From the Commodore

July 2012

Upcoming Events From the Commodore 07/07/2012 - 08/07/2012 Weymouth Keel boat Regatta The first of the Castle Cove Olympic events is set for Friday 6th July 12/07/2012 when we will be part of the 1948 Torch Relay from Torbay to Weymouth. Olympic Torch Relay The Torch will be arriving early Friday evening, carried into the club by our cadets and available for all to see. We will then be presenting our 14/07/2012 - 15/07/2012 teams with their Olympic quilts. In traditional Castle Cove style, please Weymouth Dinghy Regatta bring a plate of finger food to share and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and the company of our teams for the evening. 29/07/2012 Friday also marks the start of the Weymouth Regatta (Keelboats 7-8 Start of the Olympic Sailing Events July and Dinghies 14-15 July) and the Spirit of the Sea festival. The weekend of dinghy regatta is going to be extra-ordinarily busy – we are 30/07/2012 hosting well over 100 boats (mostly parked on the beach) and this year Barn Dance we will be hosting the Saturday evening social which is set to be quite an evening! The boat park will be full to over-flowing; in addition to the 05/08/2012 regatta, the Academy starts its lock down on Friday 13th July and will Cream Tea be carrying out the security sweep during the weekend. Clearly, there will be very little opportunity of parking at the club and I would ask you to seek out those old parking locations away from the club or come by bike or on foot. That said do come and join in with what I am sure will be the busiest weekend at the club this year. The 2012 Olympic Torch will be transported from WPNSA on the evening of Thursday 12 July to Weymouth Beach to light the cauldron and start the evening celebrations. It would be nice to have a “flotilla” (dressed overall if possible) from CCSC in the Harbour as it goes across. It leaves the Academy at 6.42 p.m. to arrive at Weymouth Beach at 7.30 p.m. Finally, to the Olympic fortnight – there will be no great take-over of the club by a corporate hospitality provider, so we are free to make our own entertainment. Currently there is a barn dance planned and we are planning a big closing ceremony party. If you fancy organising something let us know. We are investing in a large TV to allow us to watch the activ- ity while displaying internet tracking on the projector – bring your own binoculars! What a better way to watch the racing than in the company of your fellow members and friends – the bar and galley will be open. Castle Cove SC http://www.ccsc.org.uk From the Sailing Secretary

Well I know summer hasn’t really shown it’s true colours yet but we have still had some great sailing and social occasions at the club. The month started with the Jubilee weekend, with the parade of sail on the Sunday, quite a few boats from the club took part and all came back hav- ing enjoyed the occasion – we even had a yacht being towed after a few engine troubles! On the Monday we had a pursuit race with Sam Barker and Helena Pugh coming out on top in the Lark – it was a close finish with an Osprey and Enterprise only just missing out. The sun came out for the Jubilee BBQ, the balcony and clubhouse looked great all decked out with bunting and flags. With almost 140 people enjoying the BBQ a big thank you has to go to those who slaved away all evening – Richard Wood and Alex Adams. It was a great evening with eve- ryone bringing along salads and many helping out in the bar. Richard Bowers and all the Sociables did a great job of putting on a lovely evening for us, thank you!

The following weekend we had the Allen Welling, another windy affair with a good turnout out considering the condi- tions. We have had a few races cancelled so look out for the rescheduling of the Novice and Crews race.

The Regatta is almost upon us, get your entries in quick if you still want to take part. We are looking for a few volunteers still to help out at the Dinghy Regatta, if you feel you could help for a few hours or a day please let me know ([email protected]), I will make sure you are given something to do you are comfortable doing!

And hot off the press – Round the Island was this weekend and a number of boats took part – well done to all that took part, results are below, with a special mention to Bob Turner and Alex Adams racing on a Sigma 362 – winning their class of 45 boats and 27th overall in IRC and Bill Barker racing an Elan 295 – winning their class and 22nd overall in ISC.

June - Results

Allen Welling – Keelboats 2 Handed – Gary and Morag Warr on Echo - Dinghies – Nick Grace, Contender Jubilee Pursuit Race – Sam Barker and Helena Pugh Round the Island 2012

• Stats: 1647 Entered, 1198 Finished, 247 Retired, 29DSQ/OCS • 456 Finishers IRC and 613 ISC

Tumbarumba – 3rd in ISC 5C and 24th ISC Overall Almada – 23rd in ISC 6C and 484th ISC Overall Echo – 11th in ISC 8C and 142nd ISC Overall Draig O’Mor – 9th in 2D, 105th IRC Overall Crew Cut – 26th in IRC3A and 287th IRC Overall Arion (Alex Adams and Bob Turner) – 1st in IRC3A and 26th IRC Overall Effusion (Bill Barker) 1st in ISC 6C, 22nd ISC Overall Knight Build Ltd (Al Clarke) 4th in IRC 2A and 69th IRC Overall

Club Announcements

Fobs

Fobs can now be used to open the front door and changing room door. Apply the fob and push or pull the door open as before.

Opening the doors from the inside is unchanged.

Whilst keys can still be used, please use your fobs to reduce wear and breakage on our dwindling stock of key blanks and locks. Fobs are waterproof so are ideal for both applications, making it easier to open the doors and reducing the temptation to wedge the doors open.

The bottom locks on both doors must still be used for initial unlocking and locking up when no-one else is around.

Thanks are due to all who helped make this system work.

Steve Green Olympic Events at the club

We are planning a few events to be held at the club during the Olympics. Each day there will be food and drink (of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic variety!) available, opening times will be advertised nearer the time. We hope to have large screen TV showing Olympic events live or highlights of the days sailing but we would also love members to organise special events if you would like to during the games. The Social notice board will hold a rota and details of events along with ‘sign up’ lists. So far we have planned:

• Barn Dance 30th July • Cream Tea 5th August • Des Quik & Friends TBC

If you would like to organise or help to organise an event please contact Richard Bowers (Rick.Bow- [email protected] 07795 025611).

Dogs on Lead Policy

We try to be a family friendly orientated club and welcome families and their pets, but please could dog owners clean up after their dogs. Dog mess poses a serious health hazard as well as being very unpleasant to clean it off your child, boat, sails, clothes etc. If this problem continues we will have no option than to introduce dogs on lead policy for the club grounds.

Thank you

Alison Stephens

Lost Property

Items in Lost Property Please claim!

• White Bench fleece jacket – small • Gul splash top • Sea Salt bag • Faded blue baseball cap • Child’s Regatta blue fleece jacket • Child’s black North Face fleece jumper • Henri Lloyd sailing gloves • Crewsaver blue and white buoyancy aid • Foot pump • Green fleece Yak jumper • If you own (or think you own) any of these items please check the Lost Property box in the Chart Room

Sara Lloyd Members News

Johnson Seahorse Outboard I have friend with an old Johnson Seahorse Outboard No2. 43cc. 5-7 HP. He is willing to pass it on free (or with a charitable donation) to anyone who can make use of it . Anyone interested can contact him through me

Martin Fielding [email protected]

Olympic Event Survey

I have been a member of CCSC for many years, albeit a discretinary member for the past 11 years. I am currently seeking data on Weymouth resident’s opinons of the olympic event as part of an aca- demic research paper and wonder if you were able to forward the following link to club members with a request that they press the following link to a completely anonymous, and short, on-line survey. The survey only takes a few minutes. I attach an informed consent form which explains more. The study seeks to find out more about the sentiments of the local community towards a major event in their community and will compare the results against empirical research to find whether the results are typical. My thanks goes out to all who may respond. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DBTXJZ2

Sincerely

Graham

Dr. Graham Bowcher MIH, FBII Department Head Hospitality Management Program Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA E-Mail: [email protected] Notice to Mariners 7/12

WEYMOUTH &PORTLAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

WEYMOUTH HARBOUR Notice to Mariners No.07/12(T)

Harbour Swim Saturday 7th July 2012

Mariners are advised that a Cross Harbour Swim will take place at 1030 on Saturday 7th July 2012 as part of the seafood festival

Approximately 30 swimmers will race from Custom House Quay pontoons to Cove pontoons entering the water at 1030. Estimated duration 10 minutes.

The harbour, from the Town Bridge to the Nothe Parade Fueling pontoon, will be closed to traffic from 1025 until completion of the event approximately 1040. Safety boats will be in attendance.

All mariners should keep clear of the event and obey the instructions of safety craft.

NB. Owners, Agents, Charterers, Marinas, Yachts Clubs and Recreational Sailing Organisations should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the Masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft.

Captain Peter Mole Harbour Master

Notice to Mariners 6/12

WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

WEYMOUTH HARBOUR Notice to Mariners No 6/12(T) OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY

Mariners are advised that the 2012 Olympic Torch will be transported from the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Portland Harbour by sea to a buoyed area off Weymouth town beach between 1840 and 1910 on Thursday 12 July 2102.

The convoy will conduct a high speed transit between the harbours before transfer to rowing gigs for transporting to shore.

All vessels are to keep well clear of the convoy during the high speed transit. At other times craft may view proceedings but must maintain at least a 20 metre separation from official craft and avoid creating wash.

All vessels not involved in the Torch convoy are to remain to seaward of the white 8 knot buoys in Wey- mouth bay off the Town Beach. Bathers are also advised that a swimming restriction will be in place within the buoyed area adjacent to and during the operation of the Torch Relay Evening Celebration event at the Southern end of Wey- mouth beach.

A fireworks display will take place at 2130 in accordance with Notice to Mariners 05/12.

NB. Owners, Agents, Charterers, Marinas, Yacht Clubs and Recreational Sailing Organisations should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the Masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft.

Captain Peter Mole Harbour Master

Help save the Portland Coastguard Helicopter

Appeal for members of the public to sign the e-petition to save the Portland Coastguard helicopter. The Search and Rescue helicopter is scheduled to be axed due to budget cuts in 2017.

The e-petition, which closes on August 23rd, 2012, can be found at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/peti- tions/30225

CCSC Team retain International J24 UK National Championship Title While the Jubilee celebrations took place in Wey- mouth the CCSC J24 SERCO Team managed to retain their UK title after a 10 Race nail biting series in Poole Bay, winning overall by just one point. The photo shows weather mark action on the third day, Nathan Batchelor on the helm, Ian Brown hidden as he chucks out the kite, Bob Turner, Adam Bowers and Jon Pegrum. They are now very much on their way to qualifying for the J24 World championships in Ireland next year. For a full report, see the J24 International web site, www.j24class.org

Powerboat racing event - August 2012

Dear Sirs

I am writing to advise you that the British Powerboat Racing Club will, once again, be running the Cowes Classic Powerboat Event between the dates 23 to 27 August 2012.

The event will follow a similar format to previous years: Thursday 23 August: 14.00 to 16.00hrs: Individual boat testing in a defined area in the esternW Solent

Friday 24 August: 10.00 to 18.00 hrs: Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Marathon class race in waters off Cowes, the Western Solent, Poole Bay, Weymouth Bay, Lyme Bay and Torbay.

11.00 to 13.00 hrs: Individual boat testing in a defined area in the Western Solent

Saturday 25 August: 10.00 to 14.00 hrs: AquaX (jetbike) racing and P1 class ‘Match Racing’ in a defined area off Egypt Point and in the Western Solent. (Exact times yet to be confirmed).

14.00 to 16.00 hrs: Individual boat testing in a defined area in the esternW Solent

Sunday 26 August: 11.00 to 15.00 hrs: Cowes 100 Marathon class race in waters off Cowes, the Western Solent, Poole Bay, Weymouth Bay and as far west as Portland Bill.

11.15 to 15.15 hrs: Cowes-Poole-Cowes club class race in waters off Cowes, the Western Solent and Poole Bay

Monday 27 August: 10.00 to 18.00 hrs: Spare day for races in case of bad weather on Sunday

We expect around 25 boats, some capable of speeds up to 80 knots, to enter the Marathon races. Entries in the Cowes-Poole-Cowes race will probably attract around 25 entries and their speeds will average 35-50 knots.

If you would like further background, the event website can be found at www.cowes2012.co.uk. De- tailed Racing Instructions, which will be approved by the RYA, will be posted on the site a little nearer the event.

In the meantime, if you foresee any conflict with your activities, or have significant concerns regarding our proposed event, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards

Sally Windsor Race Secretary Cowes Classic Powerboat Event 2012 Quiz and curry night

It’s taking place on Friday July 20 from 7pm at Weymouth College

It would be great if you wanted to enter teams, we’re getting some fab raffle prizes including a family ticket for a Weymouth Bayside Festival concert and boat trip, signed Ben Ainslie caps and photos, a signed Katie Price book and much more!

The charity was set up in memory of the former head boy of the Wey Valley School and Sports College, Will Mackaness.

One of Will’s passions was windsurfing and the trust was set up to help give more water sports oppor- tunities to borough pupils.

Quiz info:

Teams of four to six people can enter, or individuals can sign up and get matched up with a team.

Entry cost is £15 a head and includes curry served as a buffet halfway through the quiz in the Cygnets Restaurant.

On the menu is chicken korma, vegetable korma, rice, Naan bread, onion bhajis, poppadums and mango chutney and mint raita.

A bar will be open from 7pm on the night.

Places must be booked in advance. Call Jo Davis on 01305 830995 or email joanna.davis@dorsetecho.co.uk with the name of your team and its team members.

See the Facebook group http://www.facebook.com/events/243673932405098/

Hope to see you there!

Best wishes,

Laura

Laura Kitching Senior News Reporter & Olympic Correspondent Dorset Echo 01305 830984 www.dorsetecho.co.uk/olympics Laser Radial bottom mast section found

Many thanks to those who responded

Bottom mast section now found

D (Gill)

Lost Towel

I seem to have accidentally swapped towels with someone. Mine is light blue with Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre name/logo on it, and I have someone’s plain light blue towel.

Really grateful of any option of a re-swap back.

Thanks Rob Smith - 07966 758085, Contender 657

For Sale

Mooring for Sale

No.236 Inshore, near clubhouse, used only one season since renewal, for J24.

Now surplus to requirement.

Price £350.

Please call Kenny Roebuck on 07866 257558 anytime.