Open Meeting
A glorious weekend of sailing was enjoyed by the competitors at the club dinghy Open Meeting run on Saturday and Sunday.
Both days brought bright sunshine, Saturday with a light westerly that built during the day to a respectable force 3/4 and Sunday a robust force four north-westerly full of shifts and holes.
Last year, competitors in the Tenby Open contended with the strong easterly winds that resulted in a massive swell and a number of broken spars and limbs. Fortunately this year the brisk northerlies resulted in flatter water and no insurance claims or hospital visits!
The local club Ospreys, Phantom and RS500 were joined by visiting Ospreys, a visiting RS500 and Peter Bower in his Phantom from Saundersfoot. Although the attendance was disappointingly low, the quality could not be faulted, one of the Ospreys being the national champion and the RS500 recently victorious at an international event in Lake Garda Italy.
Six races were run over the two days and the event was won by Tim Wilkins, the visiting RS500 helmsmen with his crew Heather Martin, hailing from Sully Sailing Club.
Second was the Osprey national champion Martin Cooney and Peter Frith from Poole Sailing Club, third Edward Dashfield and Emily Kirby in their RS500, followed by the Tenby Osprey fleet.
Of the Ospreys, Rolly Squibbs and Marc Shepherd just pipped Mike Stace and Deanna Morton and Alistair Knibb and Alastair Mackay, sailing increasingly fast in their renovated old boat, just pipped Ted Lewis and Matt Goldwait, who were the only competitors to take a swim in the north bay at this seasonably cold time of year!
All the sailors thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and convey their thanks to the organisers, safety boat crew and hard workers in the clubhouse.
The next 'open meeting' will be our annual regatta which, weather permitting, will take place on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday , June 20 and 21.
Jam Evening
The next session is on Monday, May 18. Don't miss it, it's the place to be!
Junior Training
Training sessions will take on Wednesdays commencing at 5.30 pm. They will be followed by the universally acclaimed Terry Evans BBQ. Not to be missed!
Adult 'Come and Try' Weekend
Our annual adult 'Come and Try' weekend takes place on the weekend of Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 17. This is an ideal opportunity for any adult who would like to experience the joy of sailing. Friday's session takes place in the evening and will be land based. Weather permitting, the trainees will take to the water on Saturday and Sunday in a variety of dinghies and cruisers. Anyone interested in partaking please contact Terry Evans on 844256. We look forward to meeting you.
Annual Subscriptions
Annual subscriptions are very, very overdue. Would members please note. We have some major capital spends scheduled, hence the plea.
Website
Information on club activities etc. can be found on the club's website.
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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