Well this is my first newsletter and I have been told to keep it brief but that will be difficult this time as so much has happened since the last newsletter by Mick.
Our sailing instructors have been busy juggling courses with the normal unpredictable wind conditions; I think a wish of a sailing instructor would be to order wind on tap!! However they have done a fantastic job by rescheduling and accommodating everyone so that they have been successful.
After an initial delay earlier this year the powerboat courses are now back on track and in September had a full course with very satisfied students.
We have had two very successful fun days; thank you to Margot and Chris for another successful Pirates day. From the photos it looked liked everyone had lots of fun especially the very old, old children!!!! Please, please can we have another one next year?
For the older children they enjoyed a family fun day in August where they showed off their fantastic sailing skills in various races even giving the adults a run for their money!! Can you spot the Blue Peter Trophies that are now displayed in the cabinet?
With the arrival of 2Yorks the club has been busy at the Dodge Welcome fair and the Garrison show promoting the club and already we have had a number of the Regiment take part in both Power boat and sailing courses with a number awaiting future ones.
Six interested families came down to our Open Day at the end of September. We had a wobbly start with the thunder clouds looming over head but they luckily went away and everyone was able to experience a ride in a powerboat and a sail; so thank you to everyone for their time and effort for welcoming and taking the families out. It is great to see that we are getting a steady influx of new members; please if you see anyone looking lost please give them a smile and a helping hand.
On a sad note we have recently had to say farewell to some key members who will be missed. Firstly to our Rear Commodore Rob and our Bar Member Helen who had a super send off and to Big Chas who after a successful seven years of extending has finally had to return to Anglesey. Thank you again for all their hard work their have contribution to the club. We wish them well back in the UK but hope to see them back on holiday soon.
Andy Coulson has kindly taken on the role of Rear Commodore; Andy’s day job involves training so he is well offay of what the job entails.
He has two trusty members to support him, Chris and Tony. They are currently planning an exciting fun packed year of events for 2012. Can’t Wait!!
I would also like to thank Carole for been social secretary for the last 2 years, she feels it is time to step down to give some one else the challenge. I am sure you are all in agreement she has organised some super events, there is a lot of work planning, organising and coming up with different ideas to keep us all amused. The one I will always remember is ‘cocktails at sunset’ at the bomb buoy, trying to drink through the giggles and the rough seas of the carefully prepared cocktail! But you will all be relieved to hear Carole will still baking
her amazing cakes for the club, phew!
Can I also say a big thanks to Mike Saunders for all his work he has done as members’ secretary after …. Year as he is returning to the UK. Thank you to Margot for standing in to take on Members’ Secretary.
I hope everyone enjoyed the Club Regatta, it was a fantastic weekend of sailing, we had a real mixture of conditions from the hold on tight to the calm. There was a lovely friendly but competitive atmosphere. I had a number of guest competitors complimenting us on a super weekend so thank you to everyone for making it such a success.
My last thank you is to Chaz or better known now as ‘Webmaster’. He has spent a lot of time reformatting our website and updating it with news and events which are easily accessible. If you have any event you would like to report on he is the man to get in touch with.
All I have left to say is happy sailing.
Helen
Our sailing instructors have been busy juggling courses with the normal unpredictable wind conditions; I think a wish of a sailing instructor would be to order wind on tap!! However they have done a fantastic job by rescheduling and accommodating everyone so that they have been successful.
After an initial delay earlier this year the powerboat courses are now back on track and in September had a full course with very satisfied students.
We have had two very successful fun days; thank you to Margot and Chris for another successful Pirates day. From the photos it looked liked everyone had lots of fun especially the very old, old children!!!! Please, please can we have another one next year?
For the older children they enjoyed a family fun day in August where they showed off their fantastic sailing skills in various races even giving the adults a run for their money!! Can you spot the Blue Peter Trophies that are now displayed in the cabinet?
With the arrival of 2Yorks the club has been busy at the Dodge Welcome fair and the Garrison show promoting the club and already we have had a number of the Regiment take part in both Power boat and sailing courses with a number awaiting future ones.
Six interested families came down to our Open Day at the end of September. We had a wobbly start with the thunder clouds looming over head but they luckily went away and everyone was able to experience a ride in a powerboat and a sail; so thank you to everyone for their time and effort for welcoming and taking the families out. It is great to see that we are getting a steady influx of new members; please if you see anyone looking lost please give them a smile and a helping hand.
On a sad note we have recently had to say farewell to some key members who will be missed. Firstly to our Rear Commodore Rob and our Bar Member Helen who had a super send off and to Big Chas who after a successful seven years of extending has finally had to return to Anglesey. Thank you again for all their hard work their have contribution to the club. We wish them well back in the UK but hope to see them back on holiday soon.
Andy Coulson has kindly taken on the role of Rear Commodore; Andy’s day job involves training so he is well offay of what the job entails.
He has two trusty members to support him, Chris and Tony. They are currently planning an exciting fun packed year of events for 2012. Can’t Wait!!
I would also like to thank Carole for been social secretary for the last 2 years, she feels it is time to step down to give some one else the challenge. I am sure you are all in agreement she has organised some super events, there is a lot of work planning, organising and coming up with different ideas to keep us all amused. The one I will always remember is ‘cocktails at sunset’ at the bomb buoy, trying to drink through the giggles and the rough seas of the carefully prepared cocktail! But you will all be relieved to hear Carole will still baking
her amazing cakes for the club, phew!
Can I also say a big thanks to Mike Saunders for all his work he has done as members’ secretary after …. Year as he is returning to the UK. Thank you to Margot for standing in to take on Members’ Secretary.
I hope everyone enjoyed the Club Regatta, it was a fantastic weekend of sailing, we had a real mixture of conditions from the hold on tight to the calm. There was a lovely friendly but competitive atmosphere. I had a number of guest competitors complimenting us on a super weekend so thank you to everyone for making it such a success.
My last thank you is to Chaz or better known now as ‘Webmaster’. He has spent a lot of time reformatting our website and updating it with news and events which are easily accessible. If you have any event you would like to report on he is the man to get in touch with.
All I have left to say is happy sailing.
Helen
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