Winter Wonderland
The cruisers bore the recent freezing temperatures stoically as the photograph taken by Rob Talboys bears witness. However, turning up to find your impeller frozen in the housing is not to be recommended. Anti-freeze makes a smaller hole in the pocket than a new engine. Cruiser members might want to check out their precautions before the next cold snap.
Club Opening
The club will be open on New Year's Eve, between 8 and 11, just as it is on other Friday nights. It is a chance for members to exchange yarns and put the world to rights. On New Year's Day, after cheering the intrepid swimmers, why not retire to the club house for a drink, accompanied by hot soup and rolls.
New Year's resolution
Regular exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better. Why not make this the time to start getting in shape for the next sailing season? Why not start gently with a stroll to Wiseman's Bridge and build up to the cliff walk from Saundersfoot to Tenby. The scenery is fantastic. If you can not be on the water, the coastal path is the next best thing. Try swimming regularly or do some digging in the garden, to exercise the upper body.
Darts
The next match is away against Tenby Sailing Club at 8.30 pm on Friday, January 7. Non-playing supporters are welcome to join us. It is rumoured that the Tenby players spent the festive season at a secret training camp deep in the Preseli Hills! Will their strategy pay off? Watch this space.
Membership
I am afraid it is the time of year for subscriptions to be renewed. A letter from our membership secretary, Jackie Riby, will drop on to your door mat in the not too distant future. You will find a request attached, asking that you to let the club know what you are capable of and what they are willing to do for the club as a volunteer. The club wants to do more for members and make everyone feel that they are being catered for. However, we depend on volunteers, without whom we could not function. There is some hard work to be done but you will make lasting friendships and have some fun too! If you have changed your email address or have one, but are not hearing from us, please let us know.
Nautical Tips
All sailors will find it helpful to know some often used knots, including the reef knot, bowline, stopper knot, round turn and two half hitches and clove hitch. Find out about them and when they are used. Practise until you can do them blindfold and impress our sailing instructors!