Junior Sail training
The final Wednesday sail training session was well attended. Principal trainer, Blake Shaw, has been impressed with the progress made by the club's juniors. All were treated to the usual legendary barbecue prepared by Karen Morris, Julia Dashfield and Jane Stuart-Walwin. BBQ king Terry Evans would like to thank all members who have contributed to the success of the summer culinary delights.
Junior sailing will continue on the four Sunday mornings in October, commencing this Sunday, October 5, in the form of a series of short races. Turn up time around 9.30, with races starting at 11 am.
Sunday sailing
The 2008 summer season for dinghies came to an end on Sunday, the last race of the year being cancelled due to poor visibility. The overall winner for the Cornish Down Bowl was Nick Berridge, who has sailed his Phantom to a consistently high standard all year. This, coupled with a number of wins in June and July, put him firmly at the top of table. A late surge by last year's winner closed the gap to three points which would have made for an exciting last race.
The 2008 season has turned out six different race winners from the 29 races completed; unfortunately a total of nine races were lost due to the weather. The average wind strength was force 3 and the direction was evenly split, with the most regular directions being North, South and West.
The Frostbite series starts this Sunday. Will all sailors please note the change in start time to 11 am. A safety boat rota is being drawn up this week. Please contact Daniel Jackson on 813397 as soon as possible to let him know your available dates.
Top 10 overall summer results: 1. Nick Berridge 26 pts; 2. Daniel Jackson 29; 3. Mike Stace 36; 4. Paul Evenden 41; 5. Ted Lewis 45; 6. Ed Dashfield 51; 7. Rolly Squibbs 59; 8. Paul Redford 59; 9. Alastair Knibb 72; 10. Mark Dashfield 75.
Many thanks to helpers for making the season possible and of course congratulations to the new club champion, Nick Berridge.
Cruiser Racing
The final results and positions can be viewed on the club's website.
Darts
Surprise, surprise, we lost. The opposition proved too strong, but the evening was an excellent social event. This evening we are away to Cresselly Cricket Club - another very hospitable venue. Participating members please note.
MEDAL FOR TOMMY
Pictured is Tommy D'Ortez from Tenby Sailing Club with his medal for being a member of the crew of the first boat in the Challenger University Yacht Fleet in London recently.
Tommy, the only Welsh university representative for Trinity College, Carmarthen, sailed in teams of 12 along the South Coast from London to Falmouth in Cornwall in extreme conditions to battle for the Universities Challenge Cup.
He was presented with his medal in Falmouth after 10 days at sea.
Club Openings
The opening hours will now revert to Friday and Saturday evenings, with the occasional function thrown in. Any time variation will be published in advance. On a procedural note, would members please have their membership cards to hand as temporary bar staff may not know the identity of all our members.
Important Dates
Wednesday, October 15 - jam session. Not to be missed!
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.
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