The first two of this season's long distance races are just around the corner.
Next Saturday (26th May) we're off to Poole. This is always a nice race and the crew at Poole YC put on a smashing meal and a great night out.
We do need to give them a little notice though so please if you could get back to me as soon as possible if you're planning to take part.
Poole Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions here...
The following weekend (2nd June) we're off to Cherbourg - another great race! Also a perfect excuse to top up the vin or cidre reserves or to enjoy some gorgeous French cuisine, and a great way to start a little cruise. There are loads of really good reasons to make it a date!
Same as for Poole though, please let me know as soon as you're able if you're hoping to take part.
Cherbourg Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions here...
Gary Warr
Tel: 07595 368422
Just a little reminder about race night ferries.
The ferry drivers are asked, as a matter of policy, to run to the far end of the moorings and collect ON THE WAY BACK. This way crews are collected in order of readiness rather than proximity to the club house.
It is not unheard of on a busy race night for boats at the far end of the moorings to wait well over an hour for a ferry as boats closer to the club house grab them on their way out.
The drivers do their best to get everybody ashore as quickly as possible yet some drivers have reported crews closer to the club house becoming abusive as the ferry passes them by. We have already lost one driver because of this - and to those responsible I simply ask you what makes you think your time is any more valuable than those with moorings further away???
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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.
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
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
Notice of Race – Cove Cup – 6th 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
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 6th 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.
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
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.
The Yacht Clubs of Weymouth Handicapping Committee has agreed Portsmouth Yardstick numbers for use in YCW races during 2012.
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.
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