Sunday sailing
I don't have the results of the first of the frostbite series to hand. More next week.
Junior Racing
At last, sailing was possible last Sunday although the wind strength varying from Force 0 the 2 made conditions very testing and fluky.
The easterly direction also resulted in the usual choppy seas.
Three races were run back-to-back with everyone having a share of glory. In the first race, James May in a Tera found a good patch of wind early on and just pulled away from the fleet. Alex Brace was second.
In a longer Race 2 of three rounds, Jonathan Morris was unbeatable in his Topper with Matthew May second this time.
In the third race, Alex Brace pulled away and finished first with Matthew second.
A strange set of results with almost a tie on overall positions so far. Everything will depend on the racing on Sunday and the tide will be in!
Let's hope a few more of the regulars will turn out.
Max Randles was out sailing his 29er showing his new crew the ropes and doing the usual capsize drills very successfully.
Blake would like to thank Karin Morris and Peter Randles for their invaluable help in running the race training.
Darts
Unbelievable as it sounds, we won! Yes, we won! Swanlake were under-strength which helped our cause, but nevertheless a win is a win which we are still celebrating. When the team descends to earth, captain Terry Evans expects full concentration on this evening's match when we are away to the Parsonage, St. Florence. Participating members please note.
Newsletter
A club newsletter has been prepared which will be circulated to members imminently.
The newsletter contains information relating to future sailing events and social functions. Your support is invaluable so please make every effort to take part in the scheduled events.
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.
Website
Information on race results etc can be found on the club's website.
Social Events
On Friday, October 24, there will be food laid on at the club. Steaks and other culinary delights will be on the menu.
On Saturday, November 1, there will be a Hallowe'en disco and party. There will be some food laid on but it would be appreciated if members would contribute by bringing some of their favourite food along.
On Friday, November 14, a culinary evening at the club.
On Saturday, November 29, the annual general meeting will take place followed by the annual prize-giving. More details later.
On Saturday, December 13, the annual junior party and prize-giving will take place.
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 is still on offer. Contact any member who will be delighted to furnish you with further details.
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