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RUNSWICK BAY BEACH & SAILING CLUB Newsletter April 2009 |
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COMMODORES WELCOME |
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Dear Member, After My ramblings of the December newsletter I hope I wetted your appetite for the ensuing season. We anticipate a long hot summer and some fair winds that will create exciting racing. I for one have got my work cut out as having taken a large portion of the silverware at the laying up supper, I was duly informed that my handicap would be suitably amended, that I suppose is exactly what handicaps are for, It just goes to show that anybody can win on the Portsmouth yard Handicap system. I hope that as many of you as possible can attend the working days as it helps ease the workload for the rest of the maintenance gang. During my next term as commodore I intend to try and increase the membership particularly sailing members to that end this year we will be holding a club open day with a "come and try sailing" theme so if you know anybody who may be interested in joining the club please contact them or pass on details to myself to contact them. We are hoping to reinforce the junior members of the club and have introduced a new class of dinghies for them (see article below) The club social calendar is looking very exciting and full, this year the Summer Ball and Commodores weekend has been separated, as holding them both on the same weekend was always a compromise with the tides. We are also hosting a wedding reception at the club for two of our newest members Simon Carr and Sally Wilson on June 6th this year. Sadly Steve Mellalieu has resigned due to work commitments, after two years of sterling work as helm on the club rescue boat. Our thanks go to Steve and Rachel for their dedication to the club and we hope to see them in a social capacity as time allows. If you want to be or know of anybody capable of being the safety boat helm please tell them to contact myself directly this is an essential job for a reliable person and a paid position. We are also sad to accept the resignation of John Vaughan from the committee it seems to be the end of an era to me, John kindly sold me my first boat (with Flossie's blessing) a Catamaran named Hilarious and with it came a series of free lessons moulding me into the fine sailor I am today! John has been offered a lifetime honorary membership. So as the new season approaches it is with much anticipation I look forward to seeing you down at the club or on the beach and more importantly on the water!! Kind regards, |
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Mick Singleton. |
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Commodore RBBSC Mon - Fri (9am -6pm) Mobile 07788 725523 Evenings & Weekends Home 01653 628138 Email micksingleton@f2s.com |
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES 29th March - Working Day 5th April - Working Day 12/13 April - Easter Weekend Club open for Fun Sailing 19th April - Working Day 3rd & 4th May - Sail Training Days 3rd May - Fitting Out Day 20th /21st - June Regatta / Open Meeting 21st June - Disco BBQ 4th July - Summer Ball 19th July - Commodore's Day 8th August - RNLI Day & Sail to Staithes 1st November - Bonfire Night Help on Race boat - We are in need of a new safety boat helm Are you somebody who could spare a Sunday afternoon and would like to get out onto the water? The race boat needs an assistant. Contact Mick Singleton or Chris Smith if you could. Even if it is just the odd one. |
AGM The AGM was held after an enjoyable meal at The Royal Hotel. Notable proceedings were John Vaughan resigned from the post of Vice President after many years of loyal service to the club John offered his resignation to the committee to make way for younger blood; however the meeting felt that such had been John's involvement and commitment that he should be offered an honorary life membership. Mick Singleton is standing for a second term as commodore with Richard Willis as Vice Commodore Other new appointments were:- Tom Willis and Simon Carr offered themselves and were duly elected to the committee. Tom Willis offered his services as club bo'sn, and will be responsible for the safety boat and the club dinghies. Joy Willis is to be the club social secretary and will be forming a committee to arrange the clubs social programme during the year, if you would be prepared to help please speak to Joy. |
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New Sailing Class Introduced at Runswick Bay ! The committee resolved last year to purchase an Optimist type of Dinghy suitable for junior members to start sailing in, this commitment was re-affirmed at a recent committee meeting. The club Lark was sold last year and the monies realised for that will go towards the purchase of such a Dinghy we do however need more funds and to that end are setting out to raise the £1000 needed to purchase it throughout this year. Any contributions or sponsorship for this cause will gratefully be accepted, junior sailors will be the future of the club. After a visit to the boat show in November and further fact finding tour at the recent Dinghy show the Bug was found to be far more suitable to our clubs needs This the latest addition to Lasers Fleet of boats has been taken up with vengeance at least four ex demo Laser Bug's have been privately purchased and are due to arrive in early April, these unique striking and practical starter dinghies have been designed with kids specifically in mind. If you think that you may be interested in a Bug then please contact Mick Singleton as we have negotiated a considerable club discount. Laser classic Pete Tompkins has kindly donated to the club a Laser Classic we are gratefully indebted to Pete for this boat and it provides a platform for those experienced members who enjoy sailing single handed to progress from the picos and allows them to take part competitively in the weekly racing. |
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Tractors 1. The link box lid on the Red Fergie will have locks fitted soon these will be the usual club Yale key 2. The Grey and Black Fergie will have ''Lucas key'' ignition switches (IE same as the Red Fergie) fitted in the near future (this has been done for security reasons) 3. Use of tractors is by permission of the committee 4. Please check fuel and water before attempting to start the tractors! |
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Sailing Secretary Report |
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With the start of another new sailing season fast approaching, it is time to start thinking about dusting off the sails and donning your wet suit once again (fingers crossed the Christmas pudding has warn off by now!!) We have an exciting sailing agenda ahead of us for 2009. There will be the usual Sunday racing series for all to compete in and gives the chance for any sailor experienced or novice to win races and take home one of the seasonal series trophies. Our annual events to look forward to include Commodore's day, RBBSC Regatta and RNLI Sail to Staithes on Lifeboat day. The Youth Training that has normally been held on the first Sunday of each month from June, has been re-arranged so that it fits in better with the high tide, which helps with the Pico training (please see the calendar for dates). As pre previous years, sessions are free to full members aged between 12 and 18, numbers are limited to 6 youths per session and are based on a first come first serve basis. Please complete a request form (obtainable from the club house) or contact me via email for further information. RBBSC Social News After a successful social calendar last year - this year sees the formation of a much needed Social Committee to plan and organise the 2009 busy social calendar. Events are published in the 2009 Sailing and Social Programme but will also be displayed in the clubhouse. There will be an opportunity for members to 'sign up' to participate in these social events. We will also be looking for volunteers to support our social calendar and help to raise club funds throughout the year. A list of forthcoming events will be displayed in the club so that members can 'sign up' to volunteer support in the kitchen, with catering or with the organisation of events. The BBQ will be available throughout the season with specific social BBQs in the calendar when the bar will be open 'til late. When it is too cold to BBQ don't forget we now have excellent cooking facilities in the new kitchen. Please be aware, that as we do not have a club cleaner, we do rely on all members cleaning and washing up after themselves. Please make sure that the cooker and BBQ are cleaned after every use. Joy, Fiona, Ann and Rachel |
As Mick has mentioned it is with regret to inform you that Steve Melanue has had to resign this season as our Rescue Boat helm. I would personally like to thank Steve for all his hard work, time and effort for last season and hope to see him back in the future! We are currently looking for a new helm for the coming season, please contact a member of the committee if you or if you know of anyone interested. Ironically, it is sometimes very easy to forget about the sailing side of the club. As we are often overwhelmed with many other activities that the club has to offer on the social side of things. This year my aim will be to touch base with every boat owner in the boat park and entice as many people onto the water possible. Last year we had a total of 7 boats from the boat park take to the water throughout the course of the year to compete in the Sunday race series and would love to see this number increase this year. I look forward to seeing you all on the water very soon! Ben Willis RBBSC Sailing Secretary RBBSC Golf Trophy The Golf Competition is to be held at Whitby Golf Club on 8th July with first Tee being at 2.10 pm. Players please meet at say 1.00 pm for a sandwich, and a drink to steady your nerves, and of course a briefing. After the golf I will be arranging for meal at Trenchers restaurant in Whitby at about 7.30 pm. It is hoped that as many members as possible will take part in the Golf, and guests are welcome, subject to numbers. It is a fun outing and no serious golf is anticipated. It is also hoped that partners and other members who wish to do so will join us for the meal afterwards. Peter Wright will be putting up a notice in the Club House with details, and with a list for interested members to indicate their wish to play, and whether they wish a booking to be made at Trenches. The Trophy will be presented on Commodores Day, and the competition will be on a Stableford basis. If members wish to get in touch with me - Telephone No. 01642700146, and will be appreciated by all who wish to play, a definite commitment is necessary, as Tees at Whitby are very much in demand in the summer. |
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Duty Days If you are unable to carry out your assigned duty day please find an alternative stand in or otherwise let Chris or Mick know with reasonable notice. HOUSE COMMITTEE All hands on deck please for the up and coming work days! Remember you are not the only person using the club facilities. Please observe the following;- · Leave the changing rooms in a respectable state when using them that includes washing out club wetsuits. · Leave the kitchen including the oven and sink in a clean state. · Put all club boats back as found and report any damage immediately to Tom Willis so as to allow time to initiate repairs before the following weekend. Keys · The double doors from the Bar onto the veranda will have the usual club Yale key fitted very soon · The Boat Park at some point in the spring have a padlock fitted with the usual Yale Key · This leaves the original small club key serving only the ladies toilets (which will also be changed sometime in the future) · There is also, what is called a committee key this key will serve the generator cabinet, the safety boat cabinet in the boat park and the room next to the bar under normal circumstances. · The safety boat padlocks and wheel clamps and the bar padlock keys remain dedicated to those respective locks only. |
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