WKSC Newsletter 29 08 24
Published 01:00 on 28 Aug 2024
Welcome to WKSC Newsletter A round up of Club news this week... including sailing, training and upcoming social events. Also included are links to the Galley on Friday menu and current boats for sale . . |
Belgian Waffle... Someone told me recently that he loved the English weather. It is the best day of the year. Well, isnt that the truth this year. We must have beaten all records of race cancellations so far, but those sailed were special. The Menai Straits did not fail, despite multiple races cancelled due to strong winds. The highlight for me was the long-distance race to Menai Bridge, tacking along the shore, followed by a long run in an increasing breeze. This is an idyllic place to sail, offering different options up the beat and on the run. It was our turn to run the second Wednesday regatta, which went without a hitch in very light winds. My thanks to all of you who came to help or simply to support us. A special thank you to Helen Brown and Paul Weston, who provided excellent food after the sailing and to RAYC to provide the entertainment in the evening. This will be remembered as one of the best Menai Straits regatta party, with the entire room on the dance floor later that evening, bopping away to some old favourites. There have been yet again some awesome results from our members participating in championships. The last noteworthy result is Poppy Armstrong claiming the first female helm trophy at the Mirror National Championships with a 16th place overall. Awesome. Some of you may know that Charles has sustained an injury to his shoulder and has been off sick since the 15th of July. He has been given a date for an MRI scan on the 14th September. We wish him a speedy recovery. Andy Hillyard has a week holiday abroad in September and Judith Stratton will only be able to help out one day a week as from the second week in September, as she is returning to work. It means that during one of our busiest period, when cruisers and tidal classes are being recovered, we will be ever more reliant on you the members to help with the boat yard activities. The cruisers, Star and Hilbre classes must organise themselves to be on hand in sufficient numbers to haul out their boats. For all other tasks, If you have free time and can help, please contact Jonathan Atkinson, Pete Johansen or Andy Hillyard. Thank you. Jean-Louis. |
| Sailing |
Star Class Classic Boat Challenge Attached is a report Liz Potter has written about the Star Class Classic Boat Challenge. Stars 2024c.docx The DragonFlite 95 fleet The DragonFlite 95 fleet is an affordable, one-design, easy to build Radio-Controlled yacht. There are 11 boats currently at WKSC sailing on Thursday afternoons. If you would like to know more and get involved click here for more details. |
| Training |
Become an Instructor - gain a qualification & help with training within the club. The course is important in sustaining and driving sailing forward at the club as well as in attracting new members. The Dinghy Instructor Course is held at the club over five days. If you would like to qualify to teach sailing under this RYA scheme then grab this opportunity and contact Michele on training@wksc.org.uk Next year the club will running a Seniors Instructor Course. Do please tell any sailors who you know who might be interested in the courses whether they be members or not. |
| Events |
 2000 Open Day - September 14th The 2000 class are having an open morning for interested parties to come and have a short sail, with a view to joining our fleet. These are lovely double-hander boats with an asymmetrical spinnaker. We would like to invite you to come and crew with one of our 2000 helms, and have a spin around the lake on September 14th. Get to know the boat and how well she sails. Come down to have a sail with our friendly fleet. Please contact Claire on 07767830864 to book a sail. Time slots to be confirmed according to interest. This is completely weather dependent. There will be safety cover….and cake. |
Dee Sailing Club Cocktail Party - Saturday 21st September 2024 from 19:00 at Dee Sailing Club Dee Sailing Club would like to invite WKSC members to join them in enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Dee Estuary as the sun sets, with a few cocktails and entertainment. |
| Other information |
| Friday Food Please note that food will not be served on Fridays over the summer. No food on Fridays - 26th July, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th August. Boats for Sale |
Last updated 15:10 on 10 December 2024