It's Summer....allegedly
News
Work Party
Before the start of the season a group of members carried out repairs to the
fencing, cleaned the
jetty/decking (a special thanks to Alan McCall) as well as other odd jobs around
the club. I am sure
everyone appreciates the effort put in.
Mid Week Class Racing
Please remember the small series of class races for Toppers and Lasers. Both
classes will race on the same
evening with the remaining dates being 15th August and 19th September, proposed
start time is approx
6.30/6.45. The first two races could have had more entries so please try to come
along.
Security
The security code on the main gate padlock at the Club is changed, the new
number will be given to members
who have paid their 2007 fees. Do not divulge the number to non-members.
A new lock system will soon be fitted to the outside of the club house door,
this will be a combination style
lock similar to the gate and will ensure the door is always securely closed.
Due to theft please ensure that no loose items are left in your boat and that
they are stored in the secure
areas provided.
Members are also reminded that it is their own responsibility to secure/tie down
their boat. Boats should
also be checked regularly as over the winter high winds caused damage to one or
more boats.
Could each member attach a label to their boat with a contact number to allow
contact to be made in case of
emergency/damage.
Finally, always check that you lock up if you are the last one around. Any
problems with the gate contact a
committee member.
Dates for Your 2007 Diary
July regatta – 1st July
August regatta – 5th August
Whisky regatta – 19th August
September regatta – 2nd Sept
October regatta – 7th October
Closing regatta – 21st October
These dates are all Sundays with two races on each regatta day and the starting
times will be 1.30 and 3.00
prompt
Each helm's best nine results over the season are counted, the winner being the
boat with the fewest points.
Taking part in even a few races will give you a place in
the running.
Midweek sailing will be on Wednesday evenings, with addition of the class
races.
The Whisky Regatta, 19th August this year, is now a regular fixture.
Club Boat(s)
Please remember the club boat, a Topper Taz, is available for general use by
club members and we would
like to see it used more this year. The hull is stored on the Topper racking and
the rig is in the spar shed. Its
great fun for all ages especially the brave on a very windy day.
There is also a topper sail number 9690 on the top deck of the rack which can be
used by members , rudder and centreboard being denoted "bob", grey
sail on the mast and red mainsheet/black kicker on the boom.
Club Windsurfer
The club has recently purchased, with the help Jim Toye and Bob Gairns, a
training windsurfer with kiddie
and adult training rigs so there is no reason why young and old alike cannot try
to learn. All the equipment
is stored in the windsurf container. If you have any questions contact a
committee member.
Windsurfers
After the open day and Jim Toyes internet activities the windusfing section has
attracted six new
windsurfer members. If any of the new members know someone who may want to join
please invite them
along for a trial.
Committee
Members of the committee this year
Michael Kay (Chair)
Joe Swierczek (Vice-Chair)
Stuart Scott (Secretary/Treasurer} e-mail stuart@lochside-sc.org
Colin Scott
Jim Toye
Mark McGuigan
Malcolm Matheson
Subscriptions
*IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID THIS YEARS FEES IT IS STILL NOT TOO
LATE AND EVERYONE
IS WELCOME, HOWEVER SHOULD YOU DECIDE NOT TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
COULD YOU PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR EQUIPMENT AND RETURN YOUR KEYS*
EQUIPMENT WHICH IS NOT REMOVED WILL BE DISPOSED OF
AT THE COMMITTEES
DISCRETION
Insurance
It is a membership requirement to have insurance with 3rd Party Liability
Insurance required as a minimum.
Internet
The website for the club is at http://www.lochside-sc.org
E-mails can be sent to stuart@lochside-sc.org If you have an e-mail address
please forward it to the foregoing for our
records
Thank you for reading this newsletter and we look forward to seeing you on the water.