A beautiful summer's morning greeted the contestants for last Sunday's club race. Warm sunshine, blue skies, but absolutely no wind. The boats launched and drifted slowly towards the race area and the lightest of summer breezes arrived just in time for the start. Mike Stace and Deanna Morton were first away, followed by Ted Lewis and Mat Goldwait, both in Ospreys, club commodore and lady commodore in their RS400, Bill Dowell and Tommy D'Ortez and Paul Evenden and Anthea Patterson in their Ospreys. Guest race officer Ben Jones set a smallish triangle/ sausage course because of the light wind and the race was on. Good upwind speed by Ted and Mat saw them take an early lead, which they retained until the last lap when the RS400, sailing good downwind angles, overtook to take first place on the race course and on handicap. To sum up, Mark and Julia Dashfield were first, Ted and Mat second, Mike and Deanna third and Paul and Anthea just pipped Bill and Tom for fourth place. All enjoyed the first true summer's race sailed in shorts and T shirts, except for Anthea! Racing as usual this Sunday.
Cruiser Racing The next TSC cruiser race is scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) at 4 pm. Participating members please take note.
Saturday Junior Race Training
Several juniors are benefiting from Mark Dashfield's training session on Saturdays. They start at 1 pm - participating juniors and members please note. Many thanks to Mark for his efforts on Saturdays.
Junior Sail Training
The junior training programme is progressing well. Last Wednesday saw a plethora of youngsters turning up to participate in the conditions akin to a drift, such was the lack of wind. However, all enjoyed the legendary Terry Evans BBQ. Many thanks to all who contribute to the success of the Wednesday sessions. Adult Come and Try Weekend
The annual adult 'come and try' weekend is scheduled for the weekend of May 23, 24, 25. Anyone adult who wants to experience the thrill of sailing should contact Mark Dashfield on 844918 or Blake Shaw on 842535.
Jam Evening
The next jam evening is scheduled for this coming Monday, May 19, and not the 22nd, as originally stated. Don't miss it!
RNLI Lifejacket Demonstration
Max Jones from the RNLI's Sea Safety team will be presenting a lifejacket demonstration at the club at 7 pm this (Friday) evening - a light-hearted presentation with a serious message which covers the use of lifejackets, how they should be fitted and how they should be checked and maintained. This demonstration is relevant to ALL boat users, power as well as sail. Guests are welcome, so if you have boating friends who are not club members, please ask them to come along. Max will be accompanied by Tenby station's lifeboat sea safety officer, Andrew Lowe, and both will be available after the demo to answer questions on lifejackets and other sea safety equipment. Terry's delicious barbeque will be available from 8.30 pm onwards. You will also have the opportunity to book a free RNLI sea check for your boat - an adviser can visit your boat to provide friendly, informal and confidential advice about the safety equipment on board. A sea check is available for all leisure craft under 45ft - power, sail and PWCs. If you are unable to make the evening, but would still like to book a sea check, please call Andrew Lowe on 07770 996574 or 01834 842672 or e- mail: [email protected]">[email protected]
Cup Final
Members and friends are invited to watch the game on our big screen. There will be 'nosh-posh-nosh' available for the ravenous. Why not watch the game in easy and comfortable surroundings. See you there!
Website
Yet another reminder. Visit our website at http://www.tenbysailingclub.org.uk">www.tenbysailingclub.org.uk for up to date information! We have been sending out news etc by e-mail. A problem with the amount of e-mails which can be sent in one go has been encountered. Hence there may be a delay in receiving and sending of e-mails via the following route. The club asks for your patience in this matter. If you have not received anything from us recently by e-mail and wish to do so, please let us know by sending an e-mail to mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]. Great news! A new crew search facility has been added to the website. So, if you're looking for a crew, put your request in the appropriate area on the website. More great news - the new fixture list is now included on the site.
Annual Subscriptions
Annual subscriptions are now very, very, very overdue. Contact membership secretary Julia Dashfield, on 844918, for further details.
Important Dates
Wednesdays - sail training; Saturdays - junior race training; Wednesday evenings - junior sail training and points races; Monday, May 19 - jam evening; May 23/24/25 - adult come and try weekend. 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. GP14