Newsletter 16 10 24
Published 14:00 on 16 Oct 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.. Hello, ici le Waffleur. And I did some waffling at the weekend, with our celebration of all our volunteers and our sailing achievers during this past season. I made a not so illustrious speech (the waffling) recognising and thanking all our members who have volunteered some of their time to run this club of ours. We never have too many volunteers and if you feel you can help, simply get in touch. We'll find something for you to do!! I then handed over to Tony Marston, (who did make an illustrious speech!!), telling all those present the magnificent achievement of Dan Skinner and his team mates at the International Canoe World Championship. Dan was part of a 3 man British team successfully defending a challenge from Germany this year. They won the New York Canoe Club Challenge Trophy, the second oldest sailing trophy dating back to 1886. The cup was on show in the main room, as well as the Lough Erne Trophy won by Steve Fleming, for finishing 1st at the One design International Canoe Nationals.  I would earnestly recommend for those two to offer their services to Sir Ben, the latter of course trying to win the oldest sailing trophy in Barcelona. Come on guys, you brought one each home already, go get the other one!! The Hilbre and Star classes have brought their boats into the boatshed for their winter maintenance. The MPB is also full of various boats under repair, and I know there are a number of dinghies and falcons also hoping for some dry storage to work on their boats. I can't help but feel more boats could benefit from the boatsheds, if, for example, a boat owner would be given the choice to go into the boatshed for a limited period of time, then back out again, especially those with little maintenance necessary. It would create much needed space for those requiring winter maintenance and currently with no where to go. Too many boats, particularly dinghies and falcons have to go in the sheds for maintenance during the summer months when they should be out sailing and racing. Lastly, we are running the Coastal Championship this weekend, hoping to welcome a few visitors and a great number of our home fleet of dinghies and falcons. The SIs are on the website. We only need a bit of luck with the wind now and we'll have great racing. See you on the water. Jean-Louis |
Finance and Admin Manager position at WKSC As you probably know Sue is retiring soon and we need to find a new Finance and Admin Manager. We are advertising on various local websites and social media but if you know of anyone who might be interested in this job you can see the ad by clicking here. Office Hours Please note that Sue Capper will be in the office for only 3 days a week from next week - on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 09.00 - 16.00. We are hoping to provide volunteer cover on Mondays for any urgent business. Jonathan Edwards Hon Secretary |
WKSC Winter Bar Hours As the summer sailing season is coming to an end, the bar hours will be changing to reflect this. The Club will be closed on Monday and Tuesday nights throughout the winter. The winter bar hours (with the exception of booked events) from Monday 7th October will be: Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12.00 - 14.30 19.30 - 23.00 Thursday 17.00 - 23.00 Friday 17.00 - 23.00 Saturday 12.00 - 18.00 Sunday 12.00 - 18.00 (Note the bar may close earlier if it is empty) |
| Notices |
The Galley on Friday - Is Back! Smash Bros Burgers are back by popular demand serving 6-8pm this Friday. Please come down and support them, and enjoy the most delicious burgers around! Click here to view menu The Bill Williams trophy Please see information below on how to enter, and if you're not sure please speak to Peter who will be glad to help!  |
| Sailing News |
Etchells European Championships WKSCs David Bromilow took part in the Etchells European Championships at the Royal Yacht Squadron last weekend, his team came away as Etchells Youth European Champions, coming 1st youth team, 2nd Corinthians and 7th overall. They sailed 2 days out of the 3, with the last day AP/A due to lack of wind. They sailed Pulse, which isn't their usual boat (Ziggy) as a USA team had chartered it. David and his team took part in the Etchells Youth Academy last winter, which is a keelboat programme based at the Royal London Yacht Club in Cowes. They were selected to take part in 5 training weekends which culminated in a trials weekend, whereby the top ranked boats were awarded an Etchell to campaign for the Cowes Etchells series for the season. The season finished with the European Championships last weekend. With the Etchells Fleet being made up of a significant number of professional crews, David and his team have really enjoyed the experience and gained a great deal being part of the fleet in Cowes.  (attached photo l-r David Bromilow, William Heathcote, Haydn Sewell, Will Martin) |
| Events |
Weekly Wednesday Quiz New members and teams are most welcome, just turn up. This is a lovely evening to come and enjoy the social side of the Club. Fred's Party - Saturday 19th October All welcome - Tickets at the Bar.  Halloween Party with the Boatshed of Horrors - Saturday 26th October Come and join us for this fantastic evening. Tickets must be booked through the bar, cash only. Book early to avoid disappointment.  Fireworks Night - Saturday 2nd November All welcome - members and non-members. Facilities open from 5.30pm including food, outside bottle bar & mulled wine plus a coffee van with cake!  WKSC Christmas Fair Come and join us. Get your Lifeboat Christmas cards, locally made gifts and stocking fillers all while sipping a glass of warm mulled wine.  If anyone would like to enquire about having a table at the fair please contact house@wksc.org.uk |
| Boatyard
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 We are trying to find out who owns this boat - a Topper Topaz Magna, currently in WKSC yard. If you are the owner, or know who is, please email boatstorage@wksc.org.uk as soon as possible. Thank you Yard Manager |
| Other information |
The Galley on Friday - Is Back! Smash Bros Burgers are back by popular demand serving 6-8pm this Friday. Please come down and support them, and enjoy the most delicious burgers around! Click here to view menu Boats for Sale New boat for Sale - Laser 2000 New boat for Sale - Falcon 34 Sea Eagle Click here to view Boats for Sale If you would like something added to the newsletter please contact newsletter@wksc.org.uk |
Last updated 12:45 on 17 October 2024
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