Red Diesel in France

We've just had confirmation from the charming Magali in Cherbourg that the French authorities are quite happy for British boats to use Red Diesel in their waters. The poster below explains their position in more detail.

Friday Night Racing...

Royal Dorset have the first of their revitalized Friday evening series this Friday. The racing is aimed at cruisers and novice sailors who fancy the idea of a pleasant evening race without too much pressure, followed by a nice meal and a bit of a social back at the Royal Dorset. It's difficult to think of a more enjoyable way to spend a Friday evening. Racing starts at 18:45 – full details from www.royal-dorset.com

Cove Cup

The decision to make the cup races this year double handed races was well and truly vindicated on Sunday when 11 boats turned up to race. Not having to find a big crew makes it so much easier to enjoy your boat and perfect wind in glorious sunshine made for a great day's racing. Well done to everybody for turning up and especially to Bill Barker for winning both morning and afternoon races in convincing style in his new boat, Flair II.

Results:

1st Flair II

2nd Seraphim

3rd Echo

4th Hobnob

5th Quetzal

6th Crewcut

7th Mistress

8th Almada

9th M'Lady

10th Tiptoe of Tara

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