As a footnote to what was a very nice evening, I need to add that overall winner of the Long Race 2012 was Sarah Piper, and she should have been awarded the Tyne Goblet (one of the better looking trophies) and an engraved glass. Sorry it was overlooked last night Sarah, we will present them to you at the next opportunity.
Preparations are going very well for our social highlight of the year at the Grand Hotel Tynemouth, this Saturday 9th February,
Over 30 people have signed up for a night of chat, entertainment and fun,.Our prize winners will be feted and celebrated for their great achievements on the water.
Its not too late to book a plaice, although it would be surprising as lamb is on offer. Contact Sue Wright asap, use the contact form.
We talked about this grant at the AGM and the possibilities it holds for the club. There was some hope that news of the application made through the council to Government, would be known by very early 2013 but to date all is quiet. Hope is not lost though and word is that the outcome is delayed- not lost.
Part of the proposal is the possibility of a ramp at the Haven and we’re pleased to get word that trial holes are to be dug at the Haven beach next week to get samples ahead of any work to put down foundations. It is one small step for tired sailors………..we shall see
The club is sad to let members know of the recent death of Lorna Scammell.
Lorna was involved in the sailing club for many years and was made an Honorary Life Member at an AGM a couple of years ago in recognition of her significant contribution to the work and life of the club. Lorna held a number of positions including Sailing Secretary and her passion was ensuring that sailing was available to all.
We watched with awe and admiration as she took to ‘big boat’ sailing and her stories of single handed sailing as she went round the East Coast and further were impressive. In recent years we were amused and at times worried by her SEALORNA web stories but she clearly loved her life and worked hard to get the best out of it for herself and others. We will miss our friend and extend our condolences to her family.
In recognition of our respect for Lorna the club will be making a contribution to the RNLI
We will be having an ENTERPRISE CLASS MEETING for members at the Club on Monday 21st January at 8pm to discuss sailing activities in 2013, and to get feedback from owners before the Sailing Program is finalised. If you have an Ent, please come and have your say.
We will be welcoming the North East Youth Traveller series once again in May. See the poster below for details.
Matthew Middlemiss is organising a Burns night supper on the 25th of January to raise money to fund his gap year in Malaysia. He needs to raise £5,400 by the end of July 2013 to enable Project Trust to send him to Malaysia. During Matthew’s gap year he will be instructing outward bound activities to people of all ages. If you can’t come, but would like to help in another way you can also donate online at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.
If you would like to come please let any of the Middlemiss’ know of your interest by the 12th of January and send a cheque for £15 made payable to C A Middlemiss to 11 Westley Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 4NW (with a stamped addressed envelope). This will work on a first-come-first-served basis and those who have paid will get preference of tickets. The poster below is also available as a PDF if you want to email it.
This talk will be given by Mike Shipway at the Club on Wednesday 9th January at 8pm, and is one not to miss if you may do rescue duty at any time next season. It will provide essential knowledge that you should not be without. Please make every effort to attend.
The bar will be open.
Its that time of year again when you are thinking about how to be a better version of yourself. Many think about health – for good reason after a week of overindulgence.
So heres one idea for getting fit you might not have considered – small dinghy sailing in Tynemouth. You don’t need much fitness to start, but the better you get the fitter you will become.
See this link for a great introduction from the RYA, this link from the BBC also about starting to sail and here. If you are interested, contact us.