Club Sailing
The final positions down to sixth place for the Frostbite series were as follows: Dan Jackson in a RS600; Nick Berridge in a Phantom; Paul Redford in a Phantom; Mike Stace and Deanna Morton in an Osprey; Alistair Mackay and Alistair Knibb in an Osprey; Paul Evenden and Anthea Paterson in an Osprey.
Fourteen boats took part throughout the series, including boats such as a RS Vareo and the speedy 49er. Again, congratulations Dan Jackson for holding off such strong opposition.
The boats will now undergo the annual winter maintenance in preparation for the new season which commences at the end of March.
New year's Eve Dinner
This proved to be a superb culinary experience enjoyed by over 70 members and friends.
The club is extremely grateful to Nick Bolwell and his team for putting on such a challenging event.
We are indeed fortunate to have the services of such a talented purveyor of food and I'm delighted to announce that Nick will be preparing food for the ravenous during the winter recess.
Friday Food Club
As mentioned above, Nick will be on duty this evening ready to quell the hunger of the ravenous Friday noshers.
Sailing Meeting
A meeting to discuss the new sailing season and related issues takes place this (Friday) evening and will commence at 6.30 pm.
Darts
The darts season continues this (Friday) evening with a match away to the Evergreen. Captain Terry Evans assumes that all participants will have put in the requisite practice over the festive season.
Jam session
The next Jam session is fixed for Wednesday, January 13. Don't miss it; it's the place to be!
Committee Meeting
Members please note that there is a committee meeting on Monday, January 11.
Newsletter
A new newsletter has been circulated which includes details of sailing and social events. There are copies available at the clubhouse.
Membership
It's that time of the year. Members are reminded that the annual subscriptions are now due. Contact membership secretary, Julia Dashfield, on 844918, for further details.
JUNIOR FLEET
FUND-RAISING APPEAL AND MEETING
As mentioned over the last few weeks, at the AGM, Mark Dashfield, retiring commodore, announced the launch of new major initiative to raise funds for essential renewal of equipment and the structured upgrading and replacement of the club's aging Optimist and Topper fleets.
Do you have some fun and exciting ideas about how to raise funds? If so please contact Mark Brace, vice-commodore, on 843548, or using the reply slip at the base of the poster or via the website.
All junior sailors, parents and interested club members are invited to attend a fund-raising ideas meeting at the club on Wednesday, January 20, at 7 pm, at which your ideas can be discussed and a fund-raising group formed. We look forward to seeing you there.
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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