News Letter - October
2007
Well, another season is upon us, I think our 21st,
somewhat of an achievement for such a small club.
As you may be aware there have been a few changes
to the committee. Firstly thank you’s all round
to John & Chris Marriner for their huge effort
over the years. Chris, I think, has held every position
except commodore, and John’s commitment to the
club has been overwhelming and I am glad John is still
on the committee.
Also thanks must go to Sandra Skene, she has been
our financial guide over a number of years now. We
wish her every success in the future.
Thanks also go to Bill Gross for his work as handicapper
over the past two years.
The committee is made up of Russell Smith, Commodore
(don’t laugh), ably assisted by Vice-Commodore
Peter Bourne, Secretary Matt Armstrong, Treasurer
Helen Davis, Committee people Peter Geekie, John Marriner,
Colin Coleman, and we welcome back Bob Hansen, also
Gary Millar as handicapper, and social duo Susie McBride
and Margaret Findlay.
Let’s hope for a few more sailing days than
what we got last year.
The committee intends, over the course of the year,
to keep you as well informed as possible about events,
updates and workings of the club. Given the fact that
we live in an electronic age, most of this will be
done through emails, newsletters, updates on web site.
Most of you may be aware that we have another yngling.
We hope that these boats will be out on a regular
basis over the season.
A few items I would like the members to be made aware
of. With the amount of children about at the end of
the day it would be appreciated if the grassed area
be kept clear of cars. The Flying Fifteens and fireballs
are more than welcome to use this area to rig and
derig as they have in the past. All other members,
please keep area clear, no cars parked there during
the day. There are activities planned during the year
so keep off the grass.
In the past the role of handicapper has come with
the general ribbing that most of us have done. If
at any time anybody has concerns about the way the
handicapping is done, please do not air your opinions
openly, put them in writing, come along to meetings.
The last thing we want is people’s concerns
aired openly.
You will also receive your program. Read it, take
note of when you are on duty, do not wait till the
last minute to get a replacement. Every assistance
will be given to you in the operation of the rescue
boat, course laying, race procedure. At all times
your safety is paramount and the safety of the members
on the water. If you require help, ask for it.
In the past start time reared it’s ugly head
– what time do we start? Who goes first? Keel
or dinghy?
THIS IS THE PROCEDURE – AT 1.55 PM THE COUNTDOWN
FOR THE DINGHIES BEGINS, AT 2.00 PM THE RACE STARTS.
THE 2.00 PM SIGNAL ALSO SIGNALS THE COUNTDOWN FOR
KEEL BOATS, THEY START AT 2.05 PM.
Race briefings will be at 12.45 pm – your responsibility
to be there.
Our social duo, Susie & Margaret, have lots planned
for the year so where possible lend assistance.
We are a small club so any assistance you can provide
would be appreciated, don’t just sit back and
let somebody else do it.
Looking forward to seeing you on the water 20th October.
Russell Smith
Life is good, be happy, come sailing
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