Another six letter word from the initial letters of the shipping forecast areas describing Force 1 on the Beaufort scale was 'whiffs'! Anyone getting them all, wins the privilege to submit their own nautical teaser!

Skipper's Mate