Newsletter 29 01 25
Published 22:00 on 28 Jan 2025
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. ..
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| Belgian Waffle... |
Time for me to go, me thinks!! The weather has been awful for the past ?? and there seems to be some correlations to my Race Officer Duties and time as Commodore. Needless to say, I was RO 2 weeks ago when the race was cancelled due to a lack of wind. Last Sunday, due to storm Eowyn? Apparently, if we have more storms, we could be hit by Izzy, Rafi or Tilly. Not sure about Rafi or Tilly but brace yourself for Izzy!! I have an Izzy that is now 27 years old when she does not agree, you do not get cocky you take refuge. On a calmer subject, I have asked for the update on the refurbishment of the Aberdeen Fireflies to be added to this newsletter and can be found below. The progress achieved so far is amazing, but we still have a huge amount to do, from cleaning the inside of each boats, to take out old stickers, paint the anti slip, check all fittings, make repairs on deck & cockpit as necessary, add wooden fenders on all boats, paint centreboards and repair, sand, paint all rudder blades and much more. In addition, 3 Fireflies still need their hulls repaired and painted. We are hoping to have all 6 Fireflies ready to be raced the week before the Big Lash (22nd March) in order to give them a trial under team racing conditions. In order to achieve this, we need to ask our amazing volunteers for more help. We are now running, from Saturday 1st February (10.00 until 13.00) a Dinghy Repair Shop, which will be fun and instructive. If you want to learn how to fettle your boat and have a laugh at the same time, then please come along. The Dinghy Repair Shop will take place every Saturday and Sunday in February from 10.00 until 13.00 both days. We would like 6 volunteers each day. No need to bring anything except yourself and your sense of humour. Awful Dad jokes will be allowed but only just!! We will send out by WhatsApp a list of dates when help is required. If you can help on any of the days, please WhatsApp Kay Eggleton by return. Sadly for me and luckily for you, this is the last bit of Belgian waffling. So it is Bonne chance to the new team and au revoir from moi. Did you know that Mr Google translate 'Over and out' in French as 'Encore et encore' / Again and again???? Monsieur Google. Your translator App needs resetting. Le Waffleur, bientot en vacance. |
| News & Notices |
Firefly Restoration   Storm Damage Storm Eowyn caused some damage at the Club last week, with the patio doors suffering a slight failure! Graham Smith and his team of helpers have boarded the windows to make the Club safe. Thank you to everyone who turned up to help at such short notice. Hopefully it will be fixed soon so we can enjoy the view again!  Sunday Lunch and Australia Day Sunday was a busy day at the Club despite the weather. Helen and Paul provided a delicious three course lunch in the Macdona Room, while Adie cooked up a storm on the BBQ celebrating Australia Day. It was great to see the Club busy even though sailing had to be cancelled again due to the storm. The Galley on Friday  Seafood Shack are providing food this Friday. Served from 6-8 pm. Click here for the menu. |
| Sailing and Club Calendar |
Whats on this week: Friday 31st 14:00 Illusion Class Friday 31st 20:15 - 22:00 Six Nations 20:15 France v Wales February 2025 Saturday 1st 09:00 - 12:00 Saturday Morning Adult Improvers Course Training Saturday 1st 10:00 - 12:00 Introduction to Racing 2024/2025 Training Saturday 1st 14:15 - 20:00 Six Nations 14:15 Scotland v Italy, 16.45 Ireland v England - Bar hours extended, bar open until 8pm. Wednesday 5th 12:30 14:00 Gentleman's Lunch |
| Training |
Event for all Coaches, Instructors and Training helpers. Please book your free ticket click HERE   |
| Events |
| 200 Club - Friday 31st January On the last Friday of each month there is a draw for the 200 Club. This is a fundraiser for WKSC. Members of the 200 club pay a subscription of £2 per month which funds the prizes, with the balance used to aid WKSC. The prizes on an average month are: 1st Prize £60 2nd Prize £40 3rd Prize £30 4th Prize £20 Twice a year (February and September) the prizes are higher (£300, £200, £100 and £50 respectively). Every month the first and second prize are awarded to the first two numbers drawn, but for the third and fourth prizes you need to be in the room. To join the 200 Club email Bob Jarvis on bobjarv@yahoo.co.uk Star Party Join the Star Fleet for their party on Saturday 15th February ... food by Dave and Karen Harper, celebrity couples quiz and a raffle!  NEW - Thursday Talks Interesting talks about a variety of subjects will be starting in a few weeks. All welcome.  If anyone has a topic they think people would enjoy hearing more about, and would like to present it, please contact house@wksc.org.uk and we will see if we can find a date! 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. 6 Nations Rugby Matches The matches will be shown at the Club. All welcome, please remember to sign any guests in. The guest book is located by the entrance. The matches this week are: Friday 31st January 20:15 - France v Wales Seafood Shack are catering 18:00 - 20:00 Saturday 1st February 14:15 Scotland v Italy, 16.45 Ireland v England Bar hours extended bar open until 8pm Menu shown below   |
| Other Information |
Galley on Friday Menu- click here |
| Boats for Sale |
Boats for sale - Optimist (4003) Click here to view Boats for Sale |
| If you would like something added to the newsletter please contact newsletter@wksc.org.uk |
Last updated 21:53 on 29 January 2025
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