http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Paulbrown 2026-04-27T00:52:34Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.31.10 http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Social_Events&diff=1226 2026-03-08T13:13:14Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:social-page.jpg|center|100%|link=Social_Events|Social_Events]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> &lt;br /&gt;<br /> The central activity of the club is to get out on the water, but we also have an active social and events calender. Some of these are annual, others are arranged whenever a group of members feels the time is right. For more information, contact the [mailto:social@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk Social Secretary]<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:social-awards.jpg|<br /> File:social-barrace.jpg|<br /> File:social-panto.jpg|<br /> File:social-pint.jpg|<br /> File:social-santa.jpg|<br /> File:social-shipbuilding.jpg|<br /> File:social-shipbuilding2.jpg|<br /> File:social-shiplaunching.jpg|<br /> File:social-trophies.jpg|<br /> File:social-vts.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{CustomTOC|limit=3}} <br /> <br /> ===Tuesday night - club night===<br /> With the bar open and food served from 19:00 until 21:30, Tuesday evenings see a busy club house, excellent food consumed, the odd pint drunk and more than the odd telling of a sailors tale.<br /> <br /> ===Clubhouse opening times===<br /> The clubhouse is generally open as follows for members and their guests:<br /> <br /> * Tuesdays 18:00 - 23:00 (full menu served from 19:00 - 21:30)<br /> * Saturdays 11:00 - 18:00 (bar menu only)<br /> * Sundays 12:00 - 19:00 (full menu served from 13:00 - 16:30)<br /> <br /> The closing times shown are not last order times – these are the times that members can expect to be asked to leave and the clubhouse locked!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Annual dinner dance and prize giving===<br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}} <br /> This is landmark, annual event for the club that not only marks the end of our year but - more importantly - is an occasion that honours the club and its more active members. We give out some very important prizes to people who have contributed to the life and health of our club.<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:social-awards.jpg|thumbnail|center]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> ===Miscellaneous Mayhem===<br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}} <br /> * Pantomime (participation ''is'' optional!) <br /> * Themed murder mystry night<br /> * Club Quiz<br /> * St Georges day themed club night<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:social-barrace.jpg|thumbnail|center]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> ===Lectures and study visits===<br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}} <br /> Members of the club and visiting experts often provide talks to members on topics as diverse as sailing in the arctic or navigating the tidal thames. Each year we are invited to visit London Vesel Traffic System (VTS) at the Thames barrier. <br /> <br /> During covid we moved talks online and some of the recordings are included on this website. <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:social-vts.jpg|thumbnail|center]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> ===Cycling ===<br /> In clement weather we run frequent jaunts along the River Thames towpath with an enthusiastic cycling crowd, stopping at local hostelries for refreshments. If you don't have a bicycle of your own, we have a few available for members to borrow so you can join one of our cycle trips. <br /> <br /> ===Winter Solstice Boat Building===<br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}} <br /> Getting out on the water can be a bit harder during the winter months - but a standing fixture to get everyone outside and the younger members involved is the solstice boat race! Build a model boat and win lasting glory as we race them on the Thames.<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:social-shipbuilding2.jpg|thumbnail|center]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Open House London===<br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}} <br /> Open House London is an annual festival celebrating the architecture and urban landscape of London. It is staged by the charity Open City which campaigns to make London a more accessible, equitable and open city. <br /> <br /> During the Open House festival, many buildings considered to be of architectural significance open their doors for free public tours - and this includes the amazing clubhouse of Greenwich Yacht club. <br /> <br /> To make visits especially worthwhile, GYC provides refreshments, guided tours and an art exhibition by our talented members. <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:openhouse.jpg|thumbnail|center]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> ===Assisting the RNLI===<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}} <br /> Unsurprisingly, many members support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution! For several years the club has helped the RNLI train volunteers in London by hosting a training event, with members offering their services as accident victims, corpses or troublesome sailors in need of help from the RNLI. <br /> <br /> No Stevens were harmed in the making of this photograph.<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:steve-casualty.jpg|thumbnail|center]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> ===Greek flotilla holiday===<br /> <br /> Some years, members have organised a flottila sailing holiday around the greek islands. <br /> <br /> ==='Push the Boat Out' weekend===<br /> [[File:pushboatout.jpg|center]]<br /> <br /> Push the Boat Out is a series of open days offering free or low cost ‘try sailing’ opportunities around the UK. More than 390 RYA affiliated clubs and training centres will be opening their doors to the local community to try sailing - including Greenwich Yacht Club.<br /> <br /> Push the Boat Out is aimed at anyone interested in getting into a boat and out on the water. With no experience or equipment necessary, events are aimed at complete beginners, as well as more experienced sailors looking for a way back into the sport or interested in finding out more about their local club. Families, children, partners, individuals, groups of friends – everyone is welcome.<br /> <br /> All kit and safety equipment is provided, all you need is; some clothes you don't mind getting wet (ideally not jeans), a change of clothes (to wear after your on-the-water activity) and a towel. Some venues are also organising for tea, cake and barbeques to be available on the day.<br /> <br /> All activities are free.<br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> <br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1186 2025-08-31T14:41:33Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1|space=end|class=links-top}}[https://members.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk Members Portal]{{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:handbook-home.jpg|100%|link=Main Page|Main Page]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1|class=intro-text}}<br /> &lt;html&gt;<br /> &lt;div id=&quot;fb-root&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;script async defer crossorigin=&quot;anonymous&quot; src=&quot;https://connect.facebook.net/en_GB/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v9.0&amp;appId=217445688277098&amp;autoLogAppEvents=1&quot;<br /> nonce=&quot;ejn2F6n8&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;/script&gt;<br /> &lt;p style=&quot;color:red&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;b&gt; *** Open House 20th &amp; 21st September 2025 - All visitors welcome for Guided Tours, Boat Trips, Art Show, Boat Construction, home made cakes, bar open *** <br /> &lt;/b&gt;<br /> &lt;/br&gt;<br /> &lt;/br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/p&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div class=&quot;form-group&quot;&gt;<br /> Greenwich Yacht Club is a London sailing club offering dinghy, cruiser and rowing opportunities. We also run RYA courses. We are a friendly, member-run club with an amazing clubhouse on the River Thames, just three miles downriver from Tower Bridge.<br /> <br /> &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/GreenwichYC&quot; class=&quot;twitter-follow-button&quot;<br /> data-show-count=&quot;false&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<br /> &lt;script&gt;!function (d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],<br /> p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';<br /> if (!d.getElementById(id)) {<br /> js = d.createElement(s);<br /> js.id = id;<br /> js.src = p + '://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br /> }<br /> }(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs');&lt;/script&gt;<br /> &lt;div class=&quot;fb-like&quot; data-href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/GreenwichYachtClub/&quot;<br /> data-width=&quot;&quot; data-layout=&quot;button&quot; data-action=&quot;like&quot; data-size=&quot;small&quot;<br /> data-share=&quot;true&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/html&gt; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2|class=image-box}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:OpenHouse2.jpeg]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:OpenHouse2.jpeg]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:learn-home.jpg|link=Learn_to_Sail|Learn_to_Sail]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:cruiser-home.jpg|link=Cruiser_Fleet|Cruiser_Fleet]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2|class=image-box}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:dingy-home.jpg|100%|link=Dinghy_Fleet|Dinghy_Fleet]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:rowing-home.jpg|100%|link=Rowing|Rowing]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2|class=image-box}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:social-home.jpg|100%|link=Social_Events|Social]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> <br /> &lt;html&gt;<br /> &lt;iframe src=&quot;https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?height=600&amp;wkst=1&amp;bgcolor=%23ffffff&amp;ctz=Europe%2FLondon&amp;showTitle=0&amp;mode=AGENDA&amp;src=ZHJrdW40bmk5YTQxMDhnaTRxa2JndDR1bjRAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&amp;color=%23795548&quot; style=&quot;border:solid 1px #777&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; height=&quot;260&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;<br /> &lt;/html&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;templatestyles src=&quot;Portal/MainPage.css&quot; /&gt;<br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1185 2025-08-31T14:37:40Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1|space=end|class=links-top}}[https://members.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk Members Portal]{{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:handbook-home.jpg|100%|link=Main Page|Main Page]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1|class=intro-text}}<br /> &lt;html&gt;<br /> &lt;div id=&quot;fb-root&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;script async defer crossorigin=&quot;anonymous&quot; src=&quot;https://connect.facebook.net/en_GB/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v9.0&amp;appId=217445688277098&amp;autoLogAppEvents=1&quot;<br /> nonce=&quot;ejn2F6n8&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;/script&gt;<br /> &lt;p style=&quot;color:red&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;b&gt; *** Open House 20th &amp; 21st September 2025 - All visitors welcome for Guided Tours, Boat Trips, Art Show, Boat Construction, home made cakes, bar open *** <br /> &lt;/b&gt;<br /> &lt;/br&gt;<br /> &lt;/br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/p&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div class=&quot;form-group&quot;&gt;<br /> Greenwich Yacht Club is a London sailing club offering dinghy, cruiser and rowing opportunities. We also run RYA courses. We are a friendly, member-run club with an amazing clubhouse on the River Thames, just three miles downriver from Tower Bridge.<br /> <br /> &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/GreenwichYC&quot; class=&quot;twitter-follow-button&quot;<br /> data-show-count=&quot;false&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<br /> &lt;script&gt;!function (d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],<br /> p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';<br /> if (!d.getElementById(id)) {<br /> js = d.createElement(s);<br /> js.id = id;<br /> js.src = p + '://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br /> }<br /> }(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs');&lt;/script&gt;<br /> &lt;div class=&quot;fb-like&quot; data-href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/GreenwichYachtClub/&quot;<br /> data-width=&quot;&quot; data-layout=&quot;button&quot; data-action=&quot;like&quot; data-size=&quot;small&quot;<br /> data-share=&quot;true&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/html&gt; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2|class=image-box}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:OpenHouse2.jpeg]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:learn-home.jpg|link=Learn_to_Sail|Learn_to_Sail]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:cruiser-home.jpg|link=Cruiser_Fleet|Cruiser_Fleet]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2|class=image-box}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:dingy-home.jpg|100%|link=Dinghy_Fleet|Dinghy_Fleet]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:rowing-home.jpg|100%|link=Rowing|Rowing]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2|class=image-box}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:social-home.jpg|100%|link=Social_Events|Social]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> <br /> &lt;html&gt;<br /> &lt;iframe src=&quot;https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?height=600&amp;wkst=1&amp;bgcolor=%23ffffff&amp;ctz=Europe%2FLondon&amp;showTitle=0&amp;mode=AGENDA&amp;src=ZHJrdW40bmk5YTQxMDhnaTRxa2JndDR1bjRAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&amp;color=%23795548&quot; style=&quot;border:solid 1px #777&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; height=&quot;260&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;<br /> &lt;/html&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;templatestyles src=&quot;Portal/MainPage.css&quot; /&gt;<br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1184 2025-08-31T14:35:58Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1|space=end|class=links-top}}[https://members.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk Members Portal]{{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:handbook-home.jpg|100%|link=Main Page|Main Page]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1|class=intro-text}}<br /> &lt;html&gt;<br /> &lt;div id=&quot;fb-root&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;script async defer crossorigin=&quot;anonymous&quot; src=&quot;https://connect.facebook.net/en_GB/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v9.0&amp;appId=217445688277098&amp;autoLogAppEvents=1&quot;<br /> nonce=&quot;ejn2F6n8&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;/script&gt;<br /> &lt;p style=&quot;color:red&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;b&gt; *** Open House 20th &amp; 21st September 2025 - All visitors welcome for Guided Tours, Boat Trips, Art Show, Boat Construction, home made cakes, bar open *** <br /> &lt;/b&gt;<br /> &lt;/br&gt;<br /> &lt;/br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/p&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div class=&quot;form-group&quot;&gt;<br /> Greenwich Yacht Club is a London sailing club offering dinghy, cruiser and rowing opportunities. We also run RYA courses. We are a friendly, member-run club with an amazing clubhouse on the River Thames, just three miles downriver from Tower Bridge.<br /> <br /> &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/GreenwichYC&quot; class=&quot;twitter-follow-button&quot;<br /> data-show-count=&quot;false&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<br /> &lt;script&gt;!function (d, s, id) {<br /> var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],<br /> p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';<br /> if (!d.getElementById(id)) {<br /> js = d.createElement(s);<br /> js.id = id;<br /> js.src = p + '://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';<br /> fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);<br /> }<br /> }(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs');&lt;/script&gt;<br /> &lt;div class=&quot;fb-like&quot; data-href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/GreenwichYachtClub/&quot;<br /> data-width=&quot;&quot; data-layout=&quot;button&quot; data-action=&quot;like&quot; data-size=&quot;small&quot;<br /> data-share=&quot;true&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/html&gt; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:OpenHouse2.jpeg]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:learn-home.jpg|link=Learn_to_Sail|Learn_to_Sail]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:cruiser-home.jpg|link=Cruiser_Fleet|Cruiser_Fleet]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2|class=image-box}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:dingy-home.jpg|100%|link=Dinghy_Fleet|Dinghy_Fleet]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:rowing-home.jpg|100%|link=Rowing|Rowing]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=2|class=image-box}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> [[File:social-home.jpg|100%|link=Social_Events|Social]] <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellOpen}}<br /> <br /> &lt;html&gt;<br /> &lt;iframe src=&quot;https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?height=600&amp;wkst=1&amp;bgcolor=%23ffffff&amp;ctz=Europe%2FLondon&amp;showTitle=0&amp;mode=AGENDA&amp;src=ZHJrdW40bmk5YTQxMDhnaTRxa2JndDR1bjRAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&amp;color=%23795548&quot; style=&quot;border:solid 1px #777&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; height=&quot;260&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;<br /> &lt;/html&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;templatestyles src=&quot;Portal/MainPage.css&quot; /&gt;<br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:OpenHouse2.jpeg&diff=1183 2025-08-31T14:31:13Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:OpenHouse.jpeg&diff=1182 2025-08-31T14:26:11Z

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Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1181 2025-08-31T14:25:21Z

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Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=June_27th_2023&diff=1052 2023-07-03T16:21:49Z

<p>Paulbrown: Created page with &quot;== June 27th Updates == ==== General Updates: ==== Chris our Social Secretary has decided to stand down at the end of July because of health and other life pressures. W...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>== June 27th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> Chris our Social Secretary has decided to stand down at the end of July because of health and other life pressures. We are incredibly grateful for all his work and also for his offer to help get someone else up to speed. This is an important role in the life of the club but need not be a huge burden. If you are interested in taking this on, please talk to Chris or myself. <br /> <br /> Anyone heading out on the river please be aware of a '''&quot;Multi-Agency Emergency Exercise&quot;''' taking place on Saturday 1st July 2023 in the vicinity of the Woolwich Ferry Terminals. See the Notice To Mariners. <br /> <br /> You will have noticed - and hopefully attended - one of the recent Tuesday evening talks. More are on the way - including ''''Safe Navigation on the Thames'''' (see Cruiser section below) next Tuesday and two more by the Sustainability team in the following weeks. If you have an idea of a talk that might be of interest to members, Drop me a line<br /> <br /> Thank you to everyone who participated in the '''Work Party last Saturday''' - great work done, photos in the Gallery. <br /> <br /> You will notice that the catamaran has gone from the pontoon. Thank you to Jack, the yard team and other members of the club (notably Alf and Rod) who nudged and cajoled this along! It was a slightly difficult situation as the gap between selling the boat and it leaving the club risked getting drawn out - but ultimately a good outcome: the club managed to sell this boat to someone who wanted it rather than spend thousands having it removed and dumped in landfill. It is now safely up-river. <br /> <br /> A few questions have come in for the '''members summer forum on 22nd July at 2.30pm'''. Please keep emailing them in. We aim to keep the meeting to 1.5 hours and will prioritise questions sent in advance and use remaining time for questions from the floor. . <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> '''Overnight visit to Thurrock Yacht Club'''<br /> Saturday and Sunday 1st - 2nd July<br /> More details<br /> Tickets for the Shanty Night have now sold out, but The Wharf and the Ship are both open and within a 10-minute walk from TYC. Bring your tender to head ashore!<br /> <br /> '''GYC Cruiser Talk - in the Clubhouse'''<br /> Local knowledge: Safe Navigation on the Thames<br /> Tuesday, 4th July 1830 - 1930<br /> A must for all skippers and helms<br /> <br /> '''Bob Walker Cup - Cruiser Summer Series Race 5'''<br /> Sunday, 16th July; briefing 1115 for a start at 1245<br /> Notice of Race to follow.<br /> <br /> '''Trot boat:''' If you want to helm the trot boat, please make sure you are on the list.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> <br /> Results from the Dinghy RNSA held on 18 June:<br /> Richard and Velika (Bosun)<br /> James (full rig laser)<br /> <br /> The Bosun won by 47 seconds on corrected time. Thanks to Matt, Gavin, Andy and Paul for volunteering as safety boaters.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Next events:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> * '''Saturday 1 July 10 am''' - Commodore Jubilee Trophy (we are in need of one more safety boat crew). Approved helms can book here <br /> * '''Tuesday July 4th''' - talk scheduled in the clubhouse bar, covering local knowledge and safe navigation on the Thames. All safety boaters and approved helms should attend.<br /> * '''Saturday 15 July 10 am''': dinghy race<br /> * '''Tuesday 25 July''': Tuesday Night Cup, briefing time 5:30pm<br /> <br /> Further to previous TNAs, Sunday 30 July briefing 09:30 will be the first beginner focussed event. Let Toby know by email if you can make it and in what capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner). <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> If you have missed your chance to join Sunday’s row to Olympic Park, get your name down for a future row by emailing Preeda.<br /> <br /> Forthcoming events:<br /> * '''Sunday 23rd July''' downriver to Erith (category - HARD)<br /> * '''Sunday 30th July''' upriver to Chelsea (category - HARD)<br /> * '''Sunday 6th August''' early evening row upriver to Bow Creek (category EASY with bonus wildlife)<br /> * '''Sunday 13th August''' upriver to West India Quay and the tide-free waters of the Isle of Dogs (category - EASY but watch out for floating hot tubs which tend not to follow navigation rules).<br /> Departure times will be announced soon, and all 2023 dates will appear on the GYC calendar when timings are finalised.<br /> <br /> Any rowers who want to be trained to use the electric winch should also contact Preeda <br /> <br /> Thank you to Roger for crafting a replacement footrest board with Preeda!<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> There are 6 places for the '''Dinghy L/2''' weekend course which will run on '''22nd/23rd July'''. If you passed your Dinghy L/1 last year and have been crewing regularly, you are ready for this next stage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''Sunday Painters''' - A small but select group took part in the painting event this weekend. <br /> <br /> '''Open House, 9th/10th September''' - We need a club volunteer to help organise the Open House event as Chris will not be available. <br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jame Session, 8pm Thursday 21st September''' - Volunteer musicians coming forward including a 4th year student jazz trio from Trinity College. The event will be dedicated to fundraising for the RNLI. Volunteer needed to help with this. <br /> <br /> '''Sports Day''' - Due to the magnitude of the event, it is propsed to postpone this to coincide with the Paris Olympics (Friday 26th July – Sunday 11th August 2024). Also proposing water-based events around the same time<br /> <br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> '''Draft GYC Environmental Guidance''' - We have written a proposed document which sets out advice to members on how to conduct their boating at the club in a way that is environmentally sustainable: download here and email comments and suggestions to Michael. <br /> <br /> '''Recycling''' - Please use the recycling bins in the yard for appropriate waste. There are labels on the bins explaining what can go in them!<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Hazardous Waste Disposal at GYC''' - Veolia will be sending a chemist to help dispose of hazardous waste on the 7th July. If you have hazardous waste, please reach out to Michael or the yard team on how to transfer your antifoul waste, antifreeze, empty aerosol cans, waste oil, paint cans and used rags, marine batteries and electric waste etc to the refuse store for Veolia to dispose of them before 7th July.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''Social Sec. Assistant''' - for various reasons Chris needs to par back his workload a bit and would appreciate a deputy to spread the load. Ideally would be someone interested in taking on this role in future - but if you just want to get involved for this Summer that is fine.<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things: please email Richard (Bosun)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=June_20th_2023&diff=1051 2023-07-03T16:14:30Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== June 20th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> '''Work Party is this Saturday''' - 9.30 start and a hearty cooked breakfast after your efforts. <br /> <br /> Don't forget to sign in guests who visit the clubhouse. <br /> <br /> There are further reports of a crime spree targeting yacht clubs and boat yards up and down the Thames. Please think about security - and in particular avoid leaving outboards in the yard and where this is unavoidable use the best locks you can find. <br /> <br /> Two bits of repitition from last week - but important nonetheless!<br /> <br /> The '''annual summer members forum''' will be held on '''22nd July at 2.30pm''' - where members can meet the committee of management and talk over any issues of concern. There is a work party in the morning, so why not join in with that, have a cooked breakfast and then share your thoughts at the forum! Members can, if they wish, submit questions before hand. <br /> <br /> The process of re-issuing unpaid invoices is now underway. Nearly all of these will be correct and just need to be paid, but errors are possible and do get back to us immediately if you think it is in error as the debit might go through automaticly a few days later if you have an active GoCardLess mandate. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> A correction to last weeks TNA - the outcome of the '''Ovens Buoy Trophy''' was actually: <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Rosebud<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Ahoy Keel Boat<br /> # DNF Courage II<br /> # DNF Freedom II<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, five cruisers entered the '''RNSA Trophy''' (summer series race 4). A short race around the cans in blustery conditions. Thank you to Rob for helming the trot boat and Nick for manning the race hut. The results are as follows:<br /> <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> # Freedom II<br /> # DNF - Maybetu<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Saturday and Sunday 1st - 2nd July - Overnight visit to Thurrock Yacht Club &amp; Shanty Evening'''<br /> More details and how to book free tickets: <br /> Bring your tender to head ashore at Thurrock!<br /> <br /> '''Trot boat:''' If you want to helm the trot boat, please make sure you are on the list.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 1 July 10 am''' - Commodore Jubilee Trophy (we have one safety boat helm and crew, and are in need of one more safety boat helm, crew and club boat helm)<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 15 July 10 am''' – duty roster being developed<br /> <br /> '''25 July: Tuesday Night Cup''', briefing time 5:30pm newly scheduled one (thanks to Andy N and David H-C for their recent work on the calendar):<br /> <br /> '''Sunday 30 July briefing 09:30''' will be the first beginner focussed event. Experienced approved helms are encouraged to sail with beginners. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person; approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for this event will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you can make it and in what capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner). First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> Rowers took '''Buccaneer to South Dock on Sunday 18th June''', thankfully stowed back onshore before the rain arrived, though battling some wind-over-tide chop on the return leg.<br /> <br /> The next rowing outing is to '''Olympic Park on July 2nd'''. There’s still time to express interest in joining that trip by emailing Shane. Numbers are already looking high and this may be a three boat trip.<br /> <br /> GYC will be entering Buccaneer for the '''Great River Race''' this year. If you’re interested in a demanding row to Richmond among hundreds of other boats, contact Shane to find out more.<br /> <br /> Reminder to please send your email to Preeda to join the new mailing list if you wish to hear about rowing opportunities in future. This applies even if you already get rowing emails.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> There are 6 places for the '''Dinghy L/2''' weekend course which will run on '''22nd/23rd July'''. If you passed your Dinghy L/1 last year and have been crewing regularly, you are ready for this next stage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''Sunday Painters''' - A small but select group took part in the painting event this weekend. <br /> <br /> '''Open House, 9th/10th September''' - We need a club volunter to help organise the Open House event as Chris will not be available. <br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jame Session, 8pm Thursday 21st September''' - Volunteer musicians coming forward including a 4th year student jazz trio from Trinity College. The event will be dedicated to fundraising for the RNLI. Volunteer needed to help with this. <br /> <br /> '''Sports Day''' - Due to the magnitude of the event, it is propsed to postpone this to coincide with the Paris Olympics (Friday 26th July – Sunday 11th August 2024). Also proposing water-based events around the same time<br /> <br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> '''Hazardous Waste Disposal at GYC'''<br /> <br /> Veolia will be sending a chemist to help dispose of hazardous waste on the 7th July. If you have hazardous waste, please reach out to Michael or the yard team on how to transfer your antifoul waste, antifreeze, empty aerosol cans, waste oil, paint cans and used rags, marine batteries and electric waste etc to the refuse store for Veolia to dispose of them before 7th July.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''Social Sec. Assistant''' - for various reasons Chris needs to par back his workload a bit and would appreciate a deputy to spread the load. Ideally would be someone interested in taking on this role in future - but if you just want to get involved for this Summer that is fine.<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things: please email Richard (Bosun)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=June_20th_2023&diff=1050 2023-07-03T16:14:02Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== June 20th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> '''Work Party is this Saturday''' - 9.30 start and a hearty cooked breakfast after your efforts. <br /> <br /> Don't forget to sign in guests who visit the clubhouse. <br /> <br /> There are further reports of a crime spree targeting yacht clubs and boat yards up and down the Thames. Please think about security - and in particular avoid leaving outboards in the yard and where this is unavoidable use the best locks you can find. <br /> <br /> Two bits of repitition from last week - but important nonetheless!<br /> <br /> The '''annual summer members forum''' will be held on '''22nd July at 2.30pm''' - where members can meet the committee of management and talk over any issues of concern. There is a work party in the morning, so why not join in with that, have a cooked breakfast and then share your thoughts at the forum! Members can, if they wish, submit questions before hand. <br /> <br /> The process of re-issuing unpaid invoices is now underway. Nearly all of these will be correct and just need to be paid, but errors are possible and do get back to us immediately if you think it is in error as the debit might go through automaticly a few days later if you have an active GoCardLess mandate. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> A correction to last weeks TNA - the outcome of the '''Ovens Buoy Trophy''' was actually: <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Rosebud<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Ahoy Keel Boat<br /> DNF Courage II<br /> <br /> DNF Freedom II<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, five cruisers entered the '''RNSA Trophy''' (summer series race 4). A short race around the cans in blustery conditions. Thank you to Rob for helming the trot boat and Nick for manning the race hut. The results are as follows:<br /> <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> # Freedom II<br /> DNF - Maybetu<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Saturday and Sunday 1st - 2nd July - Overnight visit to Thurrock Yacht Club &amp; Shanty Evening'''<br /> More details and how to book free tickets: <br /> Bring your tender to head ashore at Thurrock!<br /> <br /> '''Trot boat:''' If you want to helm the trot boat, please make sure you are on the list.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 1 July 10 am''' - Commodore Jubilee Trophy (we have one safety boat helm and crew, and are in need of one more safety boat helm, crew and club boat helm)<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 15 July 10 am''' – duty roster being developed<br /> <br /> '''25 July: Tuesday Night Cup''', briefing time 5:30pm newly scheduled one (thanks to Andy N and David H-C for their recent work on the calendar):<br /> <br /> '''Sunday 30 July briefing 09:30''' will be the first beginner focussed event. Experienced approved helms are encouraged to sail with beginners. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person; approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for this event will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you can make it and in what capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner). First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> Rowers took '''Buccaneer to South Dock on Sunday 18th June''', thankfully stowed back onshore before the rain arrived, though battling some wind-over-tide chop on the return leg.<br /> <br /> The next rowing outing is to '''Olympic Park on July 2nd'''. There’s still time to express interest in joining that trip by emailing Shane. Numbers are already looking high and this may be a three boat trip.<br /> <br /> GYC will be entering Buccaneer for the '''Great River Race''' this year. If you’re interested in a demanding row to Richmond among hundreds of other boats, contact Shane to find out more.<br /> <br /> Reminder to please send your email to Preeda to join the new mailing list if you wish to hear about rowing opportunities in future. This applies even if you already get rowing emails.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> There are 6 places for the '''Dinghy L/2''' weekend course which will run on '''22nd/23rd July'''. If you passed your Dinghy L/1 last year and have been crewing regularly, you are ready for this next stage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''Sunday Painters''' - A small but select group took part in the painting event this weekend. <br /> <br /> '''Open House, 9th/10th September''' - We need a club volunter to help organise the Open House event as Chris will not be available. <br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jame Session, 8pm Thursday 21st September''' - Volunteer musicians coming forward including a 4th year student jazz trio from Trinity College. The event will be dedicated to fundraising for the RNLI. Volunteer needed to help with this. <br /> <br /> '''Sports Day''' - Due to the magnitude of the event, it is propsed to postpone this to coincide with the Paris Olympics (Friday 26th July – Sunday 11th August 2024). Also proposing water-based events around the same time<br /> <br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> '''Hazardous Waste Disposal at GYC'''<br /> <br /> Veolia will be sending a chemist to help dispose of hazardous waste on the 7th July. If you have hazardous waste, please reach out to Michael or the yard team on how to transfer your antifoul waste, antifreeze, empty aerosol cans, waste oil, paint cans and used rags, marine batteries and electric waste etc to the refuse store for Veolia to dispose of them before 7th July.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''Social Sec. Assistant''' - for various reasons Chris needs to par back his workload a bit and would appreciate a deputy to spread the load. Ideally would be someone interested in taking on this role in future - but if you just want to get involved for this Summer that is fine.<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things: please email Richard (Bosun)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=June_20th_2023&diff=1049 2023-07-03T16:13:09Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== June 20th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> '''Work Party is this Saturday''' - 9.30 start and a hearty cooked breakfast after your efforts. <br /> <br /> Don't forget to sign in guests who visit the clubhouse. <br /> <br /> There are further reports of a crime spree targeting yacht clubs and boat yards up and down the Thames. Please think about security - and in particular avoid leaving outboards in the yard and where this is unavoidable use the best locks you can find. <br /> <br /> Two bits of repitition from last week - but important nonetheless!<br /> <br /> The '''annual summer members forum''' will be held on '''22nd July at 2.30pm''' - where members can meet the committee of management and talk over any issues of concern. There is a work party in the morning, so why not join in with that, have a cooked breakfast and then share your thoughts at the forum! Members can, if they wish, submit questions before hand. <br /> <br /> The process of re-issuing unpaid invoices is now underway. Nearly all of these will be correct and just need to be paid, but errors are possible and do get back to us immediately if you think it is in error as the debit might go through automaticly a few days later if you have an active GoCardLess mandate. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> A correction to last weeks TNA - the outcome of the '''Ovens Buoy Trophy''' was actually: <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Rosebud<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Ahoy Keel Boat<br /> DNF Courage II<br /> DNF Freedom II<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, five cruisers entered the '''RNSA Trophy''' (summer series race 4). A short race around the cans in blustery conditions. Thank you to Rob for helming the trot boat and Nick for manning the race hut. The results are as follows:<br /> <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> # Freedom II<br /> DNF - Maybetu - Sean Collins<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;oming up:&lt;/u&gt;C<br /> <br /> '''Saturday and Sunday 1st - 2nd July - Overnight visit to Thurrock Yacht Club &amp; Shanty Evening'''<br /> More details and how to book free tickets: <br /> Bring your tender to head ashore at Thurrock!<br /> <br /> '''Trot boat:''' If you want to helm the trot boat, please make sure you are on the list.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 1 July 10 am''' - Commodore Jubilee Trophy (we have one safety boat helm and crew, and are in need of one more safety boat helm, crew and club boat helm)<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 15 July 10 am''' – duty roster being developed<br /> <br /> '''25 July: Tuesday Night Cup''', briefing time 5:30pm newly scheduled one (thanks to Andy N and David H-C for their recent work on the calendar):<br /> <br /> '''Sunday 30 July briefing 09:30''' will be the first beginner focussed event. Experienced approved helms are encouraged to sail with beginners. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person; approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for this event will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you can make it and in what capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner). First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> Rowers took '''Buccaneer to South Dock on Sunday 18th June''', thankfully stowed back onshore before the rain arrived, though battling some wind-over-tide chop on the return leg.<br /> <br /> The next rowing outing is to '''Olympic Park on July 2nd'''. There’s still time to express interest in joining that trip by emailing Shane. Numbers are already looking high and this may be a three boat trip.<br /> <br /> GYC will be entering Buccaneer for the '''Great River Race''' this year. If you’re interested in a demanding row to Richmond among hundreds of other boats, contact Shane to find out more.<br /> <br /> Reminder to please send your email to Preeda to join the new mailing list if you wish to hear about rowing opportunities in future. This applies even if you already get rowing emails.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> There are 6 places for the '''Dinghy L/2''' weekend course which will run on '''22nd/23rd July'''. If you passed your Dinghy L/1 last year and have been crewing regularly, you are ready for this next stage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''Sunday Painters''' - A small but select group took part in the painting event this weekend. <br /> <br /> '''Open House, 9th/10th September''' - We need a club volunter to help organise the Open House event as Chris will not be available. <br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jame Session, 8pm Thursday 21st September''' - Volunteer musicians coming forward including a 4th year student jazz trio from Trinity College. The event will be dedicated to fundraising for the RNLI. Volunteer needed to help with this. <br /> <br /> '''Sports Day''' - Due to the magnitude of the event, it is propsed to postpone this to coincide with the Paris Olympics (Friday 26th July – Sunday 11th August 2024). Also proposing water-based events around the same time<br /> <br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> '''Hazardous Waste Disposal at GYC'''<br /> <br /> Veolia will be sending a chemist to help dispose of hazardous waste on the 7th July. If you have hazardous waste, please reach out to Michael or the yard team on how to transfer your antifoul waste, antifreeze, empty aerosol cans, waste oil, paint cans and used rags, marine batteries and electric waste etc to the refuse store for Veolia to dispose of them before 7th July.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''Social Sec. Assistant''' - for various reasons Chris needs to par back his workload a bit and would appreciate a deputy to spread the load. Ideally would be someone interested in taking on this role in future - but if you just want to get involved for this Summer that is fine.<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things: please email Richard (Bosun)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

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<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>===Updates!===<br /> <br /> [[June 27th 2023]]<br /> <br /> [[June 20th 2023]]<br /> <br /> [[June 14th 2023]]<br /> <br /> [[June 7th 2023]]<br /> <br /> [[May 31st 2023]]<br /> <br /> [[May 25th 2023]]<br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> <br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=GYC_Online&diff=1042 2023-07-02T22:27:31Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> = GYC Online =<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{CustomTOC|limit=3}} <br /> <br /> == Looking for something? ==<br /> As you will likely be aware, the club experienced a catastrophic failure of the members portal website. We are in the process of building a new members portal, but will provide some temporary solutions for things that were there. Watch this space... and we will announce on the TNA. <br /> <br /> There is however a new Events Calender which you can see under the members corner menu on the left. <br /> <br /> We are still working on updating our Web / IT infrastructure and since we are volunteers it might take a bit of time. If you have a question or suggestion please email: [mailto:it@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk]<br /> <br /> ==Merchandise==<br /> <br /> You can order a GYC burgee from [https://www.ensignflags.com/greenwich-y-c.html| Ensign Flags.]<br /> <br /> You could buy [http://www.gyc.uk.net/gyc_custom_clothing_index.htm|GYC branded clothing here.], but the link is now dead <br /> <br /> ==Books recommended by members==<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> ! Book Title !! Author !! Member Comment !! Available online <br /> |-<br /> | Magic of the Swatchways || Maurice Griffiths || A classic account of east coast sailing and a good read || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Swatchways-M-GRIFFITHS/dp/0713656913/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Sailing alone around the world: A voyage beyond imagination || Joshua Slocum || I just finished listening to Captain Slocum on Audible! 😀 || https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0722YJ54Q/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Alone through the Roaring Forties || Vito Dumas || The opposite of above. What a character || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alone-Through-Roaring-Forties-Dumas/dp/0229642012/ || <br /> |-<br /> | *Anything* || Maurice Griffiths || Anything by Maurice Griffiths is pretty good mind you || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maurice-Griffiths/e/B000APC0H6 || <br /> |-<br /> | Swin, Swale &amp; Swatchway || H. Lewis Jones || a Victorian account of sailing the Thames Estuary - a predecessor of Maurice Griffiths || https://lodestarbooks.com/product/swin-swale-swatchway-2/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Sailing Just For Fun || A C Stock || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sailing-Just-Fun-Adventure-Budget/dp/0953818063/ || <br /> |-<br /> | On And Offshore : Cruising The Thames And The East Coast || Dick Durham || Ex-editor of Yachting Monthly who loves east coast sailing. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Offshore-Cruising-Thames-East-Coast/dp/B00AV5GAJE/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Swallows and Amazons (series) || Arthur Ransome || We didn't mean to go to sea seems particularly relevant, though having grown up on the Norfolk Broads myself the Coot Club and Big Six have always been my favourite :D || https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0891WSSSP || <br /> |-<br /> | Cruise of the Nona || Hilaire Belloc || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08X4V8Q2B/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Voyages of a Simple Sailor, Ming Ming &amp; The Tonic of Wildness || Roger D. Taylor || Roger Taylor’s books on sailing his junk-rigged Corribee and Achilles 24 long distances, including to the Azores and up to Svalbard (Ming Ming) are a good read too and shows what can be done with small yachts || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roger-D.-Taylor/e/B00404KTUI || <br /> |-<br /> | A Single Wave || Webb Chiles || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Single-Wave-Stories-Storms-Survival-ebook/dp/B01BNZMHRE/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Close to the Wind: An Extraordinary Story of Triumph Over Adversity || Pete Goss || Pete Goss and Ellen McArthur and of course Francis Chichester on sailing round the world - character building stuff || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Close-Wind-Extraordinary-Triumph-Adversity-ebook/dp/B004TG6XDE/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Taking on the World || Ellen MacArthur || Pete Goss and Ellen McArthur and of course Francis Chichester on sailing round the world - character building stuff || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taking-World-Ellen-MacArthur-ebook/dp/B004LLIHGS/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Full Circle || Ellen MacArthur || Pete Goss and Ellen McArthur and of course Francis Chichester on sailing round the world - character building stuff || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Full-Circle-Ellen-MacArthur-ebook/dp/B0040QDMLE/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Gipsy Moth Circles The World || Francis Chichester || Pete Goss and Ellen McArthur and of course Francis Chichester on sailing round the world - character building stuff || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gipsy-Circles-World-Francis-Chichester-ebook/dp/B009H64A6I/ || <br /> |-<br /> | This Precious Isle: One Man's Journey Around Britain || Kim Sturgess || A rather more achievable circumnavigation. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Precious-Isle-Journey-Britain/dp/1848766823/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The Unlikely Voyage of Jack De Crow: A Mirror Odyssey from North Wales to the Black Sea || AJ Mackinon || And for sheer oddness AJ Mackinon’s Jack de Crow on sailing from Gloucester to the mouth of the Danube is a good read. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unlikely-Voyage-Jack-Crow-Odyssey-ebook/dp/B01E7Z7FLA/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The last grain race || Eric Newby || Eric Newby, who went on to become a famous travel writer, signed up for 18 months with the largest sailing fleet still in existence in 1938. This is his account of his first voyage in the final great sailing &quot;grain race&quot;, leaving from Belfast on a four masted square rigger bound for Australia to bring back several thoudans tonnes of antipodean grain. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Grain-Race-Eric-Newby-ebook/dp/B00KFEH12G/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Coasting Bargemaster || Bob Roberts || Bob Roberts' engaging first hand account of life skippering sailing cargo barges on the Thames Estuary pre and during the second world war, including on one that tried to kill him and his crew. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coasting-Bargemaster-Sleightholme/dp/0953818012 || <br /> |-<br /> | Last of the sailormen || Bob Roberts || Bob Roberts' first hand account of skippering during the last days of hauling cargo around the Thames Estuary by sail alone. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Sailormen-Publisher-Seafarer-Paperback/dp/B00SLSUJJ0/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Riddle of the sands || Erskine Childers || Reputedly the first ever spy novel, and written as a warning about the massing of German naval power before the start of the first world war. A great read, and although fictional his great personal experience of sailing shoal draft craft around the eastern North sea coast shines through. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Riddle-Sands-Erskine-Childers-ebook/dp/B01KY1YZ2S/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Jaws || Peter Benchley || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jaws-Benchley-Peter-July-Paperback/dp/B015YMLWFA/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Eight Bells and Top Masts || Christopher Lee || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eight-Bells-Top-Masts-Diaries/dp/0747264201/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Down to the Sea in Ships || Horatio Clare || About modern life on a container ship out of Felixstowe. Worth it if only for the incredible precision navigation. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Down-Sea-Ships-Ageless-Oceans/dp/0099526298/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The Command of the Ocean: A Naval History Of Britain, 1649-1815 || N.A.M. Rodger || Fascinating account of british naval history. On the reading list for potential RN officers. How I discovered the origin of the term &quot;Gunboat diplomacy&quot;. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Command-Ocean-History-Britain-1649-1815/dp/0141026901/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The book of tides || William Thomson || Non fiction, written by a graphic artist who has travelled the coasts of the uk with his young family in a camper van to surf. It's written in a refreshingly direct style, and is full of intriguing observations, facts and trivia about everything to do with tides, all explained with expert diagrams. It's not a text book, nor a travelogue. The reviews on Amazon give a flavour of what to expect. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Tides-William-Thomson/dp/1786480794/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The lonely sea and sky || Francis Chichester || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lonely-Sea-Sky-Francis-Chichester/dp/184953201X/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Cruising Under Sail || Eric Hiscock || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cruising-Under-Sail-Eric-Hiscock/dp/0713635649/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Yacht Cruising || Claude Worth || || https://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/title/yacht-cruising/author/claud-worth/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The Cruise of the Falcon || E F Knight || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cruise-Falcon-Edward-Frederick-Knight/dp/0469173211/ || <br /> |-<br /> | A World of My Own || Robin Knox-Johnston || The story of the first ever non-stop solo circumnavigation of the world. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/World-My-Own-Non-stop-Voyage/dp/1472974409/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Sailing all the Seas in Idle Hour || W H Johnson || || || <br /> |-<br /> | Building a Little Ship || W H Johnson || || || <br /> |-<br /> | Attention All Shipping || Charlie Connelly || Charlie Connelly wittily explores the places behind the voice, those mysterious regions whose names seem often to bear no relation to conventional geography. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Attention-All-Shipping-Journey-Forecast/dp/0349116032/ || <br /> |-<br /> | LodeStar Books || Publishing house || New and neglected nautical writings - a good range, some listed below - printed and ebooks available || https://lodestarbooks.com/ || <br /> |-<br /> | For the love of Sauntress || Martin O'Scanlon || Saling an engineless classic yacht || https://lodestarbooks.com/product/for-the-love-of-sauntress/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The Marine Quarterly || Journal || The Marine Quarterly is 112 pages of intelligent sea reading, they say (£7.50 an issue) || https://www.themarinequarterly.com/ || <br /> |-<br /> | One Summer's Grace || Libby Purves || A family voyage around Britain || https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Summers-Grace-Libby-Purves-ebook/dp/B0043VDID8 || <br /> |-<br /> | One Wild Song || Paul Heiney || Sailing to Patagonia after losing his son || https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Wild-Song-Voyage-Lost-ebook/dp/B00U0YXV6G || <br /> |-<br /> | Last Man Across the Atlantic || Paul Heiney || Singlehanded transatlantic race in a cruising yacht || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Man-Across-Atlantic/dp/1845960556 || <br /> |-<br /> | To the Baltic with Bob || Griff Rhys-Jones || Sailing a classic yacht to St Petersburg || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baltic-Bob-Epic-Misadventure/dp/0141012862/ || <br /> |-<br /> | At One With the Sea || Naomi James || the first woman to sail single-handed around the world || https://www.amazon.co.uk/At-One-Sea-Alone-Around/dp/009136860X || <br /> |-<br /> | Once is Enough || Miles Smeeton || Classic account from the Smeetons sailing their yacht - including being pitchpoled twice in the Southern Ocean || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Once-Enough-Miles-Smeeton/dp/0007535104/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Old Man Sailing || John Passmore || Retired man sails off on his own to escape Covid lockdown || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Old-Man-Sailing-dreams-lifetime/dp/B08TQ9KV48/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The Long Way || Bernard Moitessier || The man who would have won the race that Knox-Johnston did, if he hadn't decided to do another lap || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Way-Bernard-Moitessier/dp/1493042785/ || <br /> |-<br /> | My Lively Lady || Alec Rose || The greengrocer from Portsmouth who did what Chichester did || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lively-Lady-Sir-Alec-Rose/dp/0245595651/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Maiden Voyage || Tania Aebi || The youngest woman to sail solo around the world when she did it in 1985 aged 18 || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maiden-Voyage-Tania-Aebi/dp/1476747725/ || <br /> |-<br /> | One Girl, One Dream || Laura Dekker || A 16 year old sailing on her own around the world in 2012 || https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Girl-Dream-Laura-Dekker/dp/1775540995/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Maiden || Tracey Edwards || The all-female crew on the 1989/90 Whitbread round the world race || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maiden-Tracy-Edwards-ebook/dp/B01AHOFWQK/<br /> |-<br /> | Salty Dog - Nautical origins of everyday expressions ||Richard McGlosky|| If you are chock-a-block, battening down the hatches in weather cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey then I would not touch this one with a barge pole! || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salty-Dog-Talk-Nautical-Expressions/dp/0713687495<br /> |-<br /> | Learn about Sailing and Boating|| Ladybird Books|| Reported to be one half of the library of our very own Steve Wilson, qualified RYA instructer! || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Learnabout-Sailing-Boating-Ladybird-1972/dp/B004CM2A64<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Members external content==<br /> [http://spraypenoyre.blogspot.com/ Greg Penoyre Sailing Blog]<br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=GYC_Online&diff=1041 2023-07-02T22:26:46Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> = GYC Online =<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{CustomTOC|limit=3}} <br /> <br /> == Looking for something? ==<br /> As you will likely be aware, the club experienced a catastrophic failure of the members portal website. We are in the process of building a new members portal, but will provide some temporary solutions for things that were there. Watch this space... and we will announce on the TNA. <br /> <br /> There is however a new Events Calender which you can see under the members corner menu on the left. <br /> <br /> We are still working on updating our Web / IT infrastructure and since we are volunteers it might take a bit of time. If you have a question or suggestion please email: [mailto:it@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk]<br /> <br /> ==Merchandise==<br /> <br /> You can order a GYC burgee from [https://www.ensignflags.com/greenwich-y-c.html|Ensign Flags.]<br /> <br /> You could buy [http://www.gyc.uk.net/gyc_custom_clothing_index.htm|GYC branded clothing here.], but the link is now dead <br /> <br /> ==Books recommended by members==<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> ! Book Title !! Author !! Member Comment !! Available online <br /> |-<br /> | Magic of the Swatchways || Maurice Griffiths || A classic account of east coast sailing and a good read || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Swatchways-M-GRIFFITHS/dp/0713656913/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Sailing alone around the world: A voyage beyond imagination || Joshua Slocum || I just finished listening to Captain Slocum on Audible! 😀 || https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0722YJ54Q/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Alone through the Roaring Forties || Vito Dumas || The opposite of above. What a character || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alone-Through-Roaring-Forties-Dumas/dp/0229642012/ || <br /> |-<br /> | *Anything* || Maurice Griffiths || Anything by Maurice Griffiths is pretty good mind you || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maurice-Griffiths/e/B000APC0H6 || <br /> |-<br /> | Swin, Swale &amp; Swatchway || H. Lewis Jones || a Victorian account of sailing the Thames Estuary - a predecessor of Maurice Griffiths || https://lodestarbooks.com/product/swin-swale-swatchway-2/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Sailing Just For Fun || A C Stock || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sailing-Just-Fun-Adventure-Budget/dp/0953818063/ || <br /> |-<br /> | On And Offshore : Cruising The Thames And The East Coast || Dick Durham || Ex-editor of Yachting Monthly who loves east coast sailing. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Offshore-Cruising-Thames-East-Coast/dp/B00AV5GAJE/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Swallows and Amazons (series) || Arthur Ransome || We didn't mean to go to sea seems particularly relevant, though having grown up on the Norfolk Broads myself the Coot Club and Big Six have always been my favourite :D || https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0891WSSSP || <br /> |-<br /> | Cruise of the Nona || Hilaire Belloc || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08X4V8Q2B/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Voyages of a Simple Sailor, Ming Ming &amp; The Tonic of Wildness || Roger D. Taylor || Roger Taylor’s books on sailing his junk-rigged Corribee and Achilles 24 long distances, including to the Azores and up to Svalbard (Ming Ming) are a good read too and shows what can be done with small yachts || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roger-D.-Taylor/e/B00404KTUI || <br /> |-<br /> | A Single Wave || Webb Chiles || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Single-Wave-Stories-Storms-Survival-ebook/dp/B01BNZMHRE/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Close to the Wind: An Extraordinary Story of Triumph Over Adversity || Pete Goss || Pete Goss and Ellen McArthur and of course Francis Chichester on sailing round the world - character building stuff || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Close-Wind-Extraordinary-Triumph-Adversity-ebook/dp/B004TG6XDE/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Taking on the World || Ellen MacArthur || Pete Goss and Ellen McArthur and of course Francis Chichester on sailing round the world - character building stuff || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taking-World-Ellen-MacArthur-ebook/dp/B004LLIHGS/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Full Circle || Ellen MacArthur || Pete Goss and Ellen McArthur and of course Francis Chichester on sailing round the world - character building stuff || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Full-Circle-Ellen-MacArthur-ebook/dp/B0040QDMLE/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Gipsy Moth Circles The World || Francis Chichester || Pete Goss and Ellen McArthur and of course Francis Chichester on sailing round the world - character building stuff || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gipsy-Circles-World-Francis-Chichester-ebook/dp/B009H64A6I/ || <br /> |-<br /> | This Precious Isle: One Man's Journey Around Britain || Kim Sturgess || A rather more achievable circumnavigation. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Precious-Isle-Journey-Britain/dp/1848766823/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The Unlikely Voyage of Jack De Crow: A Mirror Odyssey from North Wales to the Black Sea || AJ Mackinon || And for sheer oddness AJ Mackinon’s Jack de Crow on sailing from Gloucester to the mouth of the Danube is a good read. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unlikely-Voyage-Jack-Crow-Odyssey-ebook/dp/B01E7Z7FLA/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The last grain race || Eric Newby || Eric Newby, who went on to become a famous travel writer, signed up for 18 months with the largest sailing fleet still in existence in 1938. This is his account of his first voyage in the final great sailing &quot;grain race&quot;, leaving from Belfast on a four masted square rigger bound for Australia to bring back several thoudans tonnes of antipodean grain. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Grain-Race-Eric-Newby-ebook/dp/B00KFEH12G/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Coasting Bargemaster || Bob Roberts || Bob Roberts' engaging first hand account of life skippering sailing cargo barges on the Thames Estuary pre and during the second world war, including on one that tried to kill him and his crew. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coasting-Bargemaster-Sleightholme/dp/0953818012 || <br /> |-<br /> | Last of the sailormen || Bob Roberts || Bob Roberts' first hand account of skippering during the last days of hauling cargo around the Thames Estuary by sail alone. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Sailormen-Publisher-Seafarer-Paperback/dp/B00SLSUJJ0/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Riddle of the sands || Erskine Childers || Reputedly the first ever spy novel, and written as a warning about the massing of German naval power before the start of the first world war. A great read, and although fictional his great personal experience of sailing shoal draft craft around the eastern North sea coast shines through. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Riddle-Sands-Erskine-Childers-ebook/dp/B01KY1YZ2S/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Jaws || Peter Benchley || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jaws-Benchley-Peter-July-Paperback/dp/B015YMLWFA/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Eight Bells and Top Masts || Christopher Lee || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eight-Bells-Top-Masts-Diaries/dp/0747264201/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Down to the Sea in Ships || Horatio Clare || About modern life on a container ship out of Felixstowe. Worth it if only for the incredible precision navigation. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Down-Sea-Ships-Ageless-Oceans/dp/0099526298/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The Command of the Ocean: A Naval History Of Britain, 1649-1815 || N.A.M. Rodger || Fascinating account of british naval history. On the reading list for potential RN officers. How I discovered the origin of the term &quot;Gunboat diplomacy&quot;. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Command-Ocean-History-Britain-1649-1815/dp/0141026901/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The book of tides || William Thomson || Non fiction, written by a graphic artist who has travelled the coasts of the uk with his young family in a camper van to surf. It's written in a refreshingly direct style, and is full of intriguing observations, facts and trivia about everything to do with tides, all explained with expert diagrams. It's not a text book, nor a travelogue. The reviews on Amazon give a flavour of what to expect. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Tides-William-Thomson/dp/1786480794/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The lonely sea and sky || Francis Chichester || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lonely-Sea-Sky-Francis-Chichester/dp/184953201X/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Cruising Under Sail || Eric Hiscock || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cruising-Under-Sail-Eric-Hiscock/dp/0713635649/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Yacht Cruising || Claude Worth || || https://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/title/yacht-cruising/author/claud-worth/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The Cruise of the Falcon || E F Knight || || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cruise-Falcon-Edward-Frederick-Knight/dp/0469173211/ || <br /> |-<br /> | A World of My Own || Robin Knox-Johnston || The story of the first ever non-stop solo circumnavigation of the world. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/World-My-Own-Non-stop-Voyage/dp/1472974409/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Sailing all the Seas in Idle Hour || W H Johnson || || || <br /> |-<br /> | Building a Little Ship || W H Johnson || || || <br /> |-<br /> | Attention All Shipping || Charlie Connelly || Charlie Connelly wittily explores the places behind the voice, those mysterious regions whose names seem often to bear no relation to conventional geography. || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Attention-All-Shipping-Journey-Forecast/dp/0349116032/ || <br /> |-<br /> | LodeStar Books || Publishing house || New and neglected nautical writings - a good range, some listed below - printed and ebooks available || https://lodestarbooks.com/ || <br /> |-<br /> | For the love of Sauntress || Martin O'Scanlon || Saling an engineless classic yacht || https://lodestarbooks.com/product/for-the-love-of-sauntress/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The Marine Quarterly || Journal || The Marine Quarterly is 112 pages of intelligent sea reading, they say (£7.50 an issue) || https://www.themarinequarterly.com/ || <br /> |-<br /> | One Summer's Grace || Libby Purves || A family voyage around Britain || https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Summers-Grace-Libby-Purves-ebook/dp/B0043VDID8 || <br /> |-<br /> | One Wild Song || Paul Heiney || Sailing to Patagonia after losing his son || https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Wild-Song-Voyage-Lost-ebook/dp/B00U0YXV6G || <br /> |-<br /> | Last Man Across the Atlantic || Paul Heiney || Singlehanded transatlantic race in a cruising yacht || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Man-Across-Atlantic/dp/1845960556 || <br /> |-<br /> | To the Baltic with Bob || Griff Rhys-Jones || Sailing a classic yacht to St Petersburg || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baltic-Bob-Epic-Misadventure/dp/0141012862/ || <br /> |-<br /> | At One With the Sea || Naomi James || the first woman to sail single-handed around the world || https://www.amazon.co.uk/At-One-Sea-Alone-Around/dp/009136860X || <br /> |-<br /> | Once is Enough || Miles Smeeton || Classic account from the Smeetons sailing their yacht - including being pitchpoled twice in the Southern Ocean || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Once-Enough-Miles-Smeeton/dp/0007535104/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Old Man Sailing || John Passmore || Retired man sails off on his own to escape Covid lockdown || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Old-Man-Sailing-dreams-lifetime/dp/B08TQ9KV48/ || <br /> |-<br /> | The Long Way || Bernard Moitessier || The man who would have won the race that Knox-Johnston did, if he hadn't decided to do another lap || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Way-Bernard-Moitessier/dp/1493042785/ || <br /> |-<br /> | My Lively Lady || Alec Rose || The greengrocer from Portsmouth who did what Chichester did || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lively-Lady-Sir-Alec-Rose/dp/0245595651/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Maiden Voyage || Tania Aebi || The youngest woman to sail solo around the world when she did it in 1985 aged 18 || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maiden-Voyage-Tania-Aebi/dp/1476747725/ || <br /> |-<br /> | One Girl, One Dream || Laura Dekker || A 16 year old sailing on her own around the world in 2012 || https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Girl-Dream-Laura-Dekker/dp/1775540995/ || <br /> |-<br /> | Maiden || Tracey Edwards || The all-female crew on the 1989/90 Whitbread round the world race || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maiden-Tracy-Edwards-ebook/dp/B01AHOFWQK/<br /> |-<br /> | Salty Dog - Nautical origins of everyday expressions ||Richard McGlosky|| If you are chock-a-block, battening down the hatches in weather cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey then I would not touch this one with a barge pole! || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salty-Dog-Talk-Nautical-Expressions/dp/0713687495<br /> |-<br /> | Learn about Sailing and Boating|| Ladybird Books|| Reported to be one half of the library of our very own Steve Wilson, qualified RYA instructer! || https://www.amazon.co.uk/Learnabout-Sailing-Boating-Ladybird-1972/dp/B004CM2A64<br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Members external content==<br /> [http://spraypenoyre.blogspot.com/ Greg Penoyre Sailing Blog]<br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=June_14th_2023&diff=1039 2023-06-15T10:27:42Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== June 14th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> The annual '''summer members forum''' will be held on '''22nd July at 2.30pm''' - where members can meet the committee of management and talk over any issues of concern. There is a work party in the morning, so why not join in with that, have a cooked breakfast and then share your thoughts at the forum! Members can, if they wish, submit questions before hand. <br /> <br /> Please keep the pontoon free on the evening of the 17th June as we are expecting visitors.<br /> <br /> The process of re-issuing unpaid invoices is now underway. Nearly all of these will be correct and just need to be paid, but errors are possible and do get back to us immediately if you think it is in error as the debit might go through a few days later if you have an active GoCardLess mandate. <br /> <br /> In case you missed it, '''summer Trident''' is out - both in the clubhouse and for download. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, seven boats sailed for the Ovens Buoy Trophy, (see Gallery) a 37NM race to the lower reaches of the Thames. 4 completed the course in light winds. Thank you to Roger Bailey for manning the race hut and Beverley Scott for helming the trot boat. As usual, the lapsed and corrected times are on the clubhouse noticeboard. The results are as follows: <br /> <br /> # Naiad - Jo<br /> # Lo Flyer - John<br /> # Mesečina - Milan <br /> # Ahoy Keelboat - (helmed by Michael)<br /> * DNF Rosebud - Tim<br /> * DNF Courage II - Tomasz<br /> * DNF Freedom II - Robin<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Royal Naval Sailing Association Trophy '''(summer series 4)<br /> Sunday, 18th June; Briefing 1230; start 1400<br /> Notice of Race<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''Overnight visit to Thurrock Yacht Club for a Shanty Evening'''<br /> Saturday and Sunday 1st - 2nd July<br /> More details<br /> Bring your tender to head ashore at Thurrock<br /> <br /> The results of the '''Duke of York Challenge''' (open race) sailed on the 28th of May had to be corrected; see below:<br /> <br /> # Naiad - Jo<br /> # Lili - Martin<br /> # Lo Flyer - John<br /> # Mesečina - Milan<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat - Michael<br /> # Talulah - Frank<br /> # Blue Moon - Mick<br /> # Cataleya - Stef(TYC)<br /> # Midas Touch - Gary(TYC)<br /> <br /> Trot boat: If you want to helm the trot boat, please make sure you are on this list.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> '''Sunday 18 June 12:30 pm – RNSA'''<br /> <br /> We have all safety boat positions filled, and still need an experienced approved helm to sail with new members.<br /> <br /> No dinghies have been booked yet. So that our safety boaters can make alternative plans if they’re not needed, approved helms interested in sailing please book before Friday. Any crew wishing to sail please make yourselves known on the dinghy whatsapp group.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Following events:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 1 July 10 am''' - Commodore Jubilee Trophy (we have one safety boat helm and crew, and are in need of one more safety boat helm, crew and club boat helm)<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 15 July 10 am''' – duty roster being developed<br /> <br /> '''NEW 25 July: Tuesday Night Cup, briefing time 5:30pm''' newly scheduled one (thanks to Andy N and David H-C for their recent work on the calendar):<br /> <br /> Further to previous TNAs, Sunday 30 July briefing 09:30 will be the first beginner focused event. Experienced approved helms are encouraged to sail with beginners. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person; approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for this event will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you can make it and in what capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner). First come first serve. <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> '''10 June - rowing report'''<br /> In addition to our usual programme of fun rowing, last Saturday we did a special &quot;coxes and technique&quot; outing to Bow Creek. Some of our more experienced rowers took turns to cox, running drills and exercises on steering and crew leadership. Newcomer rowers got a chance to work on finer points of technique, ready for a longer row.<br /> <br /> '''18 June - rowing trip to West India Quay/Isle of Dogs'''<br /> A couple of places still available for probably the most unusual route of the year; in through the ship lock to the waters around Canary Wharf, for a sedate paddle around Millwall Dock and up for a tea break at West India Quay. Suitable for all levels of experience and a great opportunity to learn and practise technique. 1230 meetup, enquiries to shane. <br /> <br /> The Rowing section is building a new, up to date, email list to let interested members know about upcoming trips. If you are an existing rower, or a row-curious member who would like to be added to the list, please email Preeda. We always give members first option, before we make remaining oars available to prospective future members or visitors from other clubs.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> The ‘taster’ afternoon on '''17th June''' has room for two more participants. Learn how to rig, launch and sail a dinghy and sail the keelboat. 1300-1630.<br /> <br /> There are 6 places for the '''Dinghy L/2''' weekend course which will run on '''22nd/23rd July'''. If you passed your Dinghy L/1 last year and have been crewing regularly, you are ready for this next stage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th'''. Lots of interest so please make visiting artists welcome - like letting them in if wandering aimlessly outside the gate. Don't know if it's a good or bad thing but coming to GYC to paint got me hooked on sailing...<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July'''. Hopefully volunteers to locate the dinghy and trailer are contacting Richard but display and promotional material is needed - can we search every nook and cranny to pull out and see what we have, please?<br /> <br /> '''Sports Day, Yard, date TBA''' - Due to the magnitude of the event, it is proposed to postpone this to coincide with the Paris Olympics (Friday 26th July – Sunday 11th August 2024). Also proposing water-based events around the same time<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - <br /> Volunteer musicians coming forward including a 4th year student jazz trio from Trinity College. The event will be dedicated to fundraising for the RNLI. Note: This was originally planned for the Saturday but neither the clubhouse or Landside building were available...<br /> <br /> '''Open House, September 9th/10th'''. Put date into diary and look out for further announcements<br /> <br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 20th June 2023 7pm – Environmental Event'''<br /> <br /> The TCV team managing Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park (GPEP) will be visiting GYC to share their mission, environmental programs and vision with GYC members. We will take the opportunity for GYC member Terry Paterson to introduce the iNatualist App where members can get involved in contributing and learning about biodiversity in the natural science. This will be followed by Q&amp;A on iNaturalist and discussion on how GYC and GPEP can potentially collaborate on environmental projects. If you care about the bio-diversity conservation and the natural world, you should attend this talk to get involved with our neighbours and also use the iNaturalist app. <br /> <br /> '''Hazardous Waste Disposal at GYC'''<br /> <br /> Veolia will be sending a chemist to help dispose of hazardous waste on the 7th July. If you have hazardous waste, please reach out to Michael or the yard team on how to transfer your antifoul waste, antifreeze, empty aerosol cans, waste oil, paint cans and used rags, marine batteries and electric waste etc to the refuse store for Veolia to dispose of them before 7th July.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things: please email Richard (Bosun)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=June_14th_2023&diff=1038 2023-06-15T10:26:34Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== June 14th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> The annual '''summer members forum''' will be held on '''22nd July at 2.30pm''' - where members can meet the committee of management and talk over any issues of concern. There is a work party in the morning, so why not join in with that, have a cooked breakfast and then share your thoughts at the forum! Members can, if they wish, submit questions before hand. <br /> <br /> Please keep the pontoon free on the evening of the 17th June as we are expecting visitors.<br /> <br /> The process of re-issuing unpaid invoices is now underway. Nearly all of these will be correct and just need to be paid, but errors are possible and do get back to us immediately if you think it is in error as the debit might go through a few days later if you have an active GoCardLess mandate. <br /> <br /> In case you missed it, '''summer Trident''' is out - both in the clubhouse and for download. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, seven boats sailed for the Ovens Buoy Trophy, (see Gallery) a 37NM race to the lower reaches of the Thames. 4 completed the course in light winds. Thank you to Roger Bailey for manning the race hut and Beverley Scott for helming the trot boat. As usual, the lapsed and corrected times are on the clubhouse noticeboard. The results are as follows: <br /> <br /> # Naiad - Jo<br /> # Lo Flyer - John<br /> # Mesečina - Milan <br /> # Ahoy Keelboat - (helmed by Michael)<br /> * DNF Rosebud - Tim<br /> * DNF Courage II - Tomasz<br /> * DNF Freedom II - Robin<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Royal Naval Sailing Association Trophy '''(summer series 4)<br /> Sunday, 18th June; Briefing 1230; start 1400<br /> Notice of Race<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''Overnight visit to Thurrock Yacht Club for a Shanty Evening'''<br /> Saturday and Sunday 1st - 2nd July<br /> More details<br /> Bring your tender to head ashore at Thurrock<br /> <br /> The results of the '''Duke of York Challenge''' (open race) sailed on the 28th of May had to be corrected; see below:<br /> <br /> # Naiad - Jo<br /> # Lili - Martin<br /> # Lo Flyer - John<br /> # Mesečina - Milan<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat - Michael<br /> # Talulah - Frank<br /> # Blue Moon - Mick<br /> # Cataleya - Stef(TYC)<br /> # Midas Touch - Gary(TYC)<br /> <br /> Trot boat: If you want to helm the trot boat, please make sure you are on this list.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> '''Sunday 18 June 12:30 pm – RNSA'''<br /> <br /> We have all safety boat positions filled, and still need an experienced approved helm to sail with new members.<br /> <br /> No dinghies have been booked yet. So that our safety boaters can make alternative plans if they’re not needed, approved helms interested in sailing please book before Friday. Any crew wishing to sail please make yourselves known on the dinghy whatsapp group.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Following events:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 1 July 10 am''' - Commodore Jubilee Trophy (we have one safety boat helm and crew, and are in need of one more safety boat helm, crew and club boat helm)<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 15 July 10 am''' – duty roster being developed<br /> <br /> ***NEW*** '''25 July: Tuesday Night Cup, briefing time 5:30pm''' newly scheduled one (thanks to Andy N and David H-C for their recent work on the calendar):<br /> <br /> Further to previous TNAs, Sunday 30 July briefing 09:30 will be the first beginner focused event. Experienced approved helms are encouraged to sail with beginners. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person; approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for this event will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you can make it and in what capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner). First come first serve. <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> '''10 June - rowing report'''<br /> In addition to our usual programme of fun rowing, last Saturday we did a special &quot;coxes and technique&quot; outing to Bow Creek. Some of our more experienced rowers took turns to cox, running drills and exercises on steering and crew leadership. Newcomer rowers got a chance to work on finer points of technique, ready for a longer row.<br /> <br /> '''18 June - rowing trip to West India Quay/Isle of Dogs'''<br /> A couple of places still available for probably the most unusual route of the year; in through the ship lock to the waters around Canary Wharf, for a sedate paddle around Millwall Dock and up for a tea break at West India Quay. Suitable for all levels of experience and a great opportunity to learn and practise technique. 1230 meetup, enquiries to shane. <br /> <br /> The Rowing section is building a new, up to date, email list to let interested members know about upcoming trips. If you are an existing rower, or a row-curious member who would like to be added to the list, please email Preeda. We always give members first option, before we make remaining oars available to prospective future members or visitors from other clubs.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> The ‘taster’ afternoon on '''17th June''' has room for two more participants. Learn how to rig, launch and sail a dinghy and sail the keelboat. 1300-1630.<br /> <br /> There are 6 places for the '''Dinghy L/2''' weekend course which will run on '''22nd/23rd July'''. If you passed your Dinghy L/1 last year and have been crewing regularly, you are ready for this next stage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th'''. Lots of interest so please make visiting artists welcome - like letting them in if wandering aimlessly outside the gate. Don't know if it's a good or bad thing but coming to GYC to paint got me hooked on sailing...<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July'''. Hopefully volunteers to locate the dinghy and trailer are contacting Richard but display and promotional material is needed - can we search every nook and cranny to pull out and see what we have, please?<br /> <br /> '''Sports Day, Yard, date TBA''' - Due to the magnitude of the event, it is proposed to postpone this to coincide with the Paris Olympics (Friday 26th July – Sunday 11th August 2024). Also proposing water-based events around the same time<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - <br /> Volunteer musicians coming forward including a 4th year student jazz trio from Trinity College. The event will be dedicated to fundraising for the RNLI. Note: This was originally planned for the Saturday but neither the clubhouse or Landside building were available...<br /> <br /> '''Open House, September 9th/10th'''. Put date into diary and look out for further announcements<br /> <br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 20th June 2023 7pm – Environmental Event'''<br /> <br /> The TCV team managing Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park (GPEP) will be visiting GYC to share their mission, environmental programs and vision with GYC members. We will take the opportunity for GYC member Terry Paterson to introduce the iNatualist App where members can get involved in contributing and learning about biodiversity in the natural science. This will be followed by Q&amp;A on iNaturalist and discussion on how GYC and GPEP can potentially collaborate on environmental projects. If you care about the bio-diversity conservation and the natural world, you should attend this talk to get involved with our neighbours and also use the iNaturalist app. <br /> <br /> '''Hazardous Waste Disposal at GYC'''<br /> <br /> Veolia will be sending a chemist to help dispose of hazardous waste on the 7th July. If you have hazardous waste, please reach out to Michael or the yard team on how to transfer your antifoul waste, antifreeze, empty aerosol cans, waste oil, paint cans and used rags, marine batteries and electric waste etc to the refuse store for Veolia to dispose of them before 7th July.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things: please email Richard (Bosun)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=June_14th_2023&diff=1037 2023-06-15T10:26:20Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== June 14th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> The annual '''summer members forum''' will be held on '''22nd July at 2.30pm''' - where members can meet the committee of management and talk over any issues of concern. There is a work party in the morning, so why not join in with that, have a cooked breakfast and then share your thoughts at the forum! Members can, if they wish, submit questions before hand. <br /> <br /> Please keep the pontoon free on the evening of the 17th June as we are expecting visitors.<br /> <br /> The process of re-issuing unpaid invoices is now underway. Nearly all of these will be correct and just need to be paid, but errors are possible and do get back to us immediately if you think it is in error as the debit might go through a few days later if you have an active GoCardLess mandate. <br /> <br /> In case you missed it, '''summer Trident''' is out - both in the clubhouse and for download. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, seven boats sailed for the Ovens Buoy Trophy, (see Gallery) a 37NM race to the lower reaches of the Thames. 4 completed the course in light winds. Thank you to Roger Bailey for manning the race hut and Beverley Scott for helming the trot boat. As usual, the lapsed and corrected times are on the clubhouse noticeboard. The results are as follows: <br /> <br /> # Naiad - Jo<br /> # Lo Flyer - John<br /> # Mesečina - Milan <br /> # Ahoy Keelboat - (helmed by Michael)<br /> * DNF Rosebud - Tim<br /> * DNF Courage II - Tomasz<br /> * DNF Freedom II - Robin<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Royal Naval Sailing Association Trophy '''(summer series 4)<br /> Sunday, 18th June; Briefing 1230; start 1400<br /> Notice of Race<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''Overnight visit to Thurrock Yacht Club for a Shanty Evening'''<br /> Saturday and Sunday 1st - 2nd July<br /> More details<br /> Bring your tender to head ashore at Thurrock<br /> <br /> The results of the '''Duke of York Challenge''' (open race) sailed on the 28th of May had to be corrected; see below:<br /> <br /> # Naiad - Jo<br /> # Lili - Martin<br /> # Lo Flyer - John<br /> # Mesečina - Milan<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat - Michael<br /> # Talulah - Frank<br /> # Blue Moon - Mick<br /> # Cataleya - Stef(TYC)<br /> # Midas Touch - Gary(TYC)<br /> <br /> Trot boat: If you want to helm the trot boat, please make sure you are on this list.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> '''Sunday 18 June 12:30 pm – RNSA'''<br /> <br /> We have all safety boat positions filled, and still need an experienced approved helm to sail with new members.<br /> <br /> No dinghies have been booked yet. So that our safety boaters can make alternative plans if they’re not needed, approved helms interested in sailing please book before Friday. Any crew wishing to sail please make yourselves known on the dinghy whatsapp group.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Following events:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 1 July 10 am''' - Commodore Jubilee Trophy (we have one safety boat helm and crew, and are in need of one more safety boat helm, crew and club boat helm)<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 15 July 10 am''' – duty roster being developed<br /> <br /> ***NEW*** '''25 July: Tuesday Night Cup, briefing time 5:30pm''' newly scheduled one (thanks to Andy N and David H-C for their recent work on the calendar):<br /> <br /> Further to previous TNAs, Sunday 30 July briefing 09:30 will be the first beginner focused event. Experienced approved helms are encouraged to sail with beginners. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person; approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for this event will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you can make it and in what capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner). First come first serve. <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> '''10 June - rowing report'''<br /> In addition to our usual programme of fun rowing, last Saturday we did a special &quot;coxes and technique&quot; outing to Bow Creek. Some of our more experienced rowers took turns to cox, running drills and exercises on steering and crew leadership. Newcomer rowers got a chance to work on finer points of technique, ready for a longer row.<br /> <br /> '''18 June - rowing trip to West India Quay/Isle of Dogs'''<br /> A couple of places still available for probably the most unusual route of the year; in through the ship lock to the waters around Canary Wharf, for a sedate paddle around Millwall Dock and up for a tea break at West India Quay. Suitable for all levels of experience and a great opportunity to learn and practise technique. 1230 meetup, enquiries to shane. <br /> <br /> The Rowing section is building a new, up to date, email list to let interested members know about upcoming trips. If you are an existing rower, or a row-curious member who would like to be added to the list, please email Preeda. We always give members first option, before we make remaining oars available to prospective future members or visitors from other clubs.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> The ‘taster’ afternoon on '''17th June''' has room for two more participants. Learn how to rig, launch and sail a dinghy and sail the keelboat. 1300-1630.<br /> <br /> There are 6 places for the '''Dinghy L/2''' weekend course which will run on '''22nd/23rd July'''. If you passed your Dinghy L/1 last year and have been crewing regularly, you are ready for this next stage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th'''. Lots of interest so please make visiting artists welcome - like letting them in if wandering aimlessly outside the gate. Don't know if it's a good or bad thing but coming to GYC to paint got me hooked on sailing...<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July'''. Hopefully volunteers to locate the dinghy and trailer are contacting Richard but display and promotional material is needed - can we search every nook and cranny to pull out and see what we have, please?<br /> <br /> '''Sports Day, Yard, date TBA''' - Due to the magnitude of the event, it is proposed to postpone this to coincide with the Paris Olympics (Friday 26th July – Sunday 11th August 2024). Also proposing water-based events around the same time<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - <br /> Volunteer musicians coming forward including a 4th year student jazz trio from Trinity College. The event will be dedicated to fundraising for the RNLI. Note: This was originally planned for the Saturday but neither the clubhouse or Landside building were available...<br /> <br /> '''Open House, September 9th/10th'''. Put date into diary and look out for further announcements<br /> <br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 20th June 2023 7pm – Environmental Event'''<br /> <br /> The TCV team managing Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park (GPEP) will be visiting GYC to share their mission, environmental programs and vision with GYC members. We will take the opportunity for GYC member Terry Paterson to introduce the iNatualist App where members can get involved in contributing and learning about biodiversity in the natural science. This will be followed by Q&amp;A on iNaturalist and discussion on how GYC and GPEP can potentially collaborate on environmental projects. If you care about the bio-diversity conservation and the natural world, you should attend this talk to get involved with our neighbours and also use the iNaturalist app. <br /> <br /> '''Hazardous Waste Disposal at GYC'''<br /> <br /> Veolia will be sending a chemist to help dispose of hazardous waste on the 7th July. If you have hazardous waste, please reach out to Michael or the yard team on how to transfer your antifoul waste, antifreeze, empty aerosol cans, waste oil, paint cans and used rags, marine batteries and electric waste etc to the refuse store for Veolia to dispose of them before 7th July.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things: please email Richard (Bosun)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=June_14th_2023&diff=1036 2023-06-15T10:25:30Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== June 14th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> The annual '''summer members forum''' will be held on '''22nd July at 2.30pm''' - where members can meet the committee of management and talk over any issues of concern. There is a work party in the morning, so why not join in with that, have a cooked breakfast and then share your thoughts at the forum! Members can, if they wish, submit questions before hand. <br /> <br /> Please keep the pontoon free on the evening of the 17th June as we are expecting visitors.<br /> <br /> The process of re-issuing unpaid invoices is now underway. Nearly all of these will be correct and just need to be paid, but errors are possible and do get back to us immediately if you think it is in error as the debit might go through a few days later if you have an active GoCardLess mandate. <br /> <br /> In case you missed it, '''summer Trident''' is out - both in the clubhouse and for download. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, seven boats sailed for the Ovens Buoy Trophy, (see Gallery) a 37NM race to the lower reaches of the Thames. 4 completed the course in light winds. Thank you to Roger Bailey for manning the race hut and Beverley Scott for helming the trot boat. As usual, the lapsed and corrected times are on the clubhouse noticeboard. The results are as follows: <br /> <br /> # Naiad - Jo<br /> # Lo Flyer - John<br /> # Mesečina - Milan <br /> # Ahoy Keelboat - (helmed by Michael)<br /> * DNF Rosebud - Tim<br /> * DNF Courage II - Tomasz<br /> * DNF Freedom II - Robin<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Royal Naval Sailing Association Trophy '''(summer series 4)<br /> Sunday, 18th June; Briefing 1230; start 1400<br /> Notice of Race<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''Overnight visit to Thurrock Yacht Club for a Shanty Evening'''<br /> Saturday and Sunday 1st - 2nd July<br /> More details<br /> Bring your tender to head ashore at Thurrock<br /> <br /> The results of the Duke of York Challenge (open race) sailed on the 28th of May had to be corrected; see below:<br /> <br /> # Naiad - Jo<br /> # Lili - Martin<br /> # Lo Flyer - John<br /> # Mesečina - Milan<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat - Michael<br /> # Talulah - Frank<br /> # Blue Moon - Mick<br /> # Cataleya - Stef(TYC)<br /> # Midas Touch - Gary(TYC)<br /> <br /> Trot boat: If you want to helm the trot boat, please make sure you are on this list.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> '''Sunday 18 June 12:30 pm – RNSA'''<br /> <br /> We have all safety boat positions filled, and still need an experienced approved helm to sail with new members.<br /> <br /> No dinghies have been booked yet. So that our safety boaters can make alternative plans if they’re not needed, approved helms interested in sailing please book before Friday. Any crew wishing to sail please make yourselves known on the dinghy whatsapp group.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Following events:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 1 July 10 am''' - Commodore Jubilee Trophy (we have one safety boat helm and crew, and are in need of one more safety boat helm, crew and club boat helm)<br /> <br /> '''Saturday 15 July 10 am''' – duty roster being developed<br /> <br /> ***NEW*** '''25 July: Tuesday Night Cup, briefing time 5:30pm''' newly scheduled one (thanks to Andy N and David H-C for their recent work on the calendar):<br /> <br /> Further to previous TNAs, Sunday 30 July briefing 09:30 will be the first beginner focused event. Experienced approved helms are encouraged to sail with beginners. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person; approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for this event will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you can make it and in what capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner). First come first serve. <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> '''10 June - rowing report'''<br /> In addition to our usual programme of fun rowing, last Saturday we did a special &quot;coxes and technique&quot; outing to Bow Creek. Some of our more experienced rowers took turns to cox, running drills and exercises on steering and crew leadership. Newcomer rowers got a chance to work on finer points of technique, ready for a longer row.<br /> <br /> '''18 June - rowing trip to West India Quay/Isle of Dogs'''<br /> A couple of places still available for probably the most unusual route of the year; in through the ship lock to the waters around Canary Wharf, for a sedate paddle around Millwall Dock and up for a tea break at West India Quay. Suitable for all levels of experience and a great opportunity to learn and practise technique. 1230 meetup, enquiries to shane. <br /> <br /> The Rowing section is building a new, up to date, email list to let interested members know about upcoming trips. If you are an existing rower, or a row-curious member who would like to be added to the list, please email Preeda. We always give members first option, before we make remaining oars available to prospective future members or visitors from other clubs.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> The ‘taster’ afternoon on '''17th June''' has room for two more participants. Learn how to rig, launch and sail a dinghy and sail the keelboat. 1300-1630.<br /> <br /> There are 6 places for the '''Dinghy L/2''' weekend course which will run on '''22nd/23rd July'''. If you passed your Dinghy L/1 last year and have been crewing regularly, you are ready for this next stage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th'''. Lots of interest so please make visiting artists welcome - like letting them in if wandering aimlessly outside the gate. Don't know if it's a good or bad thing but coming to GYC to paint got me hooked on sailing...<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July'''. Hopefully volunteers to locate the dinghy and trailer are contacting Richard but display and promotional material is needed - can we search every nook and cranny to pull out and see what we have, please?<br /> <br /> '''Sports Day, Yard, date TBA''' - Due to the magnitude of the event, it is proposed to postpone this to coincide with the Paris Olympics (Friday 26th July – Sunday 11th August 2024). Also proposing water-based events around the same time<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - <br /> Volunteer musicians coming forward including a 4th year student jazz trio from Trinity College. The event will be dedicated to fundraising for the RNLI. Note: This was originally planned for the Saturday but neither the clubhouse or Landside building were available...<br /> <br /> '''Open House, September 9th/10th'''. Put date into diary and look out for further announcements<br /> <br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 20th June 2023 7pm – Environmental Event'''<br /> <br /> The TCV team managing Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park (GPEP) will be visiting GYC to share their mission, environmental programs and vision with GYC members. We will take the opportunity for GYC member Terry Paterson to introduce the iNatualist App where members can get involved in contributing and learning about biodiversity in the natural science. This will be followed by Q&amp;A on iNaturalist and discussion on how GYC and GPEP can potentially collaborate on environmental projects. If you care about the bio-diversity conservation and the natural world, you should attend this talk to get involved with our neighbours and also use the iNaturalist app. <br /> <br /> '''Hazardous Waste Disposal at GYC'''<br /> <br /> Veolia will be sending a chemist to help dispose of hazardous waste on the 7th July. If you have hazardous waste, please reach out to Michael or the yard team on how to transfer your antifoul waste, antifreeze, empty aerosol cans, waste oil, paint cans and used rags, marine batteries and electric waste etc to the refuse store for Veolia to dispose of them before 7th July.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things: please email Richard (Bosun)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=June_14th_2023&diff=1035 2023-06-14T22:47:54Z

<p>Paulbrown: Created page with &quot;== June 14th Updates == ==== General Updates: ==== '''Summer Trident''' is out - another great edition that deserves loud applause for Annie the Trident Wrangler. Than...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>== June 14th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> '''Summer Trident''' is out - another great edition that deserves loud applause for Annie the Trident Wrangler. Thank you to everyone who contributed - we know from a survey last summer that Trident is highly valued by members. Click on the picture to read the electronic version - and collect your hard copy from the clubhouse. <br /> <br /> The changes to club finances discussed last week are now well underway - nearly all members who are on monthly recurring invoices should see their June invoice clear from their account this week. We are now live with the new accounts package and attention is turning to the backlog of unpaid invoices!<br /> <br /> As the East Coast Cruiser draws closer, join the WhatsApp Group group to get involved. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, the cruisers raced in the summer series and an open race. Some stayed for the BBQ at Thurrock YC, two of their boats joined our race. Thank you to Jim who manned the race hut and Chalky White for running sailors to and from the trots.<br /> <br /> Not all boats sailed the course or demonstrated best seamanship. It is unsportsmanlike and doesn't go down well with other competitors. No protests were received.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Oven’s Buoy Race (summer series race 3)'''<br /> Sunday, 11th June, briefing 0700; start 0830<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''RNSA Trophy (summer series race 4)'''<br /> Sunday, 18th June, briefing 1230, start 1400<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> On Sunday we had the Courage Shield dinghy race. Results:<br /> * Maurice and Sam<br /> * Toby and Michael<br /> * Joy, Jon and Debbie<br /> * DSQ: Mike T and Louisa<br /> Thanks to RO Ed, and Matt, Ava, Chalky and Lucy for safety boating.<br /> <br /> Next events, along with briefing times:<br /> * 18 June 12:30 pm – RNSA<br /> * 1 July 10 am - Commodore Jubilee Trophy<br /> <br /> Watch this space: we’re looking to add additional events to the calendar this summer, including beginner-focused dinghy races and cruises. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person and approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for these events will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you’re interested in taking part in any capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner). Further details to follow. First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The next rowing outing will be on June 18th. Members interested in rowing should contact bookrowing@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk with a note of previous rowing experience, to help putting together crews suited to available boats and tides. Members interested in rowing for the first time should contact Preeda on to have your FAQs answered.<br /> <br /> Following a very successful Cox training session earlier in the year, Paul Clarke will be running another training session on Saturday 10th June. This will be a late afternoon/early evening trip up Bow Creek where everyone will get a turn at coxing under expert supervision. If you’ve ever considered taking charge of a rowing boat, or just wondered why the cox shouts those mysterious orders, this is your chance to find out. Interested members should email Paul by 8pm Thursday 8th June.<br /> <br /> Greenwich Yacht Club will be entering a cutter for this year’s Great River Race, otherwise known as the river marathon, on Saturday September 16th. If you’re interested in trying out for the crew, contact Shane on to find out more and get your name on the shortlist. It’s 21.6 miles from Millwall to Richmond (with the tide) so taking part is physically demanding but not ridiculous, great fun and very satisfying. Photo in the gallery shows last year’s crew passing Westminster.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> The Youngster’s Powerboat L/1 was a great success with 3 boys in Safety 2 and 3 girls in Safety 1 doing manoeuvres in turn and then taking a speedy trip to Deptford creek (within PLA limits of course!). If you have any relations between the ages of 12- 16 yrs who would enjoy a day’s Powerboat course we may be able to run another in the school holidays.<br /> <br /> Congratulations to these members who passed their VHF/SRC exam on 4th June:<br /> <br /> Omar, Jacek, Paul W, Paul C<br /> <br /> The ‘taster’ afternoon on 17th June has room for two more participants. Learn how to rig, launch and sail a dinghy and sail the keelboat. 1300-1630.<br /> <br /> There are 6 places for the Dinghy L/2 weekend course which will run on 22nd/23rd July.<br /> If you passed your Dinghy L/1 last year and have been crewing regularly, you are ready for this next stage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th''' is generating interest but hopefully artistic members and equally creative family and associates will come along<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 4th July''' is US Independence Day, so there will be a short table-top quiz on things American<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July''', there is a Village Summer Fete on the Green the other side of the Ecology Park. Strong-armed sailors needed to pull dinghy and trailer into place and set up and staff stall for the day - so it can be rowers and cruiser crew as the aim is to generate community spirit and attract new members<br /> <br /> '''Sports Day, Yard, date TBA''' - Plenty of ideas coming forward but volunteers are essential to organise events and muster entrants. Events suggested - Obstacle Race (to be organised by Chris F), GYC Strongest Person, Tug-o-War, Bale-Out, Trolley Race...The idea is to have four teams - Rowers, Dinghy Sailors, Cruiser Crew and Miscellaneous (made up from visitors and associates)<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - <br /> Autumn Equinox Jazz and Jam Session; 8pm Thursday 21st September. Again in need of volunteer this time, musicians - one jazz pianist so far and potential rock session players coming along...<br /> <br /> '''Open House, September 9th/10th''' - Put date into diary and look out for further announcements.<br /> <br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> <br /> PLA’s Environment and Recreation Team has accepted an invite from GYC to present PLA’s Thames Vision 2050. The Assistant Harbourmasters at PLA in charge of recreation and sports will be joining the environment team so members are welcome to meet them to discuss matters related to environmental and recreational activities on the Thames.<br /> <br /> '''Date: ''' 11th July 7pm Tuesday<br /> '''Venue:''' GYC Clubhouse<br /> <br /> Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park Visit and INatural App Introduction<br /> Our Neighbours will be visiting GYC to introduce their environmental vision and campaigns and have a discussion with GYC about potential collaboration. Terry Paterson will introduce National Geographic’s iNatural App to members who are passionate about nature and the environment and contribute to the Global BioDiversity Information Facility and Natural Science.<br /> <br /> '''Date:''' 20th June Tuesday 7pm<br /> '''Venue:''' GYC Clubhouse<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=June_7th_2023&diff=1034 2023-06-14T10:11:34Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== June 7th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> '''Summer Trident''' is out - another great edition that deserves loud applause for Annie the Trident Wrangler. Thank you to everyone who contributed - we know from a survey last summer that Trident is highly valued by members. Click on the picture to read the electronic version - and collect your hard copy from the clubhouse. <br /> <br /> The changes to club finances discussed last week are now well underway - nearly all members who are on monthly recurring invoices should see their June invoice clear from their account this week. We are now live with the new accounts package and attention is turning to the backlog of unpaid invoices!<br /> <br /> As the East Coast Cruiser draws closer, join the WhatsApp Group group to get involved. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, the cruisers raced in the summer series and an open race. Some stayed for the BBQ at Thurrock YC, two of their boats joined our race. Thank you to Jim who manned the race hut and Chalky White for running sailors to and from the trots.<br /> <br /> Not all boats sailed the course or demonstrated best seamanship. It is unsportsmanlike and doesn't go down well with other competitors. No protests were received.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Oven’s Buoy Race (summer series race 3)'''<br /> Sunday, 11th June, briefing 0700; start 0830<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''RNSA Trophy (summer series race 4)'''<br /> Sunday, 18th June, briefing 1230, start 1400<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> On Sunday we had the Courage Shield dinghy race. Results:<br /> * Maurice and Sam<br /> * Toby and Michael<br /> * Joy, Jon and Debbie<br /> * DSQ: Mike T and Louisa<br /> Thanks to RO Ed, and Matt, Ava, Chalky and Lucy for safety boating.<br /> <br /> Next events, along with briefing times:<br /> * 18 June 12:30 pm – RNSA<br /> * 1 July 10 am - Commodore Jubilee Trophy<br /> <br /> Watch this space: we’re looking to add additional events to the calendar this summer, including beginner-focused dinghy races and cruises. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person and approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for these events will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you’re interested in taking part in any capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner). Further details to follow. First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The next rowing outing will be on June 18th. Members interested in rowing should contact bookrowing@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk with a note of previous rowing experience, to help putting together crews suited to available boats and tides. Members interested in rowing for the first time should contact Preeda on to have your FAQs answered.<br /> <br /> Following a very successful Cox training session earlier in the year, Paul Clarke will be running another training session on Saturday 10th June. This will be a late afternoon/early evening trip up Bow Creek where everyone will get a turn at coxing under expert supervision. If you’ve ever considered taking charge of a rowing boat, or just wondered why the cox shouts those mysterious orders, this is your chance to find out. Interested members should email Paul by 8pm Thursday 8th June.<br /> <br /> Greenwich Yacht Club will be entering a cutter for this year’s Great River Race, otherwise known as the river marathon, on Saturday September 16th. If you’re interested in trying out for the crew, contact Shane on to find out more and get your name on the shortlist. It’s 21.6 miles from Millwall to Richmond (with the tide) so taking part is physically demanding but not ridiculous, great fun and very satisfying. Photo in the gallery shows last year’s crew passing Westminster.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> The Youngster’s Powerboat L/1 was a great success with 3 boys in Safety 2 and 3 girls in Safety 1 doing manoeuvres in turn and then taking a speedy trip to Deptford creek (within PLA limits of course!). If you have any relations between the ages of 12- 16 yrs who would enjoy a day’s Powerboat course we may be able to run another in the school holidays.<br /> <br /> Congratulations to these members who passed their VHF/SRC exam on 4th June:<br /> <br /> Omar, Jacek, Paul W, Paul C<br /> <br /> The ‘taster’ afternoon on 17th June has room for two more participants. Learn how to rig, launch and sail a dinghy and sail the keelboat. 1300-1630.<br /> <br /> There are 6 places for the Dinghy L/2 weekend course which will run on 22nd/23rd July.<br /> If you passed your Dinghy L/1 last year and have been crewing regularly, you are ready for this next stage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th''' is generating interest but hopefully artistic members and equally creative family and associates will come along<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 4th July''' is US Independence Day, so there will be a short table-top quiz on things American<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July''', there is a Village Summer Fete on the Green the other side of the Ecology Park. Strong-armed sailors needed to pull dinghy and trailer into place and set up and staff stall for the day - so it can be rowers and cruiser crew as the aim is to generate community spirit and attract new members<br /> <br /> '''Sports Day, Yard, date TBA''' - Plenty of ideas coming forward but volunteers are essential to organise events and muster entrants. Events suggested - Obstacle Race (to be organised by Chris F), GYC Strongest Person, Tug-o-War, Bale-Out, Trolley Race...The idea is to have four teams - Rowers, Dinghy Sailors, Cruiser Crew and Miscellaneous (made up from visitors and associates)<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - <br /> Autumn Equinox Jazz and Jam Session; 8pm Thursday 21st September. Again in need of volunteer this time, musicians - one jazz pianist so far and potential rock session players coming along...<br /> <br /> '''Open House, September 9th/10th''' - Put date into diary and look out for further announcements.<br /> <br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> <br /> PLA’s Environment and Recreation Team has accepted an invite from GYC to present PLA’s Thames Vision 2050. The Assistant Harbourmasters at PLA in charge of recreation and sports will be joining the environment team so members are welcome to meet them to discuss matters related to environmental and recreational activities on the Thames.<br /> <br /> '''Date: ''' 11th July 7pm Tuesday<br /> '''Venue:''' GYC Clubhouse<br /> <br /> Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park Visit and INatural App Introduction<br /> Our Neighbours will be visiting GYC to introduce their environmental vision and campaigns and have a discussion with GYC about potential collaboration. Terry Paterson will introduce National Geographic’s iNatural App to members who are passionate about nature and the environment and contribute to the Global BioDiversity Information Facility and Natural Science.<br /> <br /> '''Date:''' 20th June Tuesday 7pm<br /> '''Venue:''' GYC Clubhouse<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=June_7th_2023&diff=1033 2023-06-14T10:11:05Z

<p>Paulbrown: Created page with &quot;== June 7th Updates == ==== General Updates: ==== '''Summer Trident''' is out - another great edition that deserves loud applause for Annie the Trident Wrangler. Thank...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>== June 7th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> '''Summer Trident''' is out - another great edition that deserves loud applause for Annie the Trident Wrangler. Thank you to everyone who contributed - we know from a survey last summer that Trident is highly valued by members. Click on the picture to read the electronic version - and collect your hard copy from the clubhouse. <br /> <br /> The changes to club finances discussed last week are now well underway - nearly all members who are on monthly recurring invoices should see their June invoice clear from their account this week. We are now live with the new accounts package and attention is turning to the backlog of unpaid invoices!<br /> <br /> As the East Coast Cruiser draws closer, join the WhatsApp Group group to get involved. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, the cruisers raced in the summer series and an open race. Some stayed for the BBQ at Thurrock YC, two of their boats joined our race. Thank you to Jim who manned the race hut and Chalky White for running sailors to and from the trots.<br /> <br /> Not all boats sailed the course or demonstrated best seamanship. It is unsportsmanlike and doesn't go down well with other competitors. No protests were received.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Oven’s Buoy Race (summer series race 3)'''<br /> Sunday, 11th June, briefing 0700; start 0830<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''RNSA Trophy (summer series race 4)'''<br /> Sunday, 18th June, briefing 1230, start 1400<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> On Sunday we had the Courage Shield dinghy race. Results:<br /> * Maurice and Sam<br /> * Toby and Michael<br /> * Joy, Jon and Debbie<br /> * DSQ: Mike T and Louisa<br /> Thanks to RO Ed, and Matt, Ava, Chalky and Lucy for safety boating.<br /> <br /> Next events, along with briefing times:<br /> * 18 June 12:30 pm – RNSA<br /> * 1 July 10 am - Commodore Jubilee Trophy<br /> <br /> Watch this space: we’re looking to add additional events to the calendar this summer, including beginner-focused dinghy races and cruises. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person and approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for these events will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you’re interested in taking part in any capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner). Further details to follow. First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The next rowing outing will be on June 18th. Members interested in rowing should contact bookrowing@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk with a note of previous rowing experience, to help putting together crews suited to available boats and tides. Members interested in rowing for the first time should contact Preeda on to have your FAQs answered.<br /> <br /> Following a very successful Cox training session earlier in the year, Paul Clarke will be running another training session on Saturday 10th June. This will be a late afternoon/early evening trip up Bow Creek where everyone will get a turn at coxing under expert supervision. If you’ve ever considered taking charge of a rowing boat, or just wondered why the cox shouts those mysterious orders, this is your chance to find out. Interested members should email Paul by 8pm Thursday 8th June.<br /> <br /> Greenwich Yacht Club will be entering a cutter for this year’s Great River Race, otherwise known as the river marathon, on Saturday September 16th. If you’re interested in trying out for the crew, contact Shane on to find out more and get your name on the shortlist. It’s 21.6 miles from Millwall to Richmond (with the tide) so taking part is physically demanding but not ridiculous, great fun and very satisfying. Photo in the gallery shows last year’s crew passing Westminster.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> The Youngster’s Powerboat L/1 was a great success with 3 boys in Safety 2 and 3 girls in Safety 1 doing manoeuvres in turn and then taking a speedy trip to Deptford creek (within PLA limits of course!). If you have any relations between the ages of 12- 16 yrs who would enjoy a day’s Powerboat course we may be able to run another in the school holidays.<br /> <br /> Congratulations to these members who passed their VHF/SRC exam on 4th June:<br /> <br /> Omar, Jacek, Paul W, Paul C<br /> <br /> The ‘taster’ afternoon on 17th June has room for two more participants. Learn how to rig, launch and sail a dinghy and sail the keelboat. 1300-1630.<br /> <br /> There are 6 places for the Dinghy L/2 weekend course which will run on 22nd/23rd July.<br /> If you passed your Dinghy L/1 last year and have been crewing regularly, you are ready for this next stage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th''' is generating interest but hopefully artistic members and equally creative family and associates will come along<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 4th July''' is US Independence Day, so there will be a short table-top quiz on things American<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July''', there is a Village Summer Fete on the Green the other side of the Ecology Park. Strong-armed sailors needed to pull dinghy and trailer into place and set up and staff stall for the day - so it can be rowers and cruiser crew as the aim is to generate community spirit and attract new members<br /> <br /> '''Sports Day, Yard, date TBA''' - Plenty of ideas coming forward but volunteers are essential to organise events and muster entrants. Events suggested - Obstacle Race (to be organised by Chris F), GYC Strongest Person, Tug-o-War, Bale-Out, Trolley Race...The idea is to have four teams - Rowers, Dinghy Sailors, Cruiser Crew and Miscellaneous (made up from visitors and associates)<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - <br /> Autumn Equinox Jazz and Jam Session; 8pm Thursday 21st September. Again in need of volunteer this time, musicians - one jazz pianist so far and potential rock session players coming along...<br /> <br /> '''Open House, September 9th/10th''' - Put date into diary and look out for further announcements.<br /> <br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> <br /> PLA’s Environment and Recreation Team has accepted an invite from GYC to present PLA’s Thames Vision 2050. The Assistant Harbourmasters at PLA in charge of recreation and sports will be joining the environment team so members are welcome to meet them to discuss matters related to environmental and recreational activities on the Thames.<br /> <br /> '''Date: ''' 11th July 7pm Tuesday<br /> '''Venue:''' GYC Clubhouse<br /> <br /> Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park Visit and INatural App Introduction<br /> Our Neighbours will be visiting GYC to introduce their environmental vision and campaigns and have a discussion with GYC about potential collaboration. Terry Paterson will introduce National Geographic’s iNatural App to members who are passionate about nature and the environment and contribute to the Global BioDiversity Information Facility and Natural Science.<br /> <br /> '''Date:''' 20th June Tuesday 7pm<br /> '''Venue:''' GYC Clubhouse<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Yard and Harbour: ====<br /> <br /> '''Volunteer(s) required''' to paint some of the exterior of the shipping containers.<br /> <br /> The '''mezzanine''' contains a number of unlabelled items, including off white seating from a motor boat and numerous cushions. The Label it or Lose it team will be unleashed on the mezzanine in mid-June. If you have left any items in this area please check to ensure that they are labelled. If not, they will soon be gone. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Updates&diff=1032 2023-06-14T09:59:30Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>===Updates!===<br /> <br /> <br /> [[June 14th 2023]]<br /> <br /> [[June 7th 2023]]<br /> <br /> [[May 31st 2023]]<br /> <br /> [[May 25th 2023]]<br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> <br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_31st_2023&diff=1031 2023-06-05T10:37:33Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 31st Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> '''Notable cruises:''' Martin and Kevin are making good progress in their round Britain sail and are now in Dublin. <br /> <br /> '''Friday''' was '''Big Crane Day''' - with a hired crane lifting masts and other things around the yard. Notably, Tahira, the cat of sadly deceased member Roy was lifted back into the water. Although it did not look exactly smart, this boat was well loved and cared for - and we could not be more pleased that she floats again and did not need to be scrapped. Huge thanks to the yard team who worked a long hard day and achieved wonders. <br /> <br /> The management of the clubs finances is a huge challenge and the workload exceeds what can reasonably be expected of volunteers. Late last year, our Treasurer, Paul concluded that he could not cope with the workload and wished to hang up his calculator in the first half of 2023. Since then we have been working on a new approach, which includes:<br /> <br /> * Employ Brenda as (freelance) bookkeeper to keep on top of the day to day work.<br /> * Move to a new accounts system (Xero instead of Kashflow).<br /> * Appoint a new Treasurer, at some point.<br /> * Launch a new online member’s portal. In time this will link to the accounts system and allow some automation.<br /> <br /> A special announcement provides more information on renewing direct debit mandates for those of you on monthly invoicing - and our efforts to chase unpaid invoices. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, the cruisers raced in the summer series and an open race. Some stayed for the BBQ at Thurrock YC, two of their boats joined our race. Thank you to Jim who manned the race hut and Chalky White for running sailors to and from the trots.<br /> <br /> Not all boats sailed the course or demonstrated best seamanship. It is unsportsmanlike and doesn't go down well with other competitors. No protests were received.<br /> <br /> '''Duke of York Challenge (open race)'''<br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Keelboat<br /> # Blue Moon<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Cataleya<br /> # Midas Touch<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> '''Westerly Challenge (summer series race 2)'''<br /> <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Oven’s Buoy Race (summer series race 3)'''<br /> Sunday, 11th June, briefing 0700; start 0830<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''RNSA Trophy (summer series race 4)'''<br /> Sunday, 18th June, briefing 1230, start 1400<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> This '''Sunday, 4 June,''' we have the Courage Shield dinghy race. Approved helms should book online.<br /> <br /> '''Volunteers needed:''' for the above dinghy race, we’re in need of a race officer, two safety crew and an approved helm to take out new club members in the club Stratos. Let Toby know if you can help.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Next events, along with briefing times: &lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''18th June 12:30 pm – RNSA'''<br /> <br /> '''1st July 10 am - Commodore Jubilee Trophy'''<br /> <br /> '''Watch this space:''' we’re looking to add additional events to the calendar this summer, including beginner-focussed dinghy races and cruises. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person and approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for these events will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you’re interested in taking part in any capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner) and if you can make the first of these which could be on 10 June. Further details to follow. First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on '''21st May''' was a lovely row to Erith. We had two full cutters Cito coxed by Paul with support from trainee cox McDevitt; and Buccanneer coxed by Jack. That's 16 folks in total, 6 of them were guest rowers. One of our guest rowers was a very experienced rowers from a rowing club in San Francisco - it was an absolute pleasure having rowers from around the world row with us. The seals came to check us out on our return journey which was amazing, unfortunately we did not have any mackerel to give them.<br /> <br /> The next dates for the diary are as follows some :<br /> * Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> * Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> * Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> * Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> * Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter Waugh. <br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above please email.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> <br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> <br /> 1 place remaining<br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> <br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> <br /> No of Places: Six (5 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> <br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> <br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> <br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> <br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> <br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> <br /> No of places: 10 (8 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th''' is attracting a lot of attention - but, members, do remember as an artist, there's lot to capture around the club for you and any creative acquaintances.<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 4th July''' is US Independence Day, so there will be a short table-top quiz on things American<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July''', there is a Village Summer Fete on the Green the other side of the Ecology Park. Some volunteers needed to position a dinghy and trailer and others required to staff the event - wearing GYC and sailing kit - to promote membership and support the local community.<br /> <br /> ''''Jeux sans Frontieres'''' - date to be arranged but volunteers are needed to champion and organise activities and participants. These are to take place around the yard. Here are examples: - 'Bale-Out' (individuals to compete to use balers/buckets to empty a water-filled vessel); Trolley Race (pairs to obtain any type of conveyance to do circuits around the yard - changing over at the halfway stage); Life-saving Obstacle Race (Individuals to complete a length of the yard, donning life-jackets, picking up a life belt and a fender before crossing the line)...<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - with acclaimed pianist, professional rock session musicians but, most importantly, any club members who sing or play an instrument.<br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> The Sustainability and environment team has arranged for the disposal of old paints, waste oil, anti-foul waste, marine batteries, anti-freeze and other hazardous waste. If you have any of these materials ON CLUB PREMISES please contact Michael or the yard team. <br /> <br /> On '''Tuesday the 20th June at 1900''', our neighbor Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park and Terry will be presenting their environmental vision and also introducing the iNaturalist app created by The National Geographic. Please extend this invitation to your friends who are passionate about nature conservation and the environment. <br /> <br /> Environmentally minded members are welcomed to join the GYC Environmental Sustainability Chat Group to share their ideas, rally activism and discuss environmental matters that concerns the club via this link. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Yard and Harbour: ====<br /> <br /> '''Volunteer(s) required''' to paint some of the exterior of the shipping containers.<br /> <br /> The '''mezzanine''' contains a number of unlabelled items, including off white seating from a motor boat and numerous cushions. The Label it or Lose it team will be unleashed on the mezzanine in mid-June. If you have left any items in this area please check to ensure that they are labelled. If not, they will soon be gone. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> '''Website Procurement''' - we intend to replace the club website but need some help to oversee the procurement process. The volunteer should have relevant professional experience.<br /> <br /> '''LED Lighting Wrangler''' - this is a one off piece of work to help identify best lighting strategy for the workshop to replace the sodium lights with LED's. Some work has been done, but we need someone (with appropriate pre-existing skills) to get into the detail, talk to the various stakeholders in the club, research products and agree procurement strategy with Michael, Norman and the Commodore. There is a window of opportunity as the shed will shortly be vacated by Njord.<br /> <br /> ==== Gallery: ====<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:20230531-1.jpg|<br /> File:20230531-2.jpg|<br /> File:20230531-3.jpg|<br /> File:20230531-4.jpg|<br /> File:20230531-5.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_31st_2023&diff=1030 2023-06-01T14:15:34Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 31st Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> '''Notable cruises:''' Martin Goodrich and Kevin Wheelen are making good progress in their round Britain sail and are now in Dublin. <br /> <br /> '''Friday''' was '''Big Crane Day''' - with a hired crane lifting masts and other things around the yard. Notably, Tahira, the cat of sadly deceased member Roy Meynell was lifted back into the water. Although it did not look exactly smart, this boat was well loved and cared for - and we could not be more pleased that she floats again and did not need to be scrapped. Huge thanks to the yard team who worked a long hard day and achieved wonders. <br /> <br /> The management of the clubs finances is a huge challenge and the workload exceeds what can reasonably be expected of volunteers. Late last year, our Treasurer, Paul concluded that he could not cope with the workload and wished to hang up his calculator in the first half of 2023. Since then we have been working on a new approach, which includes:<br /> <br /> * Employ Brenda Miskin as (freelance) bookkeeper to keep on top of the day to day work.<br /> * Move to a new accounts system (Xero instead of Kashflow).<br /> * Appoint a new Treasure, at some point.<br /> * Launch a new online member’s portal. In time this will link to the accounts system and allow some automation.<br /> <br /> A special announcement provides more information on renewing direct debit mandates for those of you on monthly invoicing - and our efforts to chase unpaid invoices. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, the cruisers raced in the summer series and an open race. Some stayed for the BBQ at Thurrock YC, two of their boats joined our race. Thank you to Jim Four who manned the race hut and Chalky White for running sailors to and from the trots.<br /> <br /> Not all boats sailed the course or demonstrated best seamanship. It is unsportsmanlike and doesn't go down well with other competitors. No protests were received.<br /> <br /> '''Duke of York Challenge (open race)'''<br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Keelboat<br /> # Blue Moon<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Cataleya<br /> # Midas Touch<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> '''Westerly Challenge (summer series race 2)'''<br /> <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Oven’s Buoy Race (summer series race 3)'''<br /> Sunday, 11th June, briefing 0700; start 0830<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''RNSA Trophy (summer series race 4)'''<br /> Sunday, 18th June, briefing 1230, start 1400<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> This '''Sunday, 4 June,''' we have the Courage Shield dinghy race. Approved helms should book online.<br /> <br /> '''Volunteers needed:''' for the above dinghy race, we’re in need of a race officer, two safety crew and an approved helm to take out new club members in the club Stratos. Let Toby know if you can help.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Next events, along with briefing times: &lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''18th June 12:30 pm – RNSA'''<br /> <br /> '''1st July 10 am - Commodore Jubilee Trophy'''<br /> <br /> '''Watch this space:''' we’re looking to add additional events to the calendar this summer, including beginner-focussed dinghy races and cruises. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person and approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for these events will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you’re interested in taking part in any capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner) and if you can make the first of these which could be on 10 June. Further details to follow. First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on '''21st May''' was a lovely row to Erith. We had two full cutters Cito coxed by Paul with support from trainee cox McDevitt; and Buccanneer coxed by Jack. That's 16 folks in total, 6 of them were guest rowers. One of our guest rowers was a very experienced rowers from a rowing club in San Francisco - it was an absolute pleasure having rowers from around the world row with us. The seals came to check us out on our return journey which was amazing, unfortunately we did not have any mackerel to give them.<br /> <br /> The next dates for the diary are as follows some :<br /> * Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> * Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> * Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> * Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> * Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter Waugh. <br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above please email.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> <br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> <br /> 1 place remaining<br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> <br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> <br /> No of Places: Six (5 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> <br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> <br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> <br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> <br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> <br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> <br /> No of places: 10 (8 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th''' is attracting a lot of attention - but, members, do remember as an artist, there's lot to capture around the club for you and any creative acquaintances.<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 4th July''' is US Independence Day, so there will be a short table-top quiz on things American<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July''', there is a Village Summer Fete on the Green the other side of the Ecology Park. Some volunteers needed to position a dinghy and trailer and others required to staff the event - wearing GYC and sailing kit - to promote membership and support the local community.<br /> <br /> ''''Jeux sans Frontieres'''' - date to be arranged but volunteers are needed to champion and organise activities and participants. These are to take place around the yard. Here are examples: - 'Bale-Out' (individuals to compete to use balers/buckets to empty a water-filled vessel); Trolley Race (pairs to obtain any type of conveyance to do circuits around the yard - changing over at the halfway stage); Life-saving Obstacle Race (Individuals to complete a length of the yard, donning life-jackets, picking up a life belt and a fender before crossing the line)...<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - with acclaimed pianist, professional rock session musicians but, most importantly, any club members who sing or play an instrument.<br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> The Sustainability and environment team has arranged for the disposal of old paints, waste oil, anti-foul waste, marine batteries, anti-freeze and other hazardous waste. If you have any of these materials ON CLUB PREMISES please contact Michael Teo or the yard team. <br /> <br /> On '''Tuesday the 20th June at 1900''', our neighbor Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park and Terry Paterson will be presenting their environmental vision and also introducing the iNaturalist app created by The National Geographic. Please extend this invitation to your friends who are passionate about nature conservation and the environment. <br /> <br /> Environmentally minded members are welcomed to join the GYC Environmental Sustainability Chat Group to share their ideas, rally activism and discuss environmental matters that concerns the club via this link. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Yard and Harbour: ====<br /> <br /> '''Volunteer(s) required''' to paint some of the exterior of the shipping containers.<br /> <br /> The '''mezzanine''' contains a number of unlabelled items, including off white seating from a motor boat and numerous cushions. The Label it or Lose it team will be unleashed on the mezzanine in mid-June. If you have left any items in this area please check to ensure that they are labelled. If not, they will soon be gone. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> '''Website Procurement''' - we intend to replace the club website but need some help to oversee the procurement process. The volunteer should have relevant professional experience.<br /> <br /> '''LED Lighting Wrangler''' - this is a one off piece of work to help identify best lighting strategy for the workshop to replace the sodium lights with LED's. Some work has been done, but we need someone (with appropriate pre-existing skills) to get into the detail, talk to the various stakeholders in the club, research products and agree procurement strategy with Michael, Norman and the Commodore. There is a window of opportunity as the shed will shortly be vacated by Njord.<br /> <br /> ==== Gallery: ====<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:20230531-1.jpg|<br /> File:20230531-2.jpg|<br /> File:20230531-3.jpg|<br /> File:20230531-4.jpg|<br /> File:20230531-5.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

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Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_31st_2023&diff=1024 2023-06-01T13:25:38Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 31st Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> '''Notable cruises:''' Martin Goodrich and Kevin Wheelen are making good progress in their round Britain sail and are now in Dublin. <br /> <br /> '''Friday''' was '''Big Crane Day''' - with a hired crane lifting masts and other things around the yard. Notably, Tahira, the cat of sadly deceased member Roy Meynell was lifted back into the water. Although it did not look exactly smart, this boat was well loved and cared for - and we could not be more pleased that she floats again and did not need to be scrapped. Huge thanks to the yard team who worked a long hard day and achieved wonders. <br /> <br /> The management of the clubs finances is a huge challenge and the workload exceeds what can reasonably be expected of volunteers. Late last year, our Treasurer, Paul concluded that he could not cope with the workload and wished to hang up his calculator in the first half of 2023. Since then we have been working on a new approach, which includes:<br /> <br /> * Employ Brenda Miskin as (freelance) bookkeeper to keep on top of the day to day work.<br /> * Move to a new accounts system (Xero instead of Kashflow).<br /> * Appoint a new Treasure, at some point.<br /> * Launch a new online member’s portal. In time this will link to the accounts system and allow some automation.<br /> <br /> A special announcement provides more information on renewing direct debit mandates for those of you on monthly invoicing - and our efforts to chase unpaid invoices. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, the cruisers raced in the summer series and an open race. Some stayed for the BBQ at Thurrock YC, two of their boats joined our race. Thank you to Jim Four who manned the race hut and Chalky White for running sailors to and from the trots.<br /> <br /> Not all boats sailed the course or demonstrated best seamanship. It is unsportsmanlike and doesn't go down well with other competitors. No protests were received.<br /> <br /> '''Duke of York Challenge (open race)'''<br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Keelboat<br /> # Blue Moon<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Cataleya<br /> # Midas Touch<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> '''Westerly Challenge (summer series race 2)'''<br /> <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Oven’s Buoy Race (summer series race 3)'''<br /> Sunday, 11th June, briefing 0700; start 0830<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''RNSA Trophy (summer series race 4)'''<br /> Sunday, 18th June, briefing 1230, start 1400<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> This '''Sunday, 4 June,''' we have the Courage Shield dinghy race. Approved helms should book online.<br /> <br /> '''Volunteers needed:''' for the above dinghy race, we’re in need of a race officer, two safety crew and an approved helm to take out new club members in the club Stratos. Let Toby know if you can help.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Next events, along with briefing times: &lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''18th June 12:30 pm – RNSA'''<br /> <br /> '''1st July 10 am - Commodore Jubilee Trophy'''<br /> <br /> '''Watch this space:''' we’re looking to add additional events to the calendar this summer, including beginner-focussed dinghy races and cruises. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person and approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for these events will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you’re interested in taking part in any capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner) and if you can make the first of these which could be on 10 June. Further details to follow. First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on '''21st May''' was a lovely row to Erith. We had two full cutters Cito coxed by Paul with support from trainee cox McDevitt; and Buccanneer coxed by Jack. That's 16 folks in total, 6 of them were guest rowers. One of our guest rowers was a very experienced rowers from a rowing club in San Francisco - it was an absolute pleasure having rowers from around the world row with us. The seals came to check us out on our return journey which was amazing, unfortunately we did not have any mackerel to give them.<br /> <br /> The next dates for the diary are as follows some :<br /> * Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> * Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> * Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> * Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> * Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter Waugh. <br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above please email.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> <br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> <br /> 1 place remaining<br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> <br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> <br /> No of Places: Six (5 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> <br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> <br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> <br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> <br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> <br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> <br /> No of places: 10 (8 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th''' is attracting a lot of attention - but, members, do remember as an artist, there's lot to capture around the club for you and any creative acquaintances.<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 4th July''' is US Independence Day, so there will be a short table-top quiz on things American<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July''', there is a Village Summer Fete on the Green the other side of the Ecology Park. Some volunteers needed to position a dinghy and trailer and others required to staff the event - wearing GYC and sailing kit - to promote membership and support the local community.<br /> <br /> ''''Jeux sans Frontieres'''' - date to be arranged but volunteers are needed to champion and organise activities and participants. These are to take place around the yard. Here are examples: - 'Bale-Out' (individuals to compete to use balers/buckets to empty a water-filled vessel); Trolley Race (pairs to obtain any type of conveyance to do circuits around the yard - changing over at the halfway stage); Life-saving Obstacle Race (Individuals to complete a length of the yard, donning life-jackets, picking up a life belt and a fender before crossing the line)...<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - with acclaimed pianist, professional rock session musicians but, most importantly, any club members who sing or play an instrument.<br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> The Sustainability and environment team has arranged for the disposal of old paints, waste oil, anti-foul waste, marine batteries, anti-freeze and other hazardous waste. If you have any of these materials ON CLUB PREMISES please contact Michael Teo or the yard team. <br /> <br /> On '''Tuesday the 20th June at 1900''', our neighbor Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park and Terry Paterson will be presenting their environmental vision and also introducing the iNaturalist app created by The National Geographic. Please extend this invitation to your friends who are passionate about nature conservation and the environment. <br /> <br /> Environmentally minded members are welcomed to join the GYC Environmental Sustainability Chat Group to share their ideas, rally activism and discuss environmental matters that concerns the club via this link. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Yard and Harbour: ====<br /> <br /> '''Volunteer(s) required''' to paint some of the exterior of the shipping containers.<br /> <br /> The '''mezzanine''' contains a number of unlabelled items, including off white seating from a motor boat and numerous cushions. The Label it or Lose it team will be unleashed on the mezzanine in mid-June. If you have left any items in this area please check to ensure that they are labelled. If not, they will soon be gone. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> '''Website Procurement''' - we intend to replace the club website but need some help to oversee the procurement process. The volunteer should have relevant professional experience.<br /> <br /> '''LED Lighting Wrangler''' - this is a one off piece of work to help identify best lighting strategy for the workshop to replace the sodium lights with LED's. Some work has been done, but we need someone (with appropriate pre-existing skills) to get into the detail, talk to the various stakeholders in the club, research products and agree procurement strategy with Michael, Norman and the Commodore. There is a window of opportunity as the shed will shortly be vacated by Njord.<br /> <br /> ==== Gallery: ====<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:20230525-1.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-2.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-3.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-4.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-5.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_31st_2023&diff=1023 2023-06-01T13:25:03Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 31st Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> '''Notable cruises:''' Martin Goodrich and Kevin Wheelen are making good progress in their round Britain sail and are now in Dublin. <br /> <br /> '''Friday''' was '''Big Crane Day''' - with a hired crane lifting masts and other things around the yard. Notably, Tahira, the cat of sadly deceased member Roy Meynell was lifted back into the water. Although it did not look exactly smart, this boat was well loved and cared for - and we could not be more pleased that she floats again and did not need to be scrapped. Huge thanks to the yard team who worked a long hard day and achieved wonders. <br /> <br /> The management of the clubs finances is a huge challenge and the workload exceeds what can reasonably be expected of volunteers. Late last year, our Treasurer, Paul concluded that he could not cope with the workload and wished to hang up his calculator in the first half of 2023. Since then we have been working on a new approach, which includes:<br /> <br /> * Employ Brenda Miskin as (freelance) bookkeeper to keep on top of the day to day work.<br /> * Move to a new accounts system (Xero instead of Kashflow).<br /> * Appoint a new Treasure, at some point.<br /> * Launch a new online member’s portal. In time this will link to the accounts system and allow some automation.<br /> <br /> A special announcement provides more information on renewing direct debit mandates for those of you on monthly invoicing - and our efforts to chase unpaid invoices. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, the cruisers raced in the summer series and an open race. Some stayed for the BBQ at Thurrock YC, two of their boats joined our race. Thank you to Jim Four who manned the race hut and Chalky White for running sailors to and from the trots.<br /> <br /> Not all boats sailed the course or demonstrated best seamanship. It is unsportsmanlike and doesn't go down well with other competitors. No protests were received.<br /> <br /> '''Duke of York Challenge (open race)'''<br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Keelboat<br /> # Blue Moon<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Cataleya<br /> # Midas Touch<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> '''Westerly Challenge (summer series race 2)'''<br /> <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Coming up:&lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Oven’s Buoy Race (summer series race 3)'''<br /> Sunday, 11th June, briefing 0700; start 0830<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''RNSA Trophy (summer series race 4)'''<br /> Sunday, 18th June, briefing 1230, start 1400<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> This '''Sunday, 4 June,''' we have the Courage Shield dinghy race. Approved helms should book online.<br /> <br /> '''Volunteers needed:''' for the above dinghy race, we’re in need of a race officer, two safety crew and an approved helm to take out new club members in the club Stratos. Let Toby know if you can help.<br /> <br /> &lt;u&gt;Next events, along with briefing times: &lt;/u&gt;<br /> <br /> '''18th June 12:30 pm – RNSA'''<br /> <br /> '''1st July 10 am - Commodore Jubilee Trophy'''<br /> <br /> '''Watch this space:''' we’re looking to add additional events to the calendar this summer, including beginner-focussed dinghy races and cruises. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person and approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for these events will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you’re interested in taking part in any capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner) and if you can make the first of these which could be on 10 June. Further details to follow. First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on '''21st May''' was a lovely row to Erith. We had two full cutters Cito coxed by Paul with support from trainee cox McDevitt; and Buccanneer coxed by Jack. That's 16 folks in total, 6 of them were guest rowers. One of our guest rowers was a very experienced rowers from a rowing club in San Francisco - it was an absolute pleasure having rowers from around the world row with us. The seals came to check us out on our return journey which was amazing, unfortunately we did not have any mackerel to give them.<br /> <br /> The next dates for the diary are as follows some :<br /> * Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> * Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> * Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> * Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> * Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter Waugh. <br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above please email.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> <br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> <br /> 1 place remaining<br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> <br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> <br /> No of Places: Six (5 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> <br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> <br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> <br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> <br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> <br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> <br /> No of places: 10 (8 taken)<br /> <br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th''' is attracting a lot of attention - but, members, do remember as an artist, there's lot to capture around the club for you and any creative acquaintances.<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 4th July''' is US Independence Day, so there will be a short table-top quiz on things American<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July''', there is a Village Summer Fete on the Green the other side of the Ecology Park. Some volunteers needed to position a dinghy and trailer and others required to staff the event - wearing GYC and sailing kit - to promote membership and support the local community.<br /> <br /> ''''Jeux sans Frontieres'''' - date to be arranged but volunteers are needed to champion and organise activities and participants. These are to take place around the yard. Here are examples: - 'Bale-Out' (individuals to compete to use balers/buckets to empty a water-filled vessel); Trolley Race (pairs to obtain any type of conveyance to do circuits around the yard - changing over at the halfway stage); Life-saving Obstacle Race (Individuals to complete a length of the yard, donning life-jackets, picking up a life belt and a fender before crossing the line)...<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - with acclaimed pianist, professional rock session musicians but, most importantly, any club members who sing or play an instrument.<br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> The Sustainability and environment team has arranged for the disposal of old paints, waste oil, anti-foul waste, marine batteries, anti-freeze and other hazardous waste. If you have any of these materials ON CLUB PREMISES please contact Michael Teo or the yard team. <br /> <br /> On '''Tuesday the 20th June at 1900''', our neighbor Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park and Terry Paterson will be presenting their environmental vision and also introducing the iNaturalist app created by The National Geographic. Please extend this invitation to your friends who are passionate about nature conservation and the environment. <br /> <br /> Environmentally minded members are welcomed to join the GYC Environmental Sustainability Chat Group to share their ideas, rally activism and discuss environmental matters that concerns the club via this link. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Yard and Harbour: ====<br /> <br /> '''Volunteer(s) required''' to paint some of the exterior of the shipping containers.<br /> <br /> The '''mezzanine''' contains a number of unlabelled items, including off white seating from a motor boat and numerous cushions. The Label it or Lose it team will be unleashed on the mezzanine in mid-June. If you have left any items in this area please check to ensure that they are labelled. If not, they will soon be gone. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> '''Website Procurement''' - we intend to replace the club website but need some help to oversee the procurement process. The volunteer should have relevant professional experience.<br /> <br /> '''LED Lighting Wrangler''' - this is a one off piece of work to help identify best lighting strategy for the workshop to replace the sodium lights with LED's. Some work has been done, but we need someone (with appropriate pre-existing skills) to get into the detail, talk to the various stakeholders in the club, research products and agree procurement strategy with Michael, Norman and the Commodore. There is a window of opportunity as the shed will shortly be vacated by Njord.<br /> <br /> ==== Gallery: ====<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:20230525-1.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-2.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-3.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-4.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-5.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_31st_2023&diff=1022 2023-06-01T13:22:18Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 31st Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> '''Notable cruises:''' Martin Goodrich and Kevin Wheelen are making good progress in their round Britain sail and are now in Dublin. <br /> <br /> '''Friday''' was '''Big Crane Day''' - with a hired crane lifting masts and other things around the yard. Notably, Tahira, the cat of sadly deceased member Roy Meynell was lifted back into the water. Although it did not look exactly smart, this boat was well loved and cared for - and we could not be more pleased that she floats again and did not need to be scrapped. Huge thanks to the yard team who worked a long hard day and achieved wonders. <br /> <br /> The management of the clubs finances is a huge challenge and the workload exceeds what can reasonably be expected of volunteers. Late last year, our Treasurer, Paul concluded that he could not cope with the workload and wished to hang up his calculator in the first half of 2023. Since then we have been working on a new approach, which includes:<br /> <br /> * Employ Brenda Miskin as (freelance) bookkeeper to keep on top of the day to day work.<br /> * Move to a new accounts system (Xero instead of Kashflow).<br /> * Appoint a new Treasure, at some point.<br /> * Launch a new online member’s portal. In time this will link to the accounts system and allow some automation.<br /> <br /> A special announcement provides more information on renewing direct debit mandates for those of you on monthly invoicing - and our efforts to chase unpaid invoices. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, the cruisers raced in the summer series and an open race. Some stayed for the BBQ at Thurrock YC, two of their boats joined our race. Thank you to Jim Four who manned the race hut and Chalky White for running sailors to and from the trots.<br /> <br /> Not all boats sailed the course or demonstrated best seamanship. It is unsportsmanlike and doesn't go down well with other competitors. No protests were received.<br /> <br /> '''Duke of York Challenge (open race)'''<br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Keelboat<br /> # Blue Moon<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Cataleya<br /> # Midas Touch<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> '''Westerly Challenge (summer series race 2)'''<br /> <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> Coming up:<br /> <br /> '''Oven’s Buoy Race (summer series race 3)'''<br /> Sunday, 11th June, briefing 0700; start 0830<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''RNSA Trophy (summer series race 4)'''<br /> Sunday, 18th June, briefing 1230, start 1400<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> This '''Sunday, 4 June,''' we have the Courage Shield dinghy race. Approved helms should book online.<br /> <br /> '''Volunteers needed:''' for the above dinghy race, we’re in need of a race officer, two safety crew and an approved helm to take out new club members in the club Stratos. Let Toby know if you can help.<br /> <br /> Next events, along with briefing times: <br /> '''18th June 12:30 pm – RNSA'''<br /> '''1st July 10 am - Commodore Jubilee Trophy'''<br /> <br /> '''Watch this space:''' we’re looking to add additional events to the calendar this summer, including beginner-focussed dinghy races and cruises. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person and approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for these events will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you’re interested in taking part in any capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner) and if you can make the first of these which could be on 10 June. Further details to follow. First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on '''21st May''' was a lovely row to Erith. We had two full cutters Cito coxed by Paul with support from trainee cox McDevitt; and Buccanneer coxed by Jack. That's 16 folks in total, 6 of them were guest rowers. One of our guest rowers was a very experienced rowers from a rowing club in San Francisco - it was an absolute pleasure having rowers from around the world row with us. The seals came to check us out on our return journey which was amazing, unfortunately we did not have any mackerel to give them.<br /> <br /> The next dates for the diary are as follows some :<br /> * Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> * Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> * Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> * Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> * Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter Waugh. <br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above please email.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> 1 place remaining<br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> No of Places: Six (5 taken)<br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> No of places: 10 (8 taken)<br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th''' is attracting a lot of attention - but, members, do remember as an artist, there's lot to capture around the club for you and any creative acquaintances.<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 4th July''' is US Independence Day, so there will be a short table-top quiz on things American<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July''', there is a Village Summer Fete on the Green the other side of the Ecology Park. Some volunteers needed to position a dinghy and trailer and others required to staff the event - wearing GYC and sailing kit - to promote membership and support the local community.<br /> <br /> ''''Jeux sans Frontieres'''' - date to be arranged but volunteers are needed to champion and organise activities and participants. These are to take place around the yard. Here are examples: - 'Bale-Out' (individuals to compete to use balers/buckets to empty a water-filled vessel); Trolley Race (pairs to obtain any type of conveyance to do circuits around the yard - changing over at the halfway stage); Life-saving Obstacle Race (Individuals to complete a length of the yard, donning life-jackets, picking up a life belt and a fender before crossing the line)...<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - with acclaimed pianist, professional rock session musicians but, most importantly, any club members who sing or play an instrument.<br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> The Sustainability and environment team has arranged for the disposal of old paints, waste oil, anti-foul waste, marine batteries, anti-freeze and other hazardous waste. If you have any of these materials ON CLUB PREMISES please contact Michael Teo or the yard team. <br /> <br /> On '''Tuesday the 20th June at 1900''', our neighbor Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park and Terry Paterson will be presenting their environmental vision and also introducing the iNaturalist app created by The National Geographic. Please extend this invitation to your friends who are passionate about nature conservation and the environment. <br /> <br /> Environmentally minded members are welcomed to join the GYC Environmental Sustainability Chat Group to share their ideas, rally activism and discuss environmental matters that concerns the club via this link. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Yard and Harbour: ====<br /> <br /> '''Volunteer(s) required''' to paint some of the exterior of the shipping containers.<br /> <br /> The '''mezzanine''' contains a number of unlabelled items, including off white seating from a motor boat and numerous cushions. The Label it or Lose it team will be unleashed on the mezzanine in mid-June. If you have left any items in this area please check to ensure that they are labelled. If not, they will soon be gone. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> '''Website Procurement''' - we intend to replace the club website but need some help to oversee the procurement process. The volunteer should have relevant professional experience.<br /> <br /> '''LED Lighting Wrangler''' - this is a one off piece of work to help identify best lighting strategy for the workshop to replace the sodium lights with LED's. Some work has been done, but we need someone (with appropriate pre-existing skills) to get into the detail, talk to the various stakeholders in the club, research products and agree procurement strategy with Michael, Norman and the Commodore. There is a window of opportunity as the shed will shortly be vacated by Njord.<br /> <br /> ==== Gallery: ====<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:20230525-1.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-2.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-3.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-4.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-5.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_31st_2023&diff=1021 2023-06-01T13:20:42Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 31st Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> Notable cruises: Martin Goodrich and Kevin Wheelen are making good progress in their round Britain sail and are now in Dublin. <br /> <br /> Friday was Big Crane Day - with a hired crane lifting masts and other things around the yard. Notably, Tahira, the cat of sadly deceased member Roy Meynell was lifted back into the water. Although it did not look exactly smart, this boat was well loved and cared for - and we could not be more pleased that she floats again and did not need to be scrapped. Huge thanks to the yard team who worked a long hard day and achieved wonders. <br /> <br /> The management of the clubs finances is a huge challenge and the workload exceeds what can reasonably be expected of volunteers. Late last year, our Treasurer, Paul concluded that he could not cope with the workload and wished to hang up his calculator in the first half of 2023. Since then we have been working on a new approach, which includes:<br /> <br /> * Employ Brenda Miskin as (freelance) bookkeeper to keep on top of the day to day work.<br /> * Move to a new accounts system (Xero instead of Kashflow).<br /> * Appoint a new Treasure, at some point.<br /> * Launch a new online member’s portal. In time this will link to the accounts system and allow some automation.<br /> <br /> A special announcement provides more information on renewing direct debit mandates for those of you on monthly invoicing - and our efforts to chase unpaid invoices. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, the cruisers raced in the summer series and an open race. Some stayed for the BBQ at Thurrock YC, two of their boats joined our race. Thank you to Jim Four who manned the race hut and Chalky White for running sailors to and from the trots.<br /> <br /> Not all boats sailed the course or demonstrated best seamanship. It is unsportsmanlike and doesn't go down well with other competitors. No protests were received.<br /> <br /> '''Duke of York Challenge (open race)'''<br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Keelboat<br /> # Blue Moon<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Cataleya<br /> # Midas Touch<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> '''Westerly Challenge (summer series race 2)'''<br /> <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> Coming up:<br /> <br /> '''Oven’s Buoy Race (summer series race 3)'''<br /> Sunday, 11th June, briefing 0700; start 0830<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''RNSA Trophy (summer series race 4)'''<br /> Sunday, 18th June, briefing 1230, start 1400<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> This '''Sunday, 4 June,''' we have the Courage Shield dinghy race. Approved helms should book online.<br /> <br /> '''Volunteers needed:''' for the above dinghy race, we’re in need of a race officer, two safety crew and an approved helm to take out new club members in the club Stratos. Let Toby know if you can help.<br /> <br /> Next events, along with briefing times: <br /> '''18th June 12:30 pm – RNSA'''<br /> '''1st July 10 am - Commodore Jubilee Trophy'''<br /> <br /> '''Watch this space:''' we’re looking to add additional events to the calendar this summer, including beginner-focussed dinghy races and cruises. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person and approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for these events will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you’re interested in taking part in any capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner) and if you can make the first of these which could be on 10 June. Further details to follow. First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on '''21st May''' was a lovely row to Erith. We had two full cutters Cito coxed by Paul with support from trainee cox McDevitt; and Buccanneer coxed by Jack. That's 16 folks in total, 6 of them were guest rowers. One of our guest rowers was a very experienced rowers from a rowing club in San Francisco - it was an absolute pleasure having rowers from around the world row with us. The seals came to check us out on our return journey which was amazing, unfortunately we did not have any mackerel to give them.<br /> <br /> The next dates for the diary are as follows some :<br /> * Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> * Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> * Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> * Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> * Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter Waugh. <br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above please email.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> 1 place remaining<br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> No of Places: Six (5 taken)<br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> No of places: 10 (8 taken)<br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''The Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air, Sunday Painters''' on '''June 18th''' is attracting a lot of attention - but, members, do remember as an artist, there's lot to capture around the club for you and any creative acquaintances.<br /> <br /> '''Tuesday 4th July''' is US Independence Day, so there will be a short table-top quiz on things American<br /> <br /> '''On Saturday 15th July''', there is a Village Summer Fete on the Green the other side of the Ecology Park. Some volunteers needed to position a dinghy and trailer and others required to staff the event - wearing GYC and sailing kit - to promote membership and support the local community.<br /> <br /> ''''Jeux sans Frontieres'''' - date to be arranged but volunteers are needed to champion and organise activities and participants. These are to take place around the yard. Here are examples: - 'Bale-Out' (individuals to compete to use balers/buckets to empty a water-filled vessel); Trolley Race (pairs to obtain any type of conveyance to do circuits around the yard - changing over at the halfway stage); Life-saving Obstacle Race (Individuals to complete a length of the yard, donning life-jackets, picking up a life belt and a fender before crossing the line)...<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session''', Thursday 21st September (Autumn Equinox) - with acclaimed pianist, professional rock session musicians but, most importantly, any club members who sing or play an instrument.<br /> <br /> Other suggestions and volunteers for Social Events are welcome so please get in touch.<br /> <br /> ==== Sustainability: ====<br /> <br /> The Sustainability and environment team has arranged for the disposal of old paints, waste oil, anti-foul waste, marine batteries, anti-freeze and other hazardous waste. If you have any of these materials ON CLUB PREMISES please contact Michael Teo or the yard team. <br /> <br /> On '''Tuesday the 20th June at 1900''', our neighbor Greenwich Peninsular Ecology Park and Terry Paterson will be presenting their environmental vision and also introducing the iNaturalist app created by The National Geographic. Please extend this invitation to your friends who are passionate about nature conservation and the environment. <br /> <br /> Environmentally minded members are welcomed to join the GYC Environmental Sustainability Chat Group to share their ideas, rally activism and discuss environmental matters that concerns the club via this link. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Yard and Harbour: ====<br /> <br /> '''Volunteer(s) required''' to paint some of the exterior of the shipping containers.<br /> <br /> The '''mezzanine''' contains a number of unlabelled items, including off white seating from a motor boat and numerous cushions. The Label it or Lose it team will be unleashed on the mezzanine in mid-June. If you have left any items in this area please check to ensure that they are labelled. If not, they will soon be gone. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> '''Website Procurement''' - we intend to replace the club website but need some help to oversee the procurement process. The volunteer should have relevant professional experience.<br /> <br /> '''LED Lighting Wrangler''' - this is a one off piece of work to help identify best lighting strategy for the workshop to replace the sodium lights with LED's. Some work has been done, but we need someone (with appropriate pre-existing skills) to get into the detail, talk to the various stakeholders in the club, research products and agree procurement strategy with Michael, Norman and the Commodore. There is a window of opportunity as the shed will shortly be vacated by Njord.<br /> <br /> ==== Gallery: ====<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:20230525-1.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-2.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-3.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-4.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-5.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_31st_2023&diff=1020 2023-06-01T13:14:58Z

<p>Paulbrown: Created page with &quot;== May 31st Updates == ==== General Updates: ==== Notable cruises: Martin Goodrich and Kevin Wheelen are making good progress in their round Britain sail and are now in...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>== May 31st Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> Notable cruises: Martin Goodrich and Kevin Wheelen are making good progress in their round Britain sail and are now in Dublin. <br /> <br /> Friday was Big Crane Day - with a hired crane lifting masts and other things around the yard. Notably, Tahira, the cat of sadly deceased member Roy Meynell was lifted back into the water. Although it did not look exactly smart, this boat was well loved and cared for - and we could not be more pleased that she floats again and did not need to be scrapped. Huge thanks to the yard team who worked a long hard day and achieved wonders. <br /> <br /> The management of the clubs finances is a huge challenge and the workload exceeds what can reasonably be expected of volunteers. Late last year, our Treasurer, Paul concluded that he could not cope with the workload and wished to hang up his calculator in the first half of 2023. Since then we have been working on a new approach, which includes:<br /> <br /> * Employ Brenda Miskin as (freelance) bookkeeper to keep on top of the day to day work.<br /> * Move to a new accounts system (Xero instead of Kashflow).<br /> * Appoint a new Treasure, at some point.<br /> * Launch a new online member’s portal. In time this will link to the accounts system and allow some automation.<br /> <br /> A special announcement provides more information on renewing direct debit mandates for those of you on monthly invoicing - and our efforts to chase unpaid invoices. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Last Sunday, the cruisers raced in the summer series and an open race. Some stayed for the BBQ at Thurrock YC, two of their boats joined our race. Thank you to Jim Four who manned the race hut and Chalky White for running sailors to and from the trots.<br /> <br /> Not all boats sailed the course or demonstrated best seamanship. It is unsportsmanlike and doesn't go down well with other competitors. No protests were received.<br /> <br /> '''Duke of York Challenge (open race)'''<br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Keelboat<br /> # Blue Moon<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Cataleya<br /> # Midas Touch<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> '''Westerly Challenge (summer series race 2)'''<br /> <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Lo Flyer<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> Disqualified - Lili<br /> <br /> Coming up:<br /> <br /> '''Oven’s Buoy Race (summer series race 3)'''<br /> Sunday, 11th June, briefing 0700; start 0830<br /> Trot boat after the briefing<br /> <br /> '''RNSA Trophy (summer series race 4)'''<br /> Sunday, 18th June, briefing 1230, start 1400<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> This '''Sunday, 4 June,''' we have the Courage Shield dinghy race. Approved helms should book online.<br /> <br /> '''Volunteers needed:''' for the above dinghy race, we’re in need of a race officer, two safety crew and an approved helm to take out new club members in the club Stratos. Let Toby know if you can help.<br /> <br /> Next events, along with briefing times: <br /> '''18th June 12:30 pm – RNSA'''<br /> '''1st July 10 am - Commodore Jubilee Trophy'''<br /> <br /> '''Watch this space:''' we’re looking to add additional events to the calendar this summer, including beginner-focussed dinghy races and cruises. Beginners will be charged £13.50 per person and approved helms volunteering in a training capacity for these events will not be charged and the events will not impact results in the summer series. Let Toby know by email if you’re interested in taking part in any capacity (safety duties / race officer / approved helm / beginner) and if you can make the first of these which could be on 10 June. Further details to follow. First come first serve. <br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability! All details are in the FAQ.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on '''21st May''' was a lovely row to Erith. We had two full cutters Cito coxed by Paul with support from trainee cox McDevitt; and Buccanneer coxed by Jack. That's 16 folks in total, 6 of them were guest rowers. One of our guest rowers was a very experienced rowers from a rowing club in San Francisco - it was an absolute pleasure having rowers from around the world row with us. The seals came to check us out on our return journey which was amazing, unfortunately we did not have any mackerel to give them.<br /> <br /> The next dates for the diary are as follows some :<br /> * Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> * Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> * Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> * Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> * Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter Waugh. <br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above please email.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> 1 place remaining<br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> No of Places: Six (5 taken)<br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> No of places: 10 (8 taken)<br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air Sunday Painters Session '''– 12noon, 18th June in the Yard: For Member artists, to air drawing and painting skills but also invite artist colleagues from classes, clubs and societies that you belong to<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session '''- 8pm, Thursday 21st September, Clubhouse featuring a highly acclaimed pianist and group of professional rock session musicians but mainly volunteer musicians from within the club<br /> <br /> '''Open House''' - 9th / 10th September <br /> GYC will be again be participating in the Open House scheme of Architectural Icons of which the the clubhouse is one. It also gives the club chance to showcase the diverse boating activities but also display members' creative and cultural prowess. <br /> <br /> '''Olympic Sports Day''' - Time and Date to be Arranged, A series of events in the Yard (e.g. trolley , obstacle, roller blade and cycle circuit race with grandstand views from the landside balconies and a pit-stop outside the tea room – however, volunteers would be essential to champion activities and organise and rally participants...<br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> '''Website Procurement''' - we intend to replace the club website but need some help to oversee the procurement process. The volunteer should have relevant professional experience.<br /> <br /> '''LED Lighting Wrangler''' - this is a one off piece of work to help identify best lighting strategy for the workshop to replace the sodium lights with LED's. Some work has been done, but we need someone (with appropriate pre-existing skills) to get into the detail, talk to the various stakeholders in the club, research products and agree procurement strategy with Michael, Norman and the Commodore. There is a window of opportunity as the shed will shortly be vacated by Njord.<br /> <br /> ==== Gallery: ====<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:20230525-1.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-2.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-3.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-4.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-5.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Updates&diff=1019 2023-06-01T13:02:19Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>===Updates!===<br /> <br /> <br /> [[May 31st 2023]]<br /> <br /> [[May 25th 2023]]<br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> <br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Learn_to_Sail&diff=1018 2023-05-25T17:54:45Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:learn-page.jpg|center|100%|link=Learn_to_Sail|Learn_to_Sail]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|class=intro-subpage}}<br /> GYC is the ideal place to learn to sail in London!<br /> <br /> We are a Royal Yachting Association accredited Training centre and can help you go from complete beginner to racing one of our club dinghies, crewing on a member's cruiser down the Thames or sailing your own boat across oceans!<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}} <br /> <br /> If you have never sailed before, we would suggest you take the Dinghy RYA Level 1 course and get involved with our dinghy fleet - but first you need to [[Join_GYC|Join the Club]]. <br /> <br /> For details of course dates and availability, or to discuss your training needs, contact the [mailto:training@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk Training Manager].<br /> <br /> ====Training courses at the club====<br /> <br /> * Dinghy – RYA Level 1 and 2 <br /> * Powerboat – RYA Level 1, Level 2 and Safety Boat<br /> * Keel boat<br /> * Trot Boat <br /> * Race Officer <br /> <br /> ====In partnership with Thames Active====<br /> <br /> * RYA Day Skipper Theory<br /> * Powerboat – RYA Level 1 , Level 2 <br /> * RYA VHF SRC Radio courses <br /> * RYA First Aid courses<br /> <br /> For powerboat courses visit the [https://www.thamesactive.co.uk/training Thames Active] website to find a course date that suits you and pay online. Club members contact the [mailto:training@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk Training Manager] to obtain a discount code.<br /> <br /> ====In partnership with Nomad Sailing====<br /> <br /> * RYA Day Skipper Theory<br /> * Infrequently, RYA Yachtmaster Theory<br /> <br /> Visit the [https://www.nomadsailing.co.uk/ Nomad Sailing] website.<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:training-firstaid.jpg|<br /> File:dinghy-teaching.jpg|<br /> File:cruiser-planning2.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Learn_to_Sail&diff=1017 2023-05-25T14:30:13Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> [[File:learn-page.jpg|center|100%|link=Learn_to_Sail|Learn_to_Sail]]<br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|class=intro-subpage}}<br /> GYC is the ideal place to learn to sail in London!<br /> <br /> We are a Royal Yachting Association accredited Training centre and can help you go from complete beginner to racing one of our club dinghies, crewing on a members cruiser down the Thames or sailing your own boat across oceans!<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}} <br /> <br /> If you have never sailed before, we would suggest you take the Dinghy RYA Level 1 course and get involved with our dinghy fleet - but first you need to [[Join_GYC|Join the Club]]. <br /> <br /> For details of course dates and availability, or to discus your training needs, contact the [mailto:training@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk Training Manager].<br /> <br /> ====Training courses at the club====<br /> <br /> * Dinghy – RYA Level 1 and 2 <br /> * Powerboat – RYA Level 1, Level 2 and Safety Boat<br /> * Keel boat<br /> * Trot Boat <br /> * Race Officer <br /> <br /> ====In partnership with Thames Active====<br /> <br /> * RYA Day Skipper Theory<br /> * Powerboat – RYA Level 1 , Level 2 <br /> * RYA VHF SRC Radio courses <br /> * RYA First Aid courses<br /> <br /> For powerboat courses visit the [https://www.thamesactive.co.uk/training Thames Active] website to find a course date that suits you and pay online. Club members contact the [mailto:training@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk Training Manager] to obtain a discount code.<br /> <br /> ====In partnership with Nomad Sailing====<br /> <br /> * RYA Day skipper Theory<br /> * Infrequently, RYA Yachtmaster Theory<br /> <br /> Visit the [https://www.nomadsailing.co.uk/ Nomad Sailing] website.<br /> <br /> {{Portal/ContainerOpen|col=1}}<br /> {{Portal/CellOpen|image=true}} <br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:training-firstaid.jpg|<br /> File:dinghy-teaching.jpg|<br /> File:cruiser-planning2.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Portal/CellClose}} <br /> {{Portal/ContainerClose}}<br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_25th_2023&diff=1016 2023-05-25T14:03:49Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 25th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> '''Mayor’s Trophy - summer series race 1 - Sunday, 21st May.'''<br /> Thank you to the Race Officer for a very successful race. Results as follows: <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer (née Limbo Warrior)<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Maybetu<br /> # Freedom II<br /> # Tabitha<br /> The lapsed and corrected times can be found on the notice board in the club house.<br /> <br /> '''Westerly Challenge Trophy (summer series 2) &amp; Duke of York Trophy (open race)'''<br /> Sunday, 28th May, briefing: 0800; start 0930, trot boat service right after the briefing.<br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> '''Dinghy Race Results from Mayor’s Trophy on 21st May:'''<br /> # Maurice and Ed<br /> # Richard and Simon<br /> # Toby, Cristian and Dan (club Stratos)<br /> # Daniel and John<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> '''Next events, along with briefing times: '''<br /> * 4th June, 12:00 noon - Courage Shield (a link will be sent out via the dinghy whatsapp group soon)<br /> * 18th June 12:30 – RNSA<br /> * 1st July 10:00 - Commodore Jubilee Trophy<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability!<br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on the 14th May was a beautiful trip to Margaret Ness - two full boats, Cito coxed by Jack and Jubilee Gal coxed by Timandra. Our Rowing Admiral Peter told us a story that if we put mackerel in the Thames the seals will come and play! I handed small tins of mackerel to the crew before they left, at Margaret Ness the rowers were very excited to try this experiment. After all the mackerel tins were emptied into the Thames - they got seal action! It worked, super happy rowers returned to the club wanting mackerel on their boats on all their trips!<br /> <br /> We have space for 2 rowers on this Sunday's row, who wants to come and row with the happiest bunch of people in the club? Email me and be part of an epic trip that will be part of GYC History!<br /> <br /> '''The next dates for the diary are as follows :'''<br /> * Sunday 28th May – Row to Erith Yacht Club - Paul, Timandra &amp; Jack are the Senior Coxes and they will have trainee coxes with them. This will be a 3 boat trip.<br /> * Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> * Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> * Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> * Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> * Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter<br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above or having a go at rowing please email. <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> No of Places: Six (3 taken)<br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> No of places: 10 (5 taken)<br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air Sunday Painters Session '''– 12noon, 18th June in the Yard: For Member artists, to air drawing and painting skills but also invite artist colleagues from classes, clubs and societies that you belong to<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session '''- 8pm, Thursday 21st September, Clubhouse featuring a highly acclaimed pianist and group of professional rock session musicians but mainly volunteer musicians from within the club<br /> <br /> '''Open House''' - 9th / 10th September <br /> GYC will be again be participating in the Open House scheme of Architectural Icons of which the the clubhouse is one. It also gives the club chance to showcase the diverse boating activities but also display members' creative and cultural prowess. <br /> <br /> '''Olympic Sports Day''' - Time and Date to be Arranged, A series of events in the Yard (e.g. trolley , obstacle, roller blade and cycle circuit race with grandstand views from the landside balconies and a pit-stop outside the tea room – however, volunteers would be essential to champion activities and organise and rally participants...<br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> '''Website Procurement''' - we intend to replace the club website but need some help to oversee the procurement process. The volunteer should have relevant professional experience.<br /> <br /> '''LED Lighting Wrangler''' - this is a one off piece of work to help identify best lighting strategy for the workshop to replace the sodium lights with LED's. Some work has been done, but we need someone (with appropriate pre-existing skills) to get into the detail, talk to the various stakeholders in the club, research products and agree procurement strategy with Michael, Norman and the Commodore. There is a window of opportunity as the shed will shortly be vacated by Njord.<br /> <br /> ==== Gallery: ====<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:20230525-1.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-2.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-3.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-4.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-5.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_25th_2023&diff=1015 2023-05-25T14:03:20Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 25th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> '''Mayor’s Trophy - summer series race 1 - Sunday, 21st May.'''<br /> Thank you to the Race Officer for a very successful race. Results as follows: <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer (née Limbo Warrior)<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Maybetu<br /> # Freedom II<br /> # Tabitha<br /> The lapsed and corrected times can be found on the notice board in the club house.<br /> <br /> '''Westerly Challenge Trophy (summer series 2) &amp; Duke of York Trophy (open race)'''<br /> Sunday, 28th May, briefing: 0800; start 0930, trot boat service right after the briefing.<br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> '''Dinghy Race Results from Mayor’s Trophy on 21st May:'''<br /> # Maurice and Ed<br /> # Richard and Simon<br /> # Toby, Cristian and Dan (club Stratos)<br /> # Daniel and John<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> '''Next events, along with briefing times: '''<br /> * 4th June, 12:00 noon - Courage Shield (a link will be sent out via the dinghy whatsapp group soon)<br /> * 18th June 12:30 – RNSA<br /> * 1st July 10:00 - Commodore Jubilee Trophy<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability!<br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on the 14th May was a beautiful trip to Margaret Ness - two full boats, Cito coxed by Jack and Jubilee Gal coxed by Timandra. Our Rowing Admiral Peter told us a story that if we put mackerel in the Thames the seals will come and play! I handed small tins of mackerel to the crew before they left, at Margaret Ness the rowers were very excited to try this experiment. After all the mackerel tins were emptied into the Thames - they got seal action! It worked, super happy rowers returned to the club wanting mackerel on their boats on all their trips!<br /> <br /> We have space for 2 rowers on this Sunday's row, who wants to come and row with the happiest bunch of people in the club? Email me and be part of an epic trip that will be part of GYC History!<br /> <br /> '''The next dates for the diary are as follows :'''<br /> * Sunday 28th May – Row to Erith Yacht Club - Paul, Timandra &amp; Jack are the Senior Coxes and they will have trainee coxes with them. This will be a 3 boat trip.<br /> * Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> * Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> * Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> * Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> * Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter<br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above or having a go at rowing please email. <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> No of Places: Six (3 taken)<br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> No of places: 10 (5 taken)<br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air Sunday Painters Session '''– 12noon, 18th June in the Yard: For Member artists, to air drawing and painting skills but also invite artist colleagues from classes, clubs and societies that you belong to<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session '''- 8pm, Thursday 21st September, Clubhouse featuring a highly acclaimed pianist and group of professional rock session musicians but mainly volunteer musicians from within the club<br /> <br /> '''Open House''' - 9th / 10th September <br /> GYC will be again be participating in the Open House scheme of Architectural Icons of which the the clubhouse is one. It also gives the club chance to showcase the diverse boating activities but also display members' creative and cultural prowess. <br /> <br /> '''Olympic Sports Day''' - Time and Date to be Arranged, A series of events in the Yard (e.g. trolley , obstacle, roller blade and cycle circuit race with grandstand views from the landside balconies and a pit-stop outside the tea room – however, volunteers would be essential to champion activities and organise and rally participants...<br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> '''Website Procurement''' - we intend to replace the club website but need some help to oversee the procurement process. The volunteer should have relevant professional experience.<br /> <br /> '''LED Lighting Wrangler''' - this is a one off piece of work to help identify best lighting strategy for the workshop to replace the sodium lights with LED's. Some work has been done, but we need someone (with appropriate pre-existing skills) to get into the detail, talk to the various stakeholders in the club, research products and agree procurement strategy with Michael, Norman and the Commodore. There is a window of opportunity as the shed will shortly be vacated by Njord.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; &gt;<br /> File:20230525-1.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-2.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-3.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-4.jpg|<br /> File:20230525-5.jpg|<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:20230525-5.jpg&diff=1014 2023-05-25T14:01:51Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:20230525-4.jpg&diff=1013 2023-05-25T14:01:39Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:20230525-3.jpg&diff=1012 2023-05-25T14:01:19Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:20230525-2.jpg&diff=1011 2023-05-25T14:00:54Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:20230525-1.jpg&diff=1010 2023-05-25T14:00:14Z

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Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_25th_2023&diff=1009 2023-05-25T13:55:20Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 25th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> '''Mayor’s Trophy - summer series race 1 - Sunday, 21st May.'''<br /> Thank you to the Race Officer for a very successful race. Results as follows: <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer (née Limbo Warrior)<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Maybetu<br /> # Freedom II<br /> # Tabitha<br /> The lapsed and corrected times can be found on the notice board in the club house.<br /> <br /> '''Westerly Challenge Trophy (summer series 2) &amp; Duke of York Trophy (open race)'''<br /> Sunday, 28th May, briefing: 0800; start 0930, trot boat service right after the briefing.<br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> '''Dinghy Race Results from Mayor’s Trophy on 21st May:'''<br /> # Maurice and Ed<br /> # Richard and Simon<br /> # Toby, Cristian and Dan (club Stratos)<br /> # Daniel and John<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> '''Next events, along with briefing times: '''<br /> * 4th June, 12:00 noon - Courage Shield (a link will be sent out via the dinghy whatsapp group soon)<br /> * 18th June 12:30 – RNSA<br /> * 1st July 10:00 - Commodore Jubilee Trophy<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability!<br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on the 14th May was a beautiful trip to Margaret Ness - two full boats, Cito coxed by Jack and Jubilee Gal coxed by Timandra. Our Rowing Admiral Peter told us a story that if we put mackerel in the Thames the seals will come and play! I handed small tins of mackerel to the crew before they left, at Margaret Ness the rowers were very excited to try this experiment. After all the mackerel tins were emptied into the Thames - they got seal action! It worked, super happy rowers returned to the club wanting mackerel on their boats on all their trips!<br /> <br /> We have space for 2 rowers on this Sunday's row, who wants to come and row with the happiest bunch of people in the club? Email me and be part of an epic trip that will be part of GYC History!<br /> <br /> '''The next dates for the diary are as follows :'''<br /> * Sunday 28th May – Row to Erith Yacht Club - Paul, Timandra &amp; Jack are the Senior Coxes and they will have trainee coxes with them. This will be a 3 boat trip.<br /> * Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> * Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> * Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> * Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> * Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter<br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above or having a go at rowing please email. <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> No of Places: Six (3 taken)<br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> No of places: 10 (5 taken)<br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air Sunday Painters Session '''– 12noon, 18th June in the Yard: For Member artists, to air drawing and painting skills but also invite artist colleagues from classes, clubs and societies that you belong to<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session '''- 8pm, Thursday 21st September, Clubhouse featuring a highly acclaimed pianist and group of professional rock session musicians but mainly volunteer musicians from within the club<br /> <br /> '''Open House''' - 9th / 10th September <br /> GYC will be again be participating in the Open House scheme of Architectural Icons of which the the clubhouse is one. It also gives the club chance to showcase the diverse boating activities but also display members' creative and cultural prowess. <br /> <br /> '''Olympic Sports Day''' - Time and Date to be Arranged, A series of events in the Yard (e.g. trolley , obstacle, roller blade and cycle circuit race with grandstand views from the landside balconies and a pit-stop outside the tea room – however, volunteers would be essential to champion activities and organise and rally participants...<br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> '''Website Procurement''' - we intend to replace the club website but need some help to oversee the procurement process. The volunteer should have relevant professional experience.<br /> <br /> '''LED Lighting Wrangler''' - this is a one off piece of work to help identify best lighting strategy for the workshop to replace the sodium lights with LED's. Some work has been done, but we need someone (with appropriate pre-existing skills) to get into the detail, talk to the various stakeholders in the club, research products and agree procurement strategy with Michael, Norman and the Commodore. There is a window of opportunity as the shed will shortly be vacated by Njord.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_25th_2023&diff=1008 2023-05-25T13:40:20Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 25th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> '''Mayor’s Trophy - summer series race 1 - Sunday, 21st May.'''<br /> Thank you to the Race Officer for a very successful race. Results as follows: <br /> # Naiad<br /> # Lo Flyer (née Limbo Warrior)<br /> # Mesečina<br /> # Ahoy Keelboat<br /> # Talulah<br /> # Maybetu<br /> # Freedom II<br /> # Tabitha<br /> The lapsed and corrected times can be found on the notice board in the club house.<br /> <br /> '''Westerly Challenge Trophy (summer series 2) &amp; Duke of York Trophy (open race)'''<br /> Sunday, 28th May, briefing: 0800; start 0930, trot boat service right after the briefing.<br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> '''Dinghy Race Results from Mayor’s Trophy on 21st May:'''<br /> # Maurice and Ed<br /> # Richard and Simon<br /> # Toby, Cristian and Dan (club Stratos)<br /> # Daniel and John<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Next events, along with briefing times: <br /> * 4th June, 12:00 noon - Courage Shield (a link will be sent out via the dinghy whatsapp group soon)<br /> * 18th June 12:30 – RNSA<br /> * 1st July 10:00 - Commodore Jubilee Trophy<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability!<br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on the 14th May was a beautiful trip to Margaret Ness - two full boats, Cito coxed by Jack and Jubilee Gal coxed by Timandra. Our Rowing Admiral Peter told us a story that if we put mackerel in the Thames the seals will come and play! I handed small tins of mackerel to the crew before they left, at Margaret Ness the rowers were very excited to try this experiment. After all the mackerel tins were emptied into the Thames - they got seal action! It worked, super happy rowers returned to the club wanting mackerel on their boats on all their trips!<br /> <br /> We have space for 2 rowers on this Sunday's row, who wants to come and row with the happiest bunch of people in the club? Email me and be part of an epic trip that will be part of GYC History!<br /> <br /> The next dates for the diary are as follows :<br /> * Sunday 28th May – Row to Erith Yacht Club - Paul, Timandra &amp; Jack are the Senior Coxes and they will have trainee coxes with them. This will be a 3 boat trip.<br /> * Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> * Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> * Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> * Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> * Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter<br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above or having a go at rowing please email. <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> No of Places: Six (3 taken)<br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> No of places: 10 (5 taken)<br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air Sunday Painters Session '''– 12noon, 18th June in the Yard: For Member artists, to air drawing and painting skills but also invite artist colleagues from classes, clubs and societies that you belong to<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session '''- 8pm, Thursday 21st September, Clubhouse featuring a highly acclaimed pianist and group of professional rock session musicians but mainly volunteer musicians from within the club<br /> <br /> '''Open House''' - 9th / 10th September <br /> GYC will be again be participating in the Open House scheme of Architectural Icons of which the the clubhouse is one. It also gives the club chance to showcase the diverse boating activities but also display members' creative and cultural prowess. <br /> <br /> '''Olympic Sports Day''' - Time and Date to be Arranged, A series of events in the Yard (e.g. trolley , obstacle, roller blade and cycle circuit race with grandstand views from the landside balconies and a pit-stop outside the tea room – however, volunteers would be essential to champion activities and organise and rally participants...<br /> <br /> ==== Volunteering: ====<br /> <br /> '''GMV Summer Fete organiser''' - the housing complex are organising a Summer Fete for July 15th - and it is proposed that GYC has a stall there, and possibly wheels up a dinghy to show off! We need a volunteer to help organise the GYC end of things.<br /> <br /> '''Website Procurement''' - we intend to replace the club website but need some help to oversee the procurement process. The volunteer should have relevant professional experience.<br /> <br /> '''LED Lighting Wrangler''' - this is a one off piece of work to help identify best lighting strategy for the workshop to replace the sodium lights with LED's. Some work has been done, but we need someone (with appropriate pre-existing skills) to get into the detail, talk to the various stakeholders in the club, research products and agree procurement strategy with Michael, Norman and the Commodore. There is a window of opportunity as the shed will shortly be vacated by Njord.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_25th_2023&diff=1007 2023-05-25T13:30:02Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 25th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Mayor’s Trophy - summer series race 1 - Sunday, 21st May.<br /> Thank you to the Race Officer for a very successful race. Results as follows: <br /> 1. Naiad<br /> 2. Lo Flyer (née Limbo Warrior)<br /> 3. Mesečina<br /> 4. Ahoy Keelboat<br /> 5. Talulah<br /> 6. Maybetu<br /> 7. Freedom II<br /> 8. Tabitha<br /> The lapsed and corrected times can be found on the notice board in the club house.<br /> <br /> Westerly Challenge Trophy (summer series 2) &amp; Duke of York Trophy (open race)<br /> Sunday, 28th May, briefing: 0800; start 0930, trot boat service right after the briefing.<br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Dinghy Race Results from Mayor’s Trophy on 21st May:<br /> 1. Maurice and Ed<br /> 2. Richard and Simon<br /> 3. Toby, Cristian and Dan (club Stratos)<br /> 4. Daniel and John<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Next events, along with briefing times: <br /> • 4th June, 12:00 noon - Courage Shield (a link will be sent out via the dinghy whatsapp group soon)<br /> • 18th June 12:30 – RNSA<br /> • 1st July 10:00 - Commodore Jubilee Trophy<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability!<br /> <br /> ==== Rowing: ====<br /> <br /> The row on the 14th May was a beautiful trip to Margaret Ness - two full boats, Cito coxed by Jack and Jubilee Gal coxed by Timandra. Our Rowing Admiral Peter told us a story that if we put mackerel in the Thames the seals will come and play! I handed small tins of mackerel to the crew before they left, at Margaret Ness the rowers were very excited to try this experiment. After all the mackerel tins were emptied into the Thames - they got seal action! It worked, super happy rowers returned to the club wanting mackerel on their boats on all their trips!<br /> <br /> We have space for 2 rowers on this Sunday's row, who wants to come and row with the happiest bunch of people in the club? Email me and be part of an epic trip that will be part of GYC History!<br /> <br /> The next dates for the diary are as follows :<br /> • Sunday 28th May – Row to Erith Yacht Club - Paul, Timandra &amp; Jack are the Senior Coxes and they will have trainee coxes with them. This will be a 3 boat trip.<br /> • Sunday 4th June - Row to Westminster Boating Centre<br /> • Saturday 10th June - Paul, our cox trainer, has agreed to do another Cox training / refresher / practice session. <br /> • Sunday 18th June - Row to Isle of Dogs<br /> • Sunday 2nd July - Olympic Park<br /> • Tuesday's 5, 12, 19 and 26 September @7pm till 8pm- Cox theory will be taught by Peter<br /> <br /> If you are interested in any of the dates above or having a go at rowing please email. <br /> <br /> ==== Training: ====<br /> <br /> '''New RYA Powerboat Level 1 course for youngsters - 31st May'''<br /> The course is for young people aged between 12 and 16 years. <br /> <br /> Time: 0900-1630<br /> Instructors: Steve and Paul<br /> No of Places: Six (3 taken)<br /> Cost: £40<br /> <br /> '''RYA VHF SRC course - 4th June'''<br /> Time: 0900-1730<br /> Instructor: Tony<br /> No of places: 10 (5 taken)<br /> Cost: £90 Members, £110 Non-Members (Book included)<br /> Plus an extra £70 to the RYA for the examiner and certificate.<br /> Intensive course so homework advisable!<br /> <br /> '''‘Taster’ sail - 17th June'''<br /> Time: 1300-1630/1700<br /> No of places: 10 (7 taken)<br /> Cost: £30<br /> <br /> ==== Social: ====<br /> <br /> '''Midsummer Madness, En Plein Air Sunday Painters Session '''– 12noon, 18th June in the Yard: For Member artists, to air drawing and painting skills but also invite artist colleagues from classes, clubs and societies that you belong to<br /> <br /> '''Jazz and Jam Session '''- 8pm, Thursday 21st September, Clubhouse featuring a highly acclaimed pianist and group of professional rock session musicians but mainly volunteer musicians from within the club<br /> <br /> '''Open House''' - 9th / 10th September <br /> GYC will be again be participating in the Open House scheme of Architectural Icons of which the the clubhouse is one. It also gives the club chance to showcase the diverse boating activities but also display members' creative and cultural prowess. <br /> <br /> '''Olympic Sports Day''' - Time and Date to be Arranged, A series of events in the Yard (e.g. trolley , obstacle, roller blade and cycle circuit race with grandstand views from the landside balconies and a pit-stop outside the tea room – however, volunteers would be essential to champion activities and organise and rally participants...<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_25th_2023&diff=1006 2023-05-25T13:21:33Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 25th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Mayor’s Trophy - summer series race 1 - Sunday, 21st May.<br /> Thank you to the Race Officer for a very successful race. Results as follows: <br /> 1. Naiad<br /> 2. Lo Flyer (née Limbo Warrior)<br /> 3. Mesečina<br /> 4. Ahoy Keelboat<br /> 5. Talulah<br /> 6. Maybetu<br /> 7. Freedom II<br /> 8. Tabitha<br /> The lapsed and corrected times can be found on the notice board in the club house.<br /> <br /> Westerly Challenge Trophy (summer series 2) &amp; Duke of York Trophy (open race)<br /> Sunday, 28th May, briefing: 0800; start 0930, trot boat service right after the briefing.<br /> <br /> ==== Dinghies: ====<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Dinghy Race Results from Mayor’s Trophy on 21st May:<br /> 1. Maurice and Ed<br /> 2. Richard and Simon<br /> 3. Toby, Cristian and Dan (club Stratos)<br /> 4. Daniel and John<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Next events, along with briefing times: <br /> • 4th June, 12:00 noon - Courage Shield (a link will be sent out via the dinghy whatsapp group soon)<br /> • 18th June 12:30 – RNSA<br /> • 1st July 10:00 - Commodore Jubilee Trophy<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> The dinghy section welcomes you to join us regardless of your sailing ability!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown http://www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/w/index.php?title=May_25th_2023&diff=1005 2023-05-25T13:12:21Z

<p>Paulbrown: </p> <hr /> <div>== May 25th Updates ==<br /> <br /> ==== General Updates: ====<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> ==== Cruisers: ====<br /> <br /> Members wishing to crew on yachts, please see the list published in TNA or speak to skippers.<br /> <br /> Mayor’s Trophy - summer series race 1 - Sunday, 21st May.<br /> Thank you to the Race Officer for a very successful race. Results as follows: <br /> 1. Naiad<br /> 2. Lo Flyer (née Limbo Warrior)<br /> 3. Mesečina<br /> 4. Ahoy Keelboat<br /> 5. Talulah<br /> 6. Maybetu<br /> 7. Freedom II<br /> 8. Tabitha<br /> The lapsed and corrected times can be found on the notice board in the club house.<br /> <br /> Westerly Challenge Trophy (summer series 2) &amp; Duke of York Trophy (open race)<br /> Sunday, 28th May, briefing: 0800; start 0930, trot boat service right after the briefing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> __NOAUTHORS__ <br /> __HIDETITLE__<br /> __NOEDITSECTION__ <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> __HIDDENCAT__</div>

Paulbrown