Cove Cup - 6th May

Notice of Race – Cove Cup – 6^th May

Keelboats

2 Handed -  2 races back to back, round the cans with the first race in the harbour and a second longer race into the bay (weather permitting!)

Dinghies

3 races back to back taking in the whole harbour on varied courses.

First Start: 

Keelboats: 12:00 - Dinghies: 12:05    

Balcony Party...

The Commodore would like to invite everyone to celebrate the first stage of the extension project being completed with a party on the balcony.

Sunday 6^th May 4pm (After racing)

After cutting the ribbon we will celebrate with a glass of fizz 

and a buffet - please bring a plate of food.

We will also be presenting the trophies for the Cove Cup and 

the Ken and Mary Grindle Trophy.

MacMillan Nurse Stall at Beaulieu Boat Jumble Sunday 29th April 2012

Do you have any boat jumble stuff lying around you would be kind enough to donate for our stall?

All the money taken will be donated to MacMillan Nurses. We have an excellent response so far & are hoping to make the £1,000 mark.

I have 100 new printed t-shirts & 20 lovely dresses as well as some excellent second hand sailing gear & equipment. Look us out in the bottom field Trunk Trader section – look for the Macmillan Flag. For a small donation we will look after your goodies &/or deliver them back to Weymouth

Please call 07769903604 so I can arrange collection.   Kay Stibbs

WSC Spring Series

Weymouth Sailing Club's spring series starts this Sunday (15th April). The series is open and offers a warm welcome to Castle Cove members - full details from the WSC website (www.wsc.org.uk).

If you have trouble logging into the site and are planning to race please email Stephen.Dadd@yahoo.com with your Name & Boat details including 2012 YCW handicap.

YCW 2012 Handicaps

The Yacht Clubs of Weymouth Handicapping Committee has agreed Portsmouth Yardstick numbers for use in YCW races during 2012.

http://www.ycw.org.uk/Handicaps.aspx  

If your boat doesn't appear on the list and you wish to participate in any of this years YCW races please contact your club's sailing secretary as soon as possible. Castle Cove members should contact helen@rollyscakes.co.uk.

Last call for Z Class dinner...

Last call for the Z Class Dinner Saturday 31st March 2012! (thats this weekend!)

Dinner: Full 3 course dinner with wine, Cheese and biscuits with Port.

Speaker: Paul Larsen, attempting to break the word sailing speed record with 'Sail Rocket'

Good company.

And all for £20!!!

1925hrs for drinks

Last minute bookings being taken untill Wednesday by Bill Barker 07887943920

SEE YOU THERE!  

Winter Talks 2012

Shore - Wednesday 14^th, 21^st, 28^th March - 7.30pm

Water - Monday 26^th March, 2^nd, 9^th April - 6pm

Adam is starting the series tomorrow night with "Little Jonny" - the only rig talk done on every continent!! Aspects have been covered in previous years but never in full at CCSC - this will give all sailors a great insight into how the rig works and how we control it. Not one to miss! Dinghy/Keelboat/Beginner/Experienced sailors will learn something!  

The series will then continue the following weeks with Mechanics of the start line and windward mark followed by downwind and gybe mark/leeward mark. 

Cost for whole series only £40 (£20 for Cadets) for the whole series including a free beer/soft drink each week – a bargain! If you pay/talk it will be £7.50. And food will be available at £2/head

See you there, 

Helen, Sailing Sec 

Latest News...

Work Party...

Barry Grant has put out a call for help needed this Sunday from around 9.30 to 12.30 to assist in the refurbishment of Pontoons. If you can spare a few hours please come along. If you have Spanners and Scrapers for the pontoon work or a Shovel to help out with the crane base so much the better - many hands make light work!

March dates and reminders...

7^{th -} Bob Turner training & tactics

10^{th -} Castle Cove in the 60s

14^th/21^st/28^th - Adam Bowers lectures

26^th - Adam Bowers on the water training

27^th - WPCA Boat Jumble

31^st - Z class Dinner!

Cruising News...

We have a new cruising captain, Carl Holland. His first gathering will be around an RNLI Safety Talk on 10th April. Hopefully Carl will get the support he needs to justify organising a full crusing calender this year. Of course cruisers are most welcome to attend the various rallies run alongside the various passage races, which this year include Poole, Alderney, Cherbourg and Cowes (although the Cowes race is a feeder for the RTI so probably not the best week to rock up at Cowes looking for a berth!)

Christmas Greetings...

The Z class team at Castle Cove wish you all a very Happy Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year. Happy Sailing!

Henri Lloyd open evening - BIG discounts for club members!

Dear Club Member,

 

I would like to invite you to a Christmas Shopping evening at the Henri Lloyd store, 30 St Mary Street Weymouth.

We will be opening the store exclusively to club members and VIP customers at 6pm until approx. 8pm on Tuesday 6th December.

 

We will be in full store SALE on our marine and fashion products.

On Full price product you will be entitled to double your normal club discount for the evening - 20% OFF

When spending over £100 you will be entitled to a free gift worth £50.00 Light refreshments and drinks will also be available on the evening.

 

Just RSVP to Paul

Tel: 01305-776777

Email: Weymouth@henrilloyd.co.uk

 

Best regards

Paul

 

Paul Ormes | Store Manager/Clipper Project Manager