WKSC Newsletter 04 09 24
Published 04:00 on 3 Sep 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... is on holiday. But a word from our Hon Secretary 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. Jonanthan Edwards Hon Secretary |
| Sailing |
For those of you who may be interested in Radio Controlled sailing at WKSC, here's some information about the boats and how to get involved.  |
| Training |
Become an Instructor - gain a qualification & help with training within in 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. |
| 200 Club |
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 The winners this month: 1st Prize £60 141 Jean Pilling 2nd Prize £40 85 John Booth 3rd Prize £30 147 John Watkins 4th Prize £20 131 Alan Clegg |
| Other information |
The Galley on Friday - Food will be available again this Friday - Click here for the menu Boats for Sale New boat for Sale - Falcon 34 Sea Eagle Click here to view Boats for Sale |
Last updated 20:06 on 1 October 2024