Club Sailing

There is no club sailing until the start of the new season in April. There will be a sailing meeting on February 22 to discuss the 2014 season; ideas and suggestions from members old and new will be welcome. For those of you yet to try it, make 2014 the year you take up sailing; contact any club member via the website to get started!

National Optimist Squad

Twelve youngsters turned up for the national Optimist Squad training held at Tenby last weekend. Despite the strong south-easterly wind, the three Welsh Yachting Association coaches got them launching through the big surf off the pier and sailing out in waves well over two metres high. The youngster revelled in the rough conditions, some even choosing to go through the biggest waves. Only one capsize was reported as a well sailed Optimist is well able to cope. 

On Sunday in calmer conditions the squad were on the water for four hours training over towards Caldey in the open sea conditions. Many thanks to all club members who volunteered their time to help with this event. 

These training sessions are part of the pathway the RYA organise throughout the country to maintain the large number of elite sailors needed to end up with medals at the Olympics. 

Ben Ainslie started his racing days in Optimists.

DARTS

At least it was not a whitewash at the Swanlake as, I suspect, most people, including ourselves, were expecting, given recent form.

The only success of the evening came from the pairing of Terry Evans and John 'double-eight, double-eight' Akrill, who pulled off an unexpected win against a very strong pair.

There's a gap on the darting scene until February 7, so much practice has been demanded by captain, Ruth Tebbutt. As usual watch this space - maybe, just maybe?

Quiz Night

Tenby Sailing Club was full to bursting last Saturday, late-comers having to find extra chairs from upstairs. Our quiz master Paul, ably assisted by wife Cherry, set the scene for an extremely interesting and well presented night of taxing the old noggin. Doing battle were some 10 sets of teams, ranging from two or three people to six or seven! All prizes, including the champagne generously donated by Paul and Cherry, were competitively fought for, making the evening a great success. £52 was raised for the RNLI by donations during the evening. Many thanks to all that attended.

Forthcoming Events

Saturday, February 15: Valentines Dinner provided by Mike and Deanna. £22 for three courses and coffee, Italian theme. Book early to avoid disappointment - mobile 07897 220377, home 01834 844484.

Saturday, March 1: Coach trip to Alexandra Palace in London for the Dinghy Show. Contact Paul Evenden for details.

Saturday, March 8: Bangladeshi Banquet at the club

The club will also be open for all Welsh Six Nations games and all three matches on Super Saturday.

Saturday, February 1 - Wales v Italy, kick-off 2.30 pm, Millennium Stadium; Saturday, February 8 - Ireland v Wales, kick-off 2.30 pm, Aviva Stadium; Friday, February 21 - Wales v France, kick-off 8 pm, Millennium Stadium; Sunday, March 9 - England v Wales, kick-off 3 pm, Twickenham; Saturday, March 15 - Super Saturday, first game kicks-off 12.30 pm.

Half-time food will be available on all Wales games.

Subscriptions

Subscriptions for 2014 became due on January 1. Please download a form from the website and renew membership now. This year, payment can be made online; just follow the link on the website.

Opening Hours

The club is operating winter opening hours and will be open on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7 pm.

Website

The club's website can be found at http://www.tenbysailingclub.org.uk">www.tenbysailingclub.org.uk which includes a Facebook link and details of activities and sponsors.

We are a friendly and welcoming members club and try to involve all members in a variety of activities, both sailing and social.

To enquire about joining, call at the clubhouse, contact any member who will be pleased to help, or contact us on line.