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Sails
in
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| 1.
Commodore's
Comments
A big 'thank you' to you all, not just from the committee and myself but also from the Water Board for resisting the temptation and keeping away whilst the Club was closed during the foot & mouth restrictions. I can assure you it was all very much appreciated. With the hopes rising for no further outbreaks of the disease in our area perhaps at last we can look forward to an uninterrupted sailing season. The events cancelled i.e. St David's Day Regatta, Laser Open, Topper Open, and Youth Regatta have all been lost from the calendar. Sadly, pressure on our remaining sailing calendar as well as that of other clubs prevents us from using alternative dates. Beware - we are having a purge on the boat park as spaces are limited and we need to free up all we can for our paid-up members. This is a repeat of an exercise carried out some years ago and Matt details in this newsletter relevant boat details along with our plans to notify everyone before we reach the stage of auctioning off unknown boats. As you can appreciate we are reluctant to sell off once-loved boats so if you know the owner of any of the craft listed PLEASE tell them to collect their boat as soon as possible, alternatively get them to contact Elaine Westwood and arrange payment of their club fees. We maintain close links with the Bridgnorth branch of the RNLI and the annual Chelmarsh RNLI pursuit race takes place on Sunday 17th June. The trophy for this event is the fine bell mounted on a plaque in the bar - if you had not noticed it I'm sure that you have heard it being rung on many occasions to call members to order! The winner of the RNLI race is not able to take the trophy home but does have the honour of having their name inscribed on the plaque. As ever Lifeboat goodies will be on display and sale in the galley do please support this worthy cause. A revised rulebook came out this year and we are now racing under the 'new' rules. The club copy is ready for any keen protests; remember protest flags are now a thing of the past! Summer is here at last, blue skies, warm weather, barmy breezes - time to enjoy eating outside. It's barbecue time again - Saturday June 16th is the date, a must for all of us, full details inside. The woodwork continues to peel and the windows still need replacing etc etc, rest assured our patience will be rewarded (Ed's Note: the water heater also works reasonably well but only if switched ON!). Have a great summer whether on Chelmarsh reservoir or away at the many coastal regattas, there really is no finer way to enjoy life! Peter Widdowson |
| 2.
Vice
Commodore's
Report
Once more Chelmarsh members are enjoying their sailing to the full. The smells from the barbecue drift across the lake on Wednesday evenings as we are well into the nightcap series. Come and join us - either on or off the water! Those of you who are well up with rule changes and PY. Numbers won't need me to remind you that you no longer need to fly that protest flag for those memorable incidents on the water when you are quite sure that somebody is out to get you'! Also you will now be familiar with the new start times for pursuit racing, as you will no doubt have noticed them displayed on the PY board in the clubhouse entrance. Can I remind Sundays' OODs that it is their responsibility to check that there is sufficient fuel for the Wednesday following their duty? We had an unfortunate incident last year when a Wednesday evening turned out to be very windy, and there was insufficient fuel for effective rescue, hopefully that will not be repeated. Due to the 'foot and mouth' epidemic we had to cancel the St David Day's Regatta and the Laser Open meeting. However we are able to go ahead with the Solo Open Meeting so please support this event and let's see as many Solos on the water as possible. Finally,
can
I
ask
for
as
much
help
as
possible
on
this
year's
'Taster
Days'
on
Sat
21st
July,
and
Sat
1st
Sept?
Last
year
these
events
were
a
huge
success
-thanks
to
the
enthusiasm
of
all
who
were
involved-
and
we
now
have
many
keen
new
members.
If
you
are
able
to
take
people
out
on
the
water
(all
fleets),
make
or
serve
tea
and
cakes,
man
the
rescue
boats,
or
chat
to
visitors
about
our
club
on
either
of
the
above
dates
(or
both)
please
let
me
know. |
|
Can I ask for as much help as possible on this year's 'Taster Days' on Sat 21st July and Sat 1st Sept |
Wednesday
evening
sailing
has
started. |
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| 3.
ON
THE
SOCIAL
FRONT
|
|
| LASER
NEWS After our forced lay off it was nice to get back on the water. Its even nicer to see up to 8 and 9 Lasers out racing so lets see this trend continue and hopefully onwards into double figures. Club Championship Fred won the first leg of races to qualify for the Club Championship on 22nd April and therefore received the bottle of wine I donated for the winner on the day for this event I will publish the full results on the web page in due course For those of you who find it difficult to complete a full club series, the Club Championship is on again and as it only comprises of 8 races you only need to complete 5 of to qualify. The races proposed are the second two races on the following days: 17th June 15th July For these dates I am prepared to donate another bottle for the winner of each day. It would be nice to get a big fleet out a few times each year so keep these date free. The top qualifiers also get the chance to go to the final at Rutland on 22nd / 23rd September2001. Other qualifiers get T-shirts. Richard |
| 4.
GP
14
FLEET
REPORT
GP14 News. Surf's up - let's Go! After our enforced layoff due to the foot and mouth Chelmarsh is back inaction; to the extent where the long weekends of ironing and polishing a meagre collection of 6 rudders has been long forgotten. In the short period of time since we've been back so much has been squeezed in, along with so much more to come! Baby Boom It's official!
A successful crewing course was held on April 21, where seven students enjoyed light winds and the first real sun of the year. Such was the growth in confidence that one new mentor, Helen has already been spotted doing rather well crewing on a Wednesday evening. Thanks you for all who helped make the day possible donating time, their lessons of experience and boats. Please let me know if you need a crew, as I now have some contacts who are 'up to speed'. Dovey Bells toll again for stay - at - homes Fortune shone again on our annual GP14 Aberdovey weekend, May 12 and 13, bringing bright sunshine and good breezes. Nine Chelmarsh boats competed for the bell trophies and after tough competition, supercrew Matt (nee Fred) Thursfield and myself secured victory. As always, the food and drink was an attraction and the clubhouse proved a great place to recover from the healthy doses of wind and salt water. Claire and Hill Brunner were again conspicuous lapping up the sunshine; it would be great if next year we get even more Bronze fleet sailors. Flojo
II
? Improvers or Snoozers? Right then! Learnt to sail? Got a RYA Level 1-2? Haven't been out recently? Would like a bit of a refresher, or have been sailing and would like to build upon some basic techniques? Then this is the thing for you! Adult
Improver
Course.
June
30,
July
7,
July
15;
cost
£15
per
person; Jonathan Carter, Vodafone 07799 620858, E-mail: jonathan@carter136.freeserve.co.uk
Junior Fleet Report May 2001
The Topper fleet continues to provide some exciting racing, with 4 stalwarts vying for the lead. Well done to Hannah, Holly, Alastair and Peter for some excellent racing. The spring series was won by Holly Turner, Alastair Yates was second followed by Peter Cowell, Hannah Jones and Michelle Linder. Four Toppers represented the fleet in the Spring pursuit series, with Holly coming an excellent 5th, Alastair is currently in the lead in the Summer A series, but there are plenty more races to go! There are 15 Toppers in the boat park. A warm welcome awaits you all on the water. Brian Yates |
| 5.
FIREBALL
FLEET
NEWS....
I cannot remember the last time I have seen so many club Fireballs on the water (except for our opens)- what an exciting time we are going to have this year with close competition for those well sought after prizes! A big welcome to Nigel and Sue Aston who have just joined the Fireball fraternity, I was going to say 'have fun' but we know you will as all people who sail Fireballs do - ask any of us; Fireballs are just what the doctor ordered! So anyone who watches and stares saying 'I would love to have a go' let us know and we will oblige. Hope the compasses are coming out and the training is going well for the party of the year (with exception of our open) at 'Abersoch dinghy week'. To anyone who has never been, you are missing the best week of the year. Abersoch week runs from the 22nd to the 27th of July and most people arrive on the Friday or Saturday (obviously to get more drinking in!). First race on Sunday at 2.00 p.m. 'Go low not high on the first leg they kept crying to me' - one day perhaps, if we ever workout where the next bloody mark is! - even when they give us maps! Why? Don't ask me! Mikey Jones seems to be the one to ask, as he and family have been there for - well before my time!. Talking of Mike Jones, their beloved Fireball is up for sale at a bargain price I'm sure. (Paul, shall we buy this one as well?). Abersoch dingy week costs £50.00 (Inc. of slipway charges only if paid before l2th July) £70.00 after that, any entry forms required give me a ring and I shall give you one. Sam has started nagging me (I haven't really, it's me that's writing this section) to start sorting out the Open. We have decided it shall be a two-day event, five races, three to count. Please spread the word. On the Saturday night Johnny Rock is booked to play, and if everyone could do some food as last time, the evening will be a blast. Other members and friends are welcome depending upon numbers. A
favour
/
question
-
cheap
but
good
club
Fireball
required
to
up-date
the
old
one: See you all soon, hopefully behind! Martin |
| 6/7
SOLO
FLEET
REPORT
The best bit of news is that are Open is definitely on. That is of course always assuming that there are no more outbreaks of Foot and Mouth in the area, which might cause the water board to close us down again. Notices have gone out to all clubs in the Solo Association Midlands area, and we hope for a good turn out,
Garth Reynolds
I joined the Gunilla on the afternoon of March l9th. She is a 165 ft Barque, completely refitted and changed from a trading schooner to her square sail rig in 1998. In addition to the captain there were three senior officers, six regular crew who were watch leaders, two to each watch, plus two cooks, two ladies, one of whom was the first officer's wife, who dealt with other domestic matters such as general laundry, (we each had to deal with our personal laundry), and an engineer. Then there were 21 others myself included who were paying, working crew. Two English, two Canadians, one German and the rest Swedish. We were expected, (and in general did), to do all the other jobs of sailing the ship; hoisting and bracing the yards, setting and taking in the sails, look out, helmsman and assistant navigator. Each watch also had domestic duties to do scrubbing decks, cleaning toilets, peeling potatoes etc. I was on the 4-8 watch, which meant getting up at 3.30 am and out into a dark and often wet cold deck. However it did have its advantages, we saw some wonderful sunrises and sunsets. We saw whales, dolphins, flying fish, sea turtles and even the odd shark. My most abiding memory is one early morning watching the phosphorescence of the bow wave and suddenly seeing three dolphins underwater outlined by their own phosphorescence, making them easy to see in the dark water, swimming effortlessly just ahead of us. Anyway, what about the sailing I hear you say - well it was not what I expected in many ways. For a start off the strongest winds and the roughest seas, 20 ft at times, were between Cuba, Grand Bahama and Bermuda, with virtually no wind at all and very flat seas between Bermuda, the Azores and Falmouth. In the middle of the Atlantic we had flat calm and were sunbathing on the deck. When we were sailing it was great and I had some difficulty to start with in preventing myself from automatically going to the windward rail when she was heeling - I didn't quite get to the point of sitting out. There were 22 sails and 174 ropes; all of which we were expected to know the names of in Swedish, since the orders were given in Swedish "to avoid confusions". Fortunately all the Swedes spoke very good English and were able to translate quickly and easily for us until we gradually got to know the names. Actual instruction of what to do with each rope was fairly easy. When called upon to 'Hala', 'Fira', 'Loss', 'Fast', we hauled, freed, let go or made fast as required. Going aloft was quite an experience and a lift is daunting to start with, but we very quickly got used to it. The thing that surprised me most was how near the footrope was to the yard. When you are standing on it, the yard is about level to the top of your thighs and the first time you lean over the yard to clew up the sail you feel certain that you will topple right over. Once used to it, it is quite comfortable except for the pressure on your instep standing on a 1" diameter wire for any length of time. It is a great feeling of achievement to have brailed up the topgallant, swinging against the stars at night. Basic good seamanship, such as how ropes should be coiled, which way ropes should be put on the pins, which knots should be used where, etc, was very important so that anyone from any watch, even on a dark wet night could know what to expect, and not to get in a tangle. We had one particularly emotional experience when we arrived at St George's in Bermuda. The entrance to the harbour is very narrow with a rocky coastline on each side. On one point there was an old fort and standing there in full English type regalia were not one, but two town criers, ringing their bells and calling "Welcome home Gunilla". We were told how, last year, to celebrate the Millennium; the town of St George's had obtained a stone from the estate in England originally owned by Sir George Somers, who founded the colony. A special ceremony had been planned to set the stone at the entrance fort. They only wished that they could have an old style sailing ship as a backdrop. Two days before the event Gunilila arrived, and arranged to sail past and leave at the moment of setting the stone, so now she has a special place in the affection of the town. We, however, were not so fortunate. When we came to leave, (and for those of you with a superstitious nature, it was Friday and within the Bermuda Triangle). Our engine failed as we negotiated the narrow channel. We had to be towed clear of the entrance by the Pilot boat, anchored for the night and then towed back by tug, for repairs. The engine's water intakes were clogged up with barnacles. This however had its advantage in that we got an extra day ashore. Two of the paying crew, Ulrich the German and Elizabeth one of the Swedish women left here as they were being sea sick all the time and did not relish taking pills for another four weeks. To sum up, with one exception, and there always has to be one, I got on with everyone. The regular crew were particularly friendly and helpful and put up with our mistakes. It was a privilege to know them all and I am very glad to have made such a trip but I shan't do it again - small boat sailing is for me -you can stop and get off when you want to. Garth Reynolds
Email
addresses Please contact the club on info@chelmarshsailing.org.uk |
| 8/9
GP14s
AT
ABERDOVEY
Sabine Townend's diary Friday 12th May Weight 11st. (never mind Aberdovey beckons, will start diet next week), alcohol units 0 (is only 6 am though), thoughts about Patrik Berger 3 6.15
am-
better
get
up
now,
taxi
to
station
will
call
at
7.45.
Still
haven't
got
car
back,
might
be
able
to
collect
it
in
Machynlleth
over
the
weekend.
Train
does
not
depart
until
8.57
but
no
taxis
just
before
that
time
because
of
school
run,
humph!
I
had
to
walk
or
cycle
to
school
and
was
never
taken
by
taxi Saturday I2th May Still ?st - no scales in hotel bathroom, but am sure that all meals so far although delic. have been v. light and healthy, alcohol units 6, negative thoughts about Liverpool loosing FA cup final 9, positive thoughts about Liverpool winning 15 (excellent) 3 course breakfast-choose juice, fresh fruit, soft-boiled egg and croissant; Peter has the full cooked thing, typical! 12.30
had
reflexology
and
a
facial,
feel
v.
relaxed
and
full
of
inner
poise.
Meet
Peter
for
3-course
lunch,
he's
been
down
at
the
Yacht
Club
and
taken
photos
for
my
report.
Lunch
v.
enjoyable
but
am
getting
v.
apprehensive
re
footy.
Peter
does
not
fancy
finding
smoky,
crowded
pub
with
telly
somewhere
so
go
up
to
room
to
start
watching
extended
coverage.
Peter's
a
Leeds
fan
but
will
support
Liverpool
today
just
for
me,
it's
v.
nice
to
be
a
smug
married!
Still ? st (mental note to self must get rid of scales as 'tis much better not knowing) Leisurely
breakfast
by
myself
as
after
early
'phone
call
Peter
rushed
off
to
see
a
man
about
a
car.
Aromatherapy
massage
at
11
(v.v.g?),
at
12,
still
no
sign
of
Peter
so
go
to
YC
to
catch
after-noon's
sailing
for
my
report.
When
I
get
there
the
sailing's
finished
-
why?
Why?
Ah,
it's
too
windy
so
everybody's
packing
up
their
boats.
Attend
prize
giving
and
speeches.
Still
no
Peter.
Suddenly
realize
that
we
arranged
to
meet,
but
not
where,
go
back
to
hotel
via
gallery
where
I
buy
a
watercolour
card
to
give
him
for
our
anniversary
tomorrow
and
to
nice
shop
where
I
buy
a
necklace
for
him
to
give
to
me.
At
the
Tref
Peter
is
waiting
for
me
with
tea
and
scones,
v.
welcome
after
my
walk
and
then
we
go
for
a
test
drive
with
the
courtesy
car,
our
car
is
still
not
ready.
After
that
we
have
a
swim
at
the
hotel
pool,
we
are
the
only
ones
and
I
fantasize
about
it
being
my
own
pool.
Splash
and
canoodle
with
Peter
when
he
reminds
me
that
there
is
a
security
camera
next
to
pool
(as
no
lifeguard)
with
corresponding
screen
next
to
reception
in
hotel
foyer.
Have
vision
of
large
group
of
people
crowding
round
screen
to
watch
us
so
start
swimming
properly.
A
few
minutes
later
a
couple
comes
in
to
have
a
look
and
then
leaves
and
after
a
short
while
another
couple
comes
and
leaves
-
did
they
want
to
catch
us
live?
Then
a
third
couple
comes
in
-
to
swim
this
time. Monday 14th May Go for walk on the beach after breakfast, have not had time to go to beach before. On way home stop off at Machynlleth to go to brilliant factory shops where Peter lovingly gazes upon some Wolseley shirts and Noel Edmonds type jumpers - I am never sure whether he is serious or winding me up! Thursday 24th May Have typed up report and cannot find the result sheet JC handed to me after the prize giving-where is it, where? Where? Sunday 27th May
1. Jonathan Carter/Matthew Thursfield, 2. Rod Fox /Tony Jukes, 3. Tim Davies/Hilary Davies, 4. Sally Fowler/Rob Fowler, 5. Derek Bollen/Louise, 6. Simon Kite/Marcell Kite, 7. Ken Westwood/Judith Ross, 8. C. Brunner/H. Brummer, 9. Stuart Robinson/Phil Robinson, 10. Bob Nickless/Drew Nickless |
| 10.
BOAT
PARK
ISSUES
The following are boats parked at Chelmarsh. I have no idea as to whom they belong. I need help from the members to find out whom they belong to. I am using club members' knowledge, and the new standing order forms, which should have had boat numbers on. If you own a boat on the list and you are a member I do apologise, but please let me know who you are, Or if you know who a boat belongs to, also drop me a line on the contacts below. We are running low on boat plots and we need to remove these boats as soon as possible. This is the first of many steps required before I can legally remove, destroy or auction these boats. In
Plot
Order
they
are: If I do not hear anything within four weeks of publication, the next step is to advertise in a well-known sailing magazine, which will be done in the middle of July. Then it is a case of waiting until the 27th August 2001 200pm when we will hold an auction for the boats that remain unclaimed and unpaid for. (A boat plot fee will be owed upon collection of your boat from the sailing club)
Mathew |
| 11.
WHAT
THE
PAPERS
SAY... Surfing Sailors Kept in the Know Whilst the foot and month epidemic has resulted in most farmers using the Maff web site for the latest information, one local sailing club near Bridgnorth has been praised for its internet presence keeping their members informed with the latest advice. Chelmarsh Sailing Club had a web site two years ago, however since the foot and mouth outbreaks it has rapidly become a vital communications tool to allow its sailors access to the latest information on accessibility and advice concerning the reservoir. Alex Moss, Water Resources and Environment Manager for South Staffordshire Water Company praised with the club and its communication system: "Whilst the facility is now fully open, we are involved in continual monitoring of the situation and the provision of relevant equipment to minimise the possibility of the spread of foot and mouth" she goes on: "we are very pleased with the club's approach and the internet has played a central role in informing their members." The club's web site, www.chelmarshsailing.org.uk has also been mentioned in the March 2001 edition of 'Its on the Net' magazine. The review placed the site within its top nine UK sport sailing web sites, describing it as packed with info, results and more When asked about his club's on-line successes, webmaster Rod Fox said: "I have only just moved the site to its new, www.chelmarshsailing.org.uk address, so I didn't really expect many people to know about it" he continued "but it's really great to have the site recognised and I have always felt strongly that with so much rumour and hearsay it was important for all our members to be well informed about the foot and mouth restrictions." Looking to the future, Rod wants to continue keeping Chelmarsh sailors informed about the latest news to affect them; including any further foot and mouth outbreaks, special training events and the forthcoming 'taster days' during July and September where people can experience dinghy sailing at the club. |
| 12.SAILING
&
TRAINING
NOTES
The Junior Beginners course commences on 16 June in Optimists. This course is followed by two 'Choppy" Fun Days when the RYA Oppies are for hire and there is an extra rescue boat crew on duty. The Adult Beginners course is well subscribed such that we have to thank the RAF for loaning us their GP14. The No. 6 GP is not in use and requires several repairs. All fourteen trainees have already gained the level 1 certificate and are looking forward to their capsize drill (STOP PRESS: no one drowned and a good time was had by all!) They now have three weeks to recover before Jonathan's Improver course commencing on 30 June. This course is becoming immensely popular with everyone who has learnt to sail but has not done much more sailing since then. It might even be several years since they dipped their toes in the Chelmarsh water. Come and join us, we'll soon get your confidence restored, just in time for some Saturday racing in late August and September. Later in October, we have organised a Powerboat Level 2 course which covers boat-handling techniques and manoeuvres. It is suitable for club coaches, rescue-boat duty crews, and parents of young sailors. Then in November, there's a safety boat course for those who want to experience and practice recovering a variety of watercraft in difficulties. This course is suitable for instructors, rescue-boat duty crews and parents of young sailors. Candidates must already have a powerboat level 2 certificate. Hilary Davies
Next morning saw a slightly more somber group compared to the night before. The official name of the course was 'Try a Boat' and this is what happened; Fred decided he must have a go with the Laser 4000; David Willets arid Derek wanted the thrills of an RS400, joined by Jonathan and Sally; Hilary and Matthew went for a 'sensible' Laser 2000 and Gary Laser Radialed until he got bored. At this point there was the first casualty of the weekend; after approximately three and a half minutes, Peter decided that he felt very tired and had to go to bed. Whether in fact this was a reflection on drinking too much Newcastle Brown ale with his Jamesons, not getting to bed soon enough, or a strange side effect of Bully the Vampire slayer, it was obvious that he wasn't going to stay crewing with Fred for any longer than he had to. Gary manfully stepped into the breach and he and Fred happily drifted downwind between the moored Hunters traveling at a very reasonable 5 knots; especially considering they were upside down at the time! Whilst the macho young men enjoyed the testing Force 4 conditions, the more sedate boats got to grips with asymmetric spinnakers, boat balance and trim in the chop and avoiding the capsized Laser 4000. Fred then experienced the second crew mutiny of the day, however this suited him, as he was free to play with the next speed machine- the Laser Vortex. Taking no chances, centre staff equipped the boat with a 25 litre drum tightly secured to the top of the mast. The result? No capsizes, a little trapezing and the wind dropping to a force 3. Learning new skills of rigging unfamiliar boats proved tough but enjoyable; adding quantities of wind, tide, chop and moored obstructions were also new challenges to us puddle sailors! Unsurprisingly, Saturday night proved very peaceful and we all watched the John Merrick's video of how it really should be done. The most anyone drunk was a half of shandy and bedtime was 910pm. Sunday was another great day of Force 3-5 winds and it was decided that everyone would go match racing. Hilary and Sally match raced the Picos and everyone else piled into a couple of Hunter 707s. Our able Senior Instructor, Duncan set a start line in the strongest part of the tide, which the Picos tried to use whilst the Hunters were doing pre-start manoeuvres- exciting Despite the weather turning a bit wet a great time was had by all. Everyone got a huge amount from the weekend and as a group, we must all thank our Sailing Principal, Hilary for organising another great event. Derek |
GPl4
sailors
are
the
most
virile!
At
the
recent
Aberdovey
event
there
was
a
24-
hour
crèche,
which
had
to
be
organised
where
each
competitor
had
to
child
mind
for
an
allocated
period.
Safe
in
the
knowledge
that
I
could
hand
my
ward
back,
after
ten
minutes,
this
proved
fine!
Congratulations
Judith
and
Ian,
Kate
and
Nick,
Ceri
and
Tony;
you
should
never
be
short
of
lightweight
crews
again!
Summer
is
nearly
here.
I
know
that
because
when
my
windscreen
wipers
clear
away
the
rain,
I
can
see
RYA
trailers
full
of
Oppies
and
Picos
in
the
car
park,
which
heralds
the
junior
course
and
a
summer
of
sailing
fun.
We
have
had
a
good
turnout
on
the
courses,
and
as
many
of
the
trainees
are
already
members
of
the
club,
there
is
every
chance
of
more
sailing.
Already
we
have
seen
a
number
of
Oppies
and
Picos
out
on
Sundays. 
It
was
great
to
find
that
sailing
was
going
ahead
again
when
I
got
back
from
my
trip,
and
to
see
that
everyone,
and
in
particular
Sam
Trinder
had
upped
their
game
and
that
racing
was
closer
than
ever-
We
now
have
a
club
Solo,
it's
the
bright
yellow
one,
number
3099
which
has
come
from
a
guy
at
the
Redditch
club
(1
didn't
even
know
there
was
a
club
there)
who
was
having
to
give
up
sailing
due
to
a
bad
back.
There
are
one
or
two
minor
things
that
need
attention
but
it
is
perfectly
sailable
as
it
is,
so
we
hope
those
of
you
who
are
thinking
of
joining
us
will
now
take
the
opportunity
of
using
it.
JC's
has
come
to
help
Peter
with
newsletter,
got
to
find
results....
Found
them,
were
with
car
papers,
of
course!
So
here
they
are: