A group of junior Tenby sailors had the surprise of their lives at the last club night of the season – when they were joined by a group of dolphins swimming off the West Wales coast. And it’s on YouTube! Scroll down for the RYA Cymru Wales video.

Dinghy Racing

The racing fleet have now started the Frostbite series of two races every Sunday.

After the torrential rain and strong gusty winds at the start of the weekend, the sailors were treated to a very pleasant relatively sedate force 3 to 4 for the two races on Sunday.

Three Ospreys took to the water to battle it out and test their gear before decamping to TATA Steel Sailing Club Regatta being held this weekend, October 20 and 21.

The winners in the first race were Daniel Jackson and Chris Mackay, with second going to Mike Stace and Deanna Morten and third John McKellar and Lucas Bossevain.

In race two, the conditions were better and it is even rumoured that Dan Jackson even enjoyed himself with his Osprey being able to point higher into the wind that bit better. However, all in the race order repeated itself from race one.

Junior Sailing

The juniors’ end of season party was held last Wednesday. There was an excellent turnout, with over 30 youngsters accompanied by instructors, helpers and parents. Food was first served, including the ever-popular chocolate fountain.

Howard then showed a video he had put together which was a compilation of photos and videos taken of the junior training sessions this season. The video illustrated the excellent weather this summer and also that the youngsters really seemed to be enjoying their sailing, even when righting their capsized boat!

Blake then read out the names of those who had gained RYA Stage certificates. They were as follows:

Alistair’s Group - Lara and Daisy Whitfield, Lola Grey stages 1, 2, 3, also Saffron Owen stage 3, Rosie Wasson stage 2, 3, Sam Prestwich and Anais Webb, Tommy Mottram, Jude Williams Stage 1, 2.

Blake’s Group - Louis Rapi, Amelia Nuttall, Stanley Barker, Matthew Shaw, Freya Bhattacherjee stage 1 and 2.

Harrison and Martin’s Group - Katei David, Felix Buckley, Jem Barker, Toby Richards stage 3.

Jo’s Group - Yasmin Haigh, Tom David, Oscar Thompson, Danial De Kroon, Thea Arrentz, Oaiob Bhattacherjee, Max Buckley, Iolo Shaw, start racing Luke Subbiani Shaw and spinnakers Brynley Moore.

The instructors themselves were then presented with gifts for their hard work throughout the season.

With more of the youngsters introduced to racing, it is hoped that next season more will take part in the main club racing programme.

Finally, a reminder that the junior Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 7, start 7 pm.

Membership

Membership forms can be obtained from either the club’s website www.tenbysailingclub.org.uk or at the club itself. As the season is starting to draw to a close, if you take up membership at the current rates you will get the rest of this year and the whole of next year included.

There are many advantages to being a member, a few of which are discounted bar prices, access to showers and toilets on the harbour and priority for social events, please see the website for full details.

Commodore’s Quiz

The next Commodore’s Quiz is Saturday, October 27, when we will again be raising money for the RNLI and, as you know, this is a very worthy cause. The cost is £5 for a team of up to six people or £1 if you think you can go it alone. There is also a raffle running alongside the quiz at £1 a square. So, if you think you are the brains of Tenby or just want to come down and have a laugh while raising money for the RNLI, it will start at 7.30 pm. Raffle prize donations are gratefully received. The grand final mega quiz will be Saturday, November 24, for that one last final push for raising money and also find out the winners of the league that has been running all year.

The Bar & Harbour Restaurant @ The Club

The bar will be open Thursday and Friday from 5pm and all-day Saturday and Sunday from 1130 with the aim of keeping these times throughout the winter period. Please come down to the club to enjoy the best view in town.

October sees the Harbour Restaurant open on Friday’s and Saturday’s from 5pm and Sunday lunchtime from 12 noon. Sunday Lunch menu is available on all social media platforms @tenbysailingclub If you would like to book a table please ring 07812397193 or the Club on 01834 842762 when open. Please come and support as where is there a better place to enjoy a Sunday Lunch overlooking the harbour. All dietary needs can be taken care of just ask the chef. So, come on down there is no better setting with the full view of the harbour to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat.

Christmas Parties

There will be a Junior Christmas Party on Friday, December 7, and an all members Christmas party on Saturday 15th.?Aso there will be a New Year’s Eve three -course early dinner at the club (members priority), so beat the crowds in the town and plan to spend it down the club. Details can be found at the club or on the website and the TSC social page on Facebook. Please email [email protected] with names of whom are attending with New Year’s Eve in the subject box.

Annual Dinner

This year’s annual dinner dance will take place at Trefloyne Manor on Friday, November 9 (slightly earlier this year due to the Blues Festival also being a week earlier), with the AGM on Friday 23rd starting at 7.30 pm. The dates have had to be unavoidably split this year due to events being held around the town commemorating the ending of the First World War 100 years ago. Menu choices are now on the website and will soon arrive in the post, however if you would like a booking form, please email [email protected] and I will be happy to send one out to you.

Website

The club’s website can be found at www.tenbysailingclub.org.uk; the club and details of events going on can be found on Facebook and Twitter. New members welcome; sailors, aspirant sailors and non-sailors. We are a member’s club run by volunteers who 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 online.