May 25th 2023

May 25th Updates

General Updates:

There is a work party this Saturday 27th May, 9.30 start and brunch served afterwards; please remember that members must do two work parties a year.

We have a crane coming on Friday 26th May in the morning so the yard will be closed and chained on Thursday evening. Any cars in the yard will be locked in and risk being lifted by the crane, placed on a barge and floated off down river!

Cruisers:

Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.

Mayor’s Trophy - summer series race 1 - Sunday, 21st May. Thank you to the Race Officer for a very successful race. Results as follows: 1. Naiad 2. Lo Flyer (née Limbo Warrior) 3. Mesečina 4. Ahoy Keelboat 5. Talulah 6. Maybetu 7. Freedom II 8. Tabitha The lapsed and corrected times can be found on the notice board in the club house.

Westerly Challenge Trophy (summer series 2) & Duke of York Trophy (open race) Sunday, 28th May, briefing: 0800; start 0930, trot boat service right after the briefing.

Dinghies:

After expert coaching from Tinu, completing a capsize drill with Sam and most recently winning the Mayor’s race with Ed, Maurice is now a GYC approved dinghy helm. Many congratulations, and thank you to Tinu, Sam and Ed.

Dinghy Race Results from Mayor’s Trophy on 21st May: 1. Maurice and Ed 2. Richard and Simon 3. Toby, Cristian and Dan (club Stratos) 4. Daniel and John

Thank you to Nick as RO, and Paul, Chalky, Debbie and Jon on safety duties. We held a useful debrief after the race results were announced – and going forwards trying to ensure we continue to do so.

Next events, along with briefing times: • 4th June, 12:00 noon - Courage Shield (a link will be sent out via the dinghy whatsapp group soon) • 18th June 12:30 – RNSA • 1st July 10:00 - Commodore Jubilee Trophy

The last two of Steve's safety boat refresher courses will be on Saturday 27th May at 10 am and at 2 pm. Let Toby know if you’d like to be included.

Request for volunteer: could someone please volunteer to take video footage of Steve’s courses this Saturday? Let Toby know if you have any questions or can help.

The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability!