January 2016

Commodore’s Cups

Well, prize giving is over and I hope those who at- tended all had a good time. Let’s see if next year we can get some new names on the trophies. The programme is being revised to make it less complicated and ensure people can complete a series thus standing a chance of winning. Bill and Stuart are working with Laurence on that, the sea sailing needs to be attractive to all participants.

The staggered racing starts at the pond for the winter series are working and hopefully we can transfer some ideas onto the sea next year so the cadets and slower fleet feel more involved with events. Thanks to Alan and Bett for the win- ter series pictures, much appreci- ated.

The Christ- mas party went well, Shannon providing the live music and Julian being Father Christmas a good time had by all. Nobody volunteered to run the bar so it was many hands to the pumps, thanks to all who helped out.

Mainsheet and the publishing of the sailing results are now being done by Richard, he is al- so having a look at the website. So now all we need is a few more volunteers to take on roles next year. At the moment we need another Rear Commodore Seaford to look after the buildings and equipment, Roger was doing it while he was about but he and Kathy are back in Spain now. So if you want to get involved get in touch.

We have some new Oppies, two are at the pond now and another seven will arrive in the new year, they are new to us but in great condition. The club has a number of wooden boats available to buy, they are at the pond and in a variety of condi- tions. They will be getting advertised on Ebay or similar so again if you are looking for a boat let a committee person or Director know and we'll sort one out for you.

The interviews for the new Galley operators have been held and agreed, so we have some new faces and a different approach to look forward to in 2016. We have met with the front of house staff and again stressed the importance of family friendly and member based operation and pricing. At this stage a member discount of 20% is what we are looking at, there will be more information in the next Mainsheet.

Ian Johnson Commodore.

In this edition of Mainsheet:

 Ian’s bits and pieces  Pictures from Boxing Day  A shocking story from the club-house  Bill Hudson’s diary  Catz Chat  2015 hall of fame  Pictures from Prize Giving  Training brochure for 2016

Did you know that……..

The race series scoring system rewards participation as well as excellence. If you had just started all the Freeman Iceberg series races at the pond but had to retire in all your races you’d still have ended-up up in about 11th position out of 53. So just think what you could achieve if you finished them all!

Memberships in 2015 I am pleased to say that memberships in 2015 have increased again, the analysis is below. A big thanks to all those involved in recruiting and administering memberships and Du- tyman. There is a lot of work being done in the background by Gilly, Michael and Terry, well done all.

Family Single Family Single Year Life Student Honorary TOTAL Sailing Sailing Social Social 2015 99 67 50 36 42 21 30 10 355

2014 83 65 46 40 8 21 17 6 282

The 42 cadet memberships have 28 adult memberships at a minimum of social, this has proved a successful membership category ensuring more cadet sailors at a realistic mem- bership rate. Minions???

The organisation and planning of social events and func- tions doesn't happen by accident. So attendance and participation is needed to make the time and effort worth while.

We try our best to let everyone know what is going on, posters, email bulletins, calendar, Facebook and Twitter yet still hear "I didn't know about it". So on behalf of us minions who take the time to organise events please sup- port our efforts.

Wearing A Killcord

Back awhile a RIB driver was returning in the dark to base up the Hamble. There was a lot of shipping around creating big waves with their wake. The RIB unexpectedly hit a big wave and the driver was thrown overboard. His position in the busy channel was very pre- carious and he had to swim hard to avoid being run down by passing ships. The first sign that anything was amiss was when the RIB was found in a car park with the engine still running - this is when the lifeboat was called. Fortunately the RIB skipper was soon found. When asked about a kill cord (which had been found in place on the RIB) the skip- per swore that he had been wearing it around his wrist.

With cold, wet hands it is easy for the killcord to slip over the hand. So ever after the RYA has recommend- ed that killcords be attached around a leg or positively on to a lifejacket.

This photo has been cut down to protect the identity of the safety boat driver but it is pretty clear that the loop of killcord has only the weakest grip on his/ her wrist and would easily slip off.

FIX THE KILLCORD FIRMLY AROUND YOUR LEG OR ON TO A BELT OR LOOP ON YOUR BUOYANCY AID OR LIFEJACKET. Freeman Iceberg and Icicle Prize Presentation Boxing Day 2015

Here are a few pictures from the prize giving ceremony for the Freeman series held at the pond on Boxing Day

And here are some Boxing Day knockouts …...

Wednesday 16th December I had arranged to help Simon get the Hartley trial boats ready to go back, Terry had kindly also offered to help. We were due to head for the pond at 9.30. At 8.30 Alan O rang me, he was at the Seaford Clubhouse, we had an intermit- tent fault on some sockets which he had looked at yesterday. Today when Steve arrived the fuse had tripped and wouldn't reset. Alan had had a look and needed access to the bar so called me, I cycled down and we checked the sockets. We seemed to have an idea where the problem could possibly be.

Terry picked me up and we spent 3 hours cleaning the Hartleys and getting them load- ed, with Simon and Dan, thanks all. There seem to be 3 sail bags missing, anyone got any ideas where they may be?

Terry and I went back to Seaford and met up with Alan, the problem wasn't located and Alan kindly decided to sort it rather than go to another job. So he and I set about lifting floorboards and testing wires to isolate the problem. Trevor Q then arrived with Moira to see if he could help, he took Moira back home and picked up some more tools and the three of us cracked on. Then Simon S arrived from the pond by which time we had large areas of floorboard up but had the problem down to a section of ca- ble under the patio doors.

We relaid a section of cable not without some difficulty and when we pulled through the old cable found the source of the short, the live cable was exposed and with all the wet weather had probably been arcing with a steel beam. By the time we had replaced all the floorboards, sockets and tidied up it was 6pm. Many thanks to you all for your efforts and seeing the job through.

I was opening the bar so stayed till 7pm then cycled back home, an 11 hour day I didn't expect.

This club doesn't run itself, behind the scenes there are a lot of people doing their bit, above and beyond what can reasonably be expected from volunteers. A lot of the time what they do is not seen, if you went into the clubhouse tonight you would never know how much work had been done today. Ian Bill’s Blog Just to let the club know what I’ve been up to in my winter training, so far. I have had two weekends with the South East Zone Squad at Island Barn and Grafham Wa- ter. I have also had one residential weekend with the 4.2 National Squad at Rutland Water. Parents are sent away and we train, race and do feedback sessions on all the areas together. We then sleepover in dorms at the club.

The coaches are excellent. Charlotte Bonella is a former National Champion and she is Head Coach for both squads. We have sailed in some testing conditions that have varied from no wind and freezing to screaming downwind and having a great time in gusts of 35! Each weekend we focus on a few topics. Last week at Grafham Water, for example, we spent Saturday working on roll tacking, gybing and keeping flat in big winds. On Sunday we focused entirely on starts. I think I am getting better. The work is hard; 9am until 8pm on one residential day, lots of 5.30 am starts from Brighton for Dad and I as well as homework. But I’m having lots of fun!

The training will continue until May then the competitions start.

Bill Hudson CATZ CHAT (AUTHOR 1919) December 2015

Remember last month…..

Americas Cup in Seaford bay – Saturday 28th Nov

OK, got your attention………….Big plans for the final race in 2015, but the weather once again was against us, 25 knots and building, so decision taken earlier in the week, but a number of the Cat sailors still turned up and with assistance from Chris Turner (electrical), we removed the winch to the shed for its annual overhaul. Everybody helped each other and the Cats were taken apart for the winter and repairs, just hope we remember where everything fits next year!

Good news is that everyone thought the planned event was a great idea, so we are look- ing to try and hold next year, perhaps on a Saturday in April, so watch this space. So what have we been doing, well repairs and more repairs to the hulls, I had 3 sepa- rate significant repairs to make, so after plenty of Resin and fibreglass followed by the White gel (to cover everything) we are ready for 2016 season. Other Cat sailors will be following me into the shed.

Pond here we come……………….. 2016

I know some of the more established amongst you will be horrified, but there is now a 15 berthed at the pond, no we will not be joining the winter series yet…..it is an experiment to see if it works, I have already been told by many that it will not, but that is what change is all about, great if it works, but if not, at least we have tried. Hopefully some pics will be ready for the next Jan 2016 edition.

2015 Prize Winners Hall of Fame Page 1

Description Class Trophy Winner 2nd 3rd Cadet showing most Cadets Tony Barr Tro- Roan Briggs commitment to sailing phy Highest scoring (Male) Cadets RNLI plaque James Cuxson Cadet Autumn Series Cadets Series 3 Cup Harvey Jenkins Bea West Toby Holmes- (Pond) Ling Endurance Race All Boats 12 Hour Race Colin Cryer, Joe Jamie Smith Lynn Wood (Piddinghoe) Trophy Galvin & Co Highest scoring crew All sailors Crew's Cup Chris Turner Highest scoring sailor Chairman's Cup Michael Veale, not winning any other Mike Rosier trophy Race for non cup winners Burfoot Cup Graham Hardy Michael Veale Richard Beal & Mike Rosier Sunday Autumn Series Jamie Lynch Terry Jones Dave Edwards & Class Shield Alan Oatway Birling Gap (Fast Fleet) Long distance Seven Sisters Ed Thorburn Rupert Smith Michael Veale & race Trophy & Chris Mike Rosier Turner Sunday AM Series 2 Class Teapot Trophy Yves Horent John Nash Zoe Mc Caig Sunday AM Series 1 Laser Class Churston Cup Zoe McCaig Chas Hum- Yves Horent phries Class Champion Laser Class Laser Trophy John Nash Manuel Pan- Kingsley Cox zera Sailor making most pro- All sailors London 2012 Bill Hudson gress towards Olympics Trophy or National Championship

Cup Winners Trophy Win- Cup Winners Bill Hudson Laurence Ve- Ed Hall ner Race Trophy nus Cuckmere Race (Slow Long distance Gunfleet Trophy Ed Hall John Nash Laurence Venus Fleet) race Sunday Autumn Series Laser Class Clubhouse Tro- Ed Hall Nia Hall Bill Wates phy Class Champion Multihull Great Bear Cup Terry Jones Mike Godwin Dave Edwards & Class Alan Oatway Sunday AM Series 1 Multihull Roberts Cup Terry Jones Mike Godwin Howard Minto Class Sunday AM Series 2 Multihull Secretaries Cup Terry Jones John Morri- Mike Godwin Class son Highest scoring Cadet All cadet sail- Cadet Helm Jasmine Sayed helm ors Sunday PM Series All Boats Lycidas Trophy Jasmine Sayed James Kathy & Roger Angus Kirk Cuxson Thomas Best Lady helm All female Lady helm Cup Jasmine Sayed sailors Sailor showing courage All sailors Courage/ Jasmine Sayed Enterprise Wed Eve Series 1 1st Wednes- Trapidos Trophy Rupert Smith. Laurence Ve- Tim. Tiger & day Chris Turner nus Kingsley Cox 2015 Prize Winners Hall of Fame Page 2 Description Class Trophy Winner 2nd 3rd Friars Bay (All boats) Long distance Friars Bay Tro- Rupert Smith. Laurence Ve- Jazz Sayed & race phy Chris Turner nus Kirk Angus

Sunday AM Series 2 Overall Win- Lewes Cup Rupert Smith. Laurence Ve- Jazz Sayed & ner Chris Turner nus Kirk Angus

Sunday AM Series 1 Menagerie Tamplin Cup Rupert Smith. Laurence Ve- Nick & Manuel Class Chris Turner nus Panzera

Sunday AM Series 2 Menagerie Merlin Plate Rupert Smith. Jazz Sayed & Laurence Venus Class Chris Turner Kirk Angus

Sunday AM Series 1 Overall Win- Waller Cup Rupert Smith. Michael Veale Nick & Manuel ner Chris Turner & Mike Rosier Panzera

Long/Middle Distance Series ( Fast Condor Cup Rupert Smith. Ed Thorburn Michael Veale & Fleet) Chris Turner Mike Rosier

Games Tourney Open to all Games Tourney Laurence Venus Matt Graham Hardy boats Cup Springall

Commissioning Race 1st race of Commodores Cup Laurence Venus Jonty Free- John Nash season man

Sunday Autumn Series Overall Win- Royal Sovereign Laurence Venus Rupert Smith Ed Hall ner Cup & Chris Turner

Cup series All boats Tufton Beamish Laurence Venus Rupert Smith Matt Springall Cup & Chris Turner

Cup series All boats Sussex Express Laurence Venus Rupert Smith Ed Hall Cup & Chris Turner

Pursuit Race Open to all Pegasus Bowl Laurence Venus Matt John Nash boats Springall Sunday Autumn Series Menagerie Tro- Laurence Venus Rupert Smith John & Andrew Class phy & Chris Cornish Turner

Class Championships Overall Win- Pirouette Trophy Laurence Venus Rupert Smith John Nash ner & Chris Turner

Class Champion Menagerie Challenge Cup Laurence Venus Rupert Smith James Cuxson Class & Chris Turner

Wed Eve Series 2 2nd Wednes- Enterprise Tro- Laurence Venus Rupert Smith Tim & Kingsley day phy & Chris Cox Turner

Cup series All boats Seahaven Cup Laurence Venus Matt Zoe Mc Caig Springall Cup series All Boats 's Cup Laurence Venus Jazz Sayed & Rupert Smith & Kirk Angus Chris Turner Long/Middle Distance Series (Slow Hedges Cup Laurence Venus John Nash Phil Clare Fleet)

2015 Prize Winners

Here are just some of the winners randomly selected from the prize-giving:

NEWHAVEN & SEAFORD SAILING CLUB TRAINING 2016 (Page 1)

Welcome to the 2016 Training Programme. Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club is based in Sussex and has three operating centres, Seaford Seafront (West End), Newhaven Marina and the Club’s own lake at Piddinghoe. Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club, is a RYA Recognised Training Centre, which runs courses based on the Na- tional Training Schemes. Whether you have never stepped on a boat before, want to improve your sailing skills, or simply to get back out on the water, our team of instructors are available to help you achieve your goals in a friendly and relaxed environment. We can offer taster sessions for groups, or individuals by arrangement, usually held on a Saturday morning, Prices from £50 for groups of 3. This can be deducted from a course fee booked later. (adult courses only). Note that people joining the club during or immediately after a course marked* can claim a £30 discount on membership fees For further information and to book any courses please contact me on [email protected]

Simon Suter - Training Organiser.

RYA ADULT

Starting Dinghy Sailing

RYA 4-DAY RYA Level 1 and 2 course A 4 day course introduces adults with little or no experience to the world of sailing. This practical course co- vers theory and on-water training with an instructor. The topics includes safety, boat controls, points of sail- ing, ability to right a capsized dinghy, rules of the road, and background knowledge. On satisfactory comple- tion you will be awarded the RYA Dinghy Level 1 and/or 2 Certificates, and be competent to sail a dinghy safe- ly in light to moderate winds on inland waters. (Coastal endorsement offered also) Includes certificate, hand- book and logbook. All 4 days for Level 1 and 2: Non-Members: £230.00* Members:£200.00 2 days only for Level 1 OR Level 2: Non-Members: £130.00* Members: £100.00 Spring Course Level 1 Saturday 7 th & Sunday 8 th May 9.30 am to 4.30pm. Level 2 Saturday 14th & Sunday 15 th May 9.30 am to 4.30pm Summer Course Level 1 Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th July Level 2 Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July 9.30 am to 4.30pm Autumn Course Level 1 Saturdays in September 3/10/17th 9.30am to 4.30pm Level 2 Saturdays in September 17/24th/1st October . 9.30am to 4.30pm

INTRODUCTION TO SEA SAILING

Activate your sea sailing. Saturdays.To be advised 9.00am at Seaford

This day will help you get your boat out of hibernation and back onto the sea and introduce you to racing on the sea. This coaching day will cover, safety, boat set up, launching and recovery on the beach, sailing on the sea, background knowledge on tides and weather. Included also, race management, tactics and basic rules of racing. This is suitable for those who sail at Piddinghoe, and would like to start sailing on the sea, or those that would like a refresher, with your own boat and crew. Coaching is from the safety boat. email: [email protected] NEWHAVEN & SEAFORD SAILING CLUB TRAINING 2016 (Page 2)

SUNDAY MORNING NOVICE RACING AND COACHING Sunday 15 th May 9.00am at Seaford, then first and third Sunday of the month, during May, June, July and August. There will be different coaching sessions run by Club Instructors. Have the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge, and achieve your RYA Level 2 Coastal Endorsement by joining in the Sunday morning sailing. email: [email protected]

INFORMAL LEISURE SAILING April to October Piddinghoe Pond Sailing Saturdays (PiPSS) Weather permitting. Seaford on Sundays or Wednesday Evening Use your own boat for a leisure sail when there is a safety boat in attendance. Get help with launching and recovery.

RYA POWERBOAT TRAINING Powerboat Level 1 and 2 This course will teach you to drive a RIB powerboat safely in light conditions, run from Newhaven Marina and in Seaford Bay Spring Course Saturday 21st May 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday 28th May 9.00am to 5.00pm Non-members: £230* Members: £100 More courses can be arranged on demand To book a course or further information please email [email protected]

RYA Sea Safety Boat Course The pre-requisite for this course is PB2 plus 1 season’s experience and is aimed at rescue and safety. Saturday & Sunday 4th and 5th June 2016 9.00am to 5.00pm Non-Members: £230* Members: £80 A further half day is offered on rescue boats with tiller steering on Piddinghoe Pond. Non-Members: £25 Members free. To book a course or for further information please email: [email protected]

Safety Boat refresher courses Seaford then Newhaven Marina for RIB helms at 10.00 am. Saturday 26th March Piddinghoe for tiller steered boats Saturday 16th April at 1.00pm. Essential for ALL operators at Cadet Nights. Saturday 29th Oct 2016 at 1.00pm. Pre-winter series rescue training. No Charge. Other dates on demand. VHF Radio & Navigation Courses, On demand, as required. Contact the Training Organiser for details. HONDA RIB CHALLENGE This group event is for youths 8 to 16’s held at Piddinghoe [email protected]

NEWHAVEN & SEAFORD SAILING CLUB TRAINING 2016 (Page 3)

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING RYA Dinghy/Powerboat Instructor Training precourse assessments and courses. RYA First Aid for Instructors Contact,the Training Organiser for information [email protected]

NSSC CADETS. For the cadet members of NSSC 6-15 yrs Meeting for Parents Saturday 9th April 2016 4.00pm Pre season Race Training for Sharks and Orcas Saturdays, 9th, 16th and 23rd April 2.00pm-4.00pm with Parent/Helper Induction and Training. Groups Oppie fun group 4.30pm- for those that want to come and have fun on the water, and learn under the guid- ance of instructors. Dolphins 5.30pm 6-11 yr olds. For entry level Cadets that want to learn how to control their boat under different conditions. Sharks 5.30pm 6-11 yr olds.. For Cadets in their second season who can sail reach to reach and tack. Orcas 8-13 yrs. For Cadets who can sail a triangle and who are keen to race. Topper Group-11-15 yrs for fun and racing using the RYA Youth Sailing Syllabus for training. Cadet Monday Nights 5.30pm to 8.00pm Monday 9th May Monday 16th May Monday 23rd May Monday 30th May Monday 6th June Monday 13th June Monday 20 rd June Monday 27th June Monday 4th July Monday 11th July Monday 18th July £21.00 per Cadet Contact [email protected]

Cadet Week Monday 25th to Friday 29th July 2016 is a fun week for cadets with sailing, racing, fun and games. Free entry for NSSC members with own boat. Club Toppers and Oppies can be hired for £10.00 per Day. RYA Youth Sailing Scheme 11-15 yrs Saturdays 1.00 pm, at Piddinghoe or at Seaford. This has been devel- oped to give young people a fun and enjoyable way to learn to sail, and work towards Certificates for Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4,

WOW Women on Water On Thursdays at Piddinghoe from 5pm until 7ish from April until September. An opportunity to become fa- miliar with dinghy sailing in a calm and supportive setting. Guidance is on hand but sailors support each other while gaining confidence. Available to members and those considering becoming members, £5 per club boat used per session. Men welcome! Recorders Notes

The weather for the winter series at Piddinghoe has so far been fairly wet and . As a result, two races were cancelled. The Freeman Series started well but was soon followed by some wet and gusty weather which inevitably reduced the number of sailors taking part. Nevertheless, we still had some good turnouts and often the weather was not as bad as forecast so we still had some surprisingly good races. 53 boats entered the series which is a record number. The three Streakers dominated the series, taking the top three spots overall. Amongst the twenty or so Lasers who took part, David Murley’s Radial, Penelope Duncan’s Radial and Jamie Smith’s Laser 4.7. were the leading contenders, coming into the last race, for the Laser prize. It was good to see Andy Rychlinski back in his standard Laser after being absent for so many years. The cadets had some good turnouts with Jamie Smith’s 4.7 Laser, Natasha Stonestreet’s Topper and Toby Wride’s Topper in close competition for the Icicle Trophy.

The last race on Boxing Day was windy and gusty. The course was set with some very fast reaches. All boats capsized at some point during the race but most went on to finish what turned out to be a very exhilarating race. Rupert dominated the race with only one capsize and took first place, next was Matt Springall who after capsizing on the first lap went on to take second place. In the meantime Alice Smith sailed well in her Topper taking 3rd place with David Murley in 4th. David was also the first of the Lasers and took the Laser winter series prize. Jamie Smith battled on despite many capsizes to finish 8th which meant he finished 2nd overall in the Laser class and won the cadet Icicle trophy.

The final and overall results for the Freeman Iceberg were:-

1st Laurence Venus (Streaker) 2nd Rupert Smith (Streaker) 3rd Alan Simmons (Streaker) 4th David Murley (Radial) 5th Michael Veale & Mike Rosier (RS 200) 6th Louise Currell ( C11)

Laser fleet results:-

1st David Murley (Radial) 2nd Jamie Smith (4.7) 3rd Penelope Duncan (Radial) 4th Bill Wates (Laser)

Cadet results for the Icicle Trophy were:-

1st Jamie Smith (Laser 4.7) 2nd Natasha Stonestreet (Topper) 3rd Toby Wride (Topper) 4th James Cuxson ()

For a full set of results go to the club’s website and click on ‘Sailing’ then ‘club se- ries races’ then ‘Freeman Iceberg 2015’ for overall results, and ‘Cadet Winter Se- ries 2015’ for cadet Icicle Trophy results. For some excellent race reports and photos go to our club website then on the right-hand side click on ‘useful sites’ then ‘Streaker Ramblings’.(courtesy of Alan and Bett Simmons). The next race is on New Year’s day starting with a race at 2pm. Then on 3rd January we start the Elford Numbum Series for the hardiest of sailors. As the fleets tend to be smaller in this series all boats including cadets will start at 11am except for the Oppies which will start 5 minutes before the others at 10:55 am.

‘Happy New Year everyone and have a great sailing season in 2016.’

Laurence.

Dinghy Show 5th - 6th March 2016

We are hoping to organise a coach trip to the show at Alexandra Palace on Saturday 5th March.

Anyone interested in going would you let me know ([email protected]) so we can find out well in advance if we have sufficient numbers for a coach or if not can ar- range car sharing.

Cadets under 16 can get into the show free. For adults the entry fee is reduced to £10 (booked in advanced through club). Travel cost to be determined depending on numbers.

RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show

Join us for the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2016! Taking place at the magnificent Alexandra Palace in London 5-6 March 2016 the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show, in association with Yachts and , is at the heart of British dinghy sailing with something for everyone; young or old, novice or pro, cruiser or rac- er.

The RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show is the only show in the world dedicated to Dinghy Sailing. It’s a great day out for all the family and offers visitors the opportunity to: Listen to inspiring and informative talks from the sport’s biggest names on the Su- zuki Main Stage; Attend coaching and top-tips seminars with a range of experts in the RYA coaching area; Interact and get advice from the RYA and a range of commercial exhibitors and RYA affiliated clubs and class associations; Buy the latest gadget, boat or product or book your next holiday to get the new season off to a flying start; Run by the RYA with support of title sponsors and associate partners as a service to its members, affiliates and the sport as a whole, the Dinghy Show is packed full of in- spiration for dinghy sailors What’s on in January

Friday 1st January: New Years Day race

Sunday 3rd January (and each Sunday in January): Elford Numbum series at the pond

Saturday 23rd January: Burns Night

Holiday house in Catalunya…L’Ametlla de Mar…SPAIN

*Tennis court* * Swimming Pool* * Bikes* * Badminton* *Boule* *Golf Clubs*

This property can be seen at Spain-holiday.com I.D. 22612.

Cheap rates to NSSC members, family and those associated to the club.

Sailwave and racing results

Laurence, the club recorder, does an excellent job of checking and compiling the results and statistics for us.

I have installed a desktop PC in the office complete with Sailwave software and the last few years results, there is also a working printer.

If anyone feels motivated to set us up so we can try entering directly onto a PC then we can also put a laptop in the race box, network with the desktop and printer and perhaps produce printed results on the day. This is perhaps something that could be done over winter, tested, practiced then tried in parallel at the start of next season.

I know in other clubs they enter races directly onto a PC or laptop so perhaps it is time we gave it a try, any volunteers?

Need some welding done on your trailer?

We have a member, Keith, who can help.

So let me know and I will put you in touch

He has the equipment, you may need to pay for a bit of pipe, angle iron or box section. Cheers Ian Any spare gear??

Sometimes we have people crewing on the safety/rescue boats who may not have all the gear a lot of us have who sail on the sea regularly.

At the pond we have a few sets of waterproof trousers and jackets, not substantial but better than nothing.

It has been suggested that we get a small amount of kit together which we can make avail- able if conditions require. We already have a few spare buoyancy aids, sometimes things are left at home or aren’t where you thought they were.

So with that in mind have you any old or unwanted sailing gear, any size, any condition ?

What we will do is stencil NSSC all over the gear and sort out maybe 3 or 4 size bands, it will never be perfect but better than nothing.

We will keep the gear in the changing rooms and the Race Officer or Helms can ensure those participating have suitable attire on or with them. I usually have a variety of clothing in a bag and drop it with my sandwiches, on Ark.

All contributions gratefully received, they can be dropped off on a club night or day when the office can be opened. If you as a donation so we don’t think it’s lost property.

HOLIDAY HOME TO LET IN THE SAILING MECCA OF DEVON, SALCOMBE!

Ideally located at the entry to the town, this semi-detached house gives you ample parking outside for two cars or one car and a boat, two double rooms and a single, bathroom, open-plan kitchen and sunny garden. The house affords wonderful views across the Devon countryside and the dog friendly, sand beach of North Sands is only 10 minutes’ walk; likewise the bustling town centre of Salcombe with its shops, pubs and restaurants. Wonderful sailing, kayaking and walking in this outstandingly beautiful part of the country. Rental available at a discount to NSSC members of 10% off published tariffs. See “Owner’s Direct” website, E17927. Contact details, tariffs and availability on the website.