Dear all
It seems a few of the Tynemouth sailors got caught out on the 1st Sunday sailing with South Shields as the race STARTED ON TIME !!
Might be useful to note that we perhaps have devloped a few bad habits over time with the Sunday start time being a bit flexible and determined when everyone got to the line. So ‘note to self’ (as I have the Solo back and looking lovely after some TLC) get down early to sort boat out to get to start line on time.
Paul
A quick update on the above. The funding received by the council earlier this year did not allow for improvement works at the Haven. The feedback as to why, seems to point to bids that got through being more effectively linked to employment opportunities. Which the Haven one does not contain. The same conditions apply to the 2nd round of CCG bid applications. So sadly not possible to put in a bid in with any confidence.
But you never know, future opportunities might arise. Discussions with the council indicate that they will keep this as a live matter and, as and when new grant bids open up, they will be explored.
So for the time being keep those rubber mats in place !!
Having consulted prospective sailors and had a look at conditions at Newburn it has been decided to put off tomorrow’s event for now. The National 12 fleet had decided themselves not to come. I am sure some will be disappointed, but more will be relieved (including me). Hope the weather improves and we can get afloat soon.
Notice of Race
Dear members.
An update on the above. We got formal notice from the council this week that the £1.9 million awarded to the council DID NOT include any funding for the proposals for a slipway etc at the Haven. The council have not received as yet notification as to why the Haven plans have not been funded, nor detail of a possible re-submission later in the year.
The committee are considering what this means for us as a club and will ensure clear communication to members as to the options available to us.
Paul
2013-draft-Programme-revF
Here is the draft Sailing Programme for 2013, so you can start thinking about when and what you will sail, and who with. The Duty Rota is about to be compiled, so if you have any holiday dates that will rule you out or want other information to be taken into account please email Ian Ainsworth, Sailing Sec, by Friday this week.