Groundhog training took place last night and the groundhog was damaged by a tow hitch going through the back and ripping the terminal off the battery, so please could I remind everyone to report any damage that happens to Club equipment straight away so we can repair things in a timely fashion, not to just find it damaged the next time someone comes to use it and then can’t before it’s repaired.

Regards

Myles

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Tidal Diamond 903

• Social Update
• Plaques Outside Clubhouse
• Thank You Team Tudor
• Ebb & Flow
• Useful Links
• Diary Dates

Social Update

New Members Evening – 14th July 7pm

If you’re new to the club this year, please come along this Friday to our new members evening.

Meet like minded people, find out more about the activities on and off water at your club and get the answer to any questions you may still have.

We will be providing a finger buffet.

Please book on Webcollect so we can get an idea of numbers, there is no charge for coming along.

We look forward to seeing you

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/new-members-evening

Cocktail Evening – 21st July

We have had a whisky evening, now it’s time to start on the cocktails!

The evening will start with a nice glass of Pimms.

We will then make 3 different cocktails. It could be a maiden voyage, a hello sailor, a man overboard, 3 sheets to the wind or even a Keel over!

There will be nibbles, and possibly some games……. lifts home advised!

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/cocktail-evening

Friendly Friday – 28th July

Please book your food for this month’s Friendly Friday get together. A chance to get out on the water or just to enjoy this friendly social event.

We will be serving jacket potatoes with a choice of fillings.

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/friendly-friday-food-1

Sword Sands Family Day – Sunday 30th July

Lets’s hope we get some of that lovely weather back again.

I suggest wemeet at the club around 12.30 to make our way over to Swords Sands to just relax, or swim and play games if you wish.

The bar will be open and we will have a bbq back at the club around 5.30.

Please put your name down so we can get an idea of numbers.

If you wish to come along with your friends and family and have not sorted out how you are going to get there, please let me know and we can try work out how we can help.

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/sword-sands-family-fun-day

There are plenty of opportunities for you to fulfil some of Duty hours, especially on 19th August. Can you please check Dutyman or email me if you need any help.

Thank you,

Sue Elson
Social Secretary
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Plaques Outside Clubhouse

Hi everyone.

You’ll have hopefully noticed we now have two plaques on the wall outside the main doors to the clubhouse. One to publicly welcome our friends from Southsea Sub Aqua Club and one to celebrate the beginnings of Tudor Sailing Club. (If you do the maths you’ll note it’s the club’s ‘official’ 75th birthday next year). Party planners start thinking.

If you are at the club on Thursday July 20th at 7pm, we plan to hold a very short ‘unveiling’ ceremony. Steve (Blackburn) from SSAC and Colin will say a few words to mark our collaboration and we’ll take some pictures that will hopefully find their way into the local press. We’ll gather by the doors just before 7pm.

On behalf of the executive committee thank you to each Tudor member that had a hand in the creation of our plaque. Each piece was upcycled and members designed and created the final piece. This was intentional as we wanted to represent the heart of the club. Thank you.

Jane Dare
Rear Commodore
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Thank You Team Tudor

A huge thank you from us to each of you that helped on Sunday at the Southsea Watersports Festival. The weather was mixed and the sea conditions challenging towards the end of the afternoon, but the teamwork and enthusiasm from those that contributed to the day was outstanding.

Particular thanks to the members that took to the water to host taster rows throughout the day. Everyone came back smiling.

Well done to the members who took part in the sea swim first thing in the morning and congratulations to Richard Bloxam who came 3rd overall, just being narrowly pipped by his son. Richard also won the RNLI Welly throwing competition. Not an official water sport but worth celebrating none the less.

Thank you everyone for showcasing our club, building our membership, and increasing the Tudor presence in our community.

Colin, Rob, and Jane
Flag Officers

Ebb & Flow

A few more tweaks to the Diary Dates below. A bit of a battle to persuade WebCollect to format things the way I wanted them, but I won, so I will finish off by drawing your attention to the attached PDF. It has the July and August schedule for training courses at ASWC (next door to Tudor). Don’t forget to take advantage of your Tudor member discount by giving them a call once you’ve added the courses to your shopping basket. The discount will then be added before you pay.

As ever, feel free to drop me an email at this address, it is always nice to hear from members. Any ideas of things to include in the Tidal Diamonds would be most welcome.

Let’s be careful out there.

Paul Tansom
Tidal Diamond Editor
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Useful Links

• WebCollect: https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Tudorsailing
• Facebook Members Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1380997942212963/
• Useful Documents: https://www.tudorsailing.org.uk/TudorSailing/?r=/05_sailing/documents/body.php
• Know the Ropes (PDF): https://www.tudorsailing.org.uk/TudorSailing/05_sailing/documents/upload/Know%20the%20Ropes%20New%20Edition%20May%202023.pdf
• Opportunities for sailing and social related maintenance hours can be found at:
  • Dutyman for sailing related duties: https://dutyman.biz/dmmain.aspx?id=T0001338
  • Dutyman for bar and galley duties: https://dutyman.biz/dmmain.aspx?id=T0001746
• Langstone LNtM: https://www.langstoneharbour.org.uk/local-notices-to-mariners
• Chichester LNtM: https://www.conservancy.co.uk/page/notices
• KHM Portsmouth LNtM: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices
• National Coast Watch (Gosport): https://www.nci.org.uk/gosport
• NCI Gosport blog: https://ncigosport.blogspot.com/
• Portsmouth Tide Times: https://www.ntslf.org/tides/tidepred?port=Portsmouth
• Southern Water Beachbouy: https://www.southernwater.co.uk/water-for-life/our-bathing-waters/beachbuoy

Diary Dates

Dinghy, Sailing, Cruiser

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Regards,
Paul Tansom

Tidal Diamond Editor
Tudor Sailing Club

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Please be aware that the hoist is under repair and one of the rams has been removed, all members should keep away from the hoist until this work is completed.

The works should all be finished by Friday all being well.

Regards

Myles

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Tidal Diamond 902

• Paddle Mondays
• Southsea Watersports Festival
  
• Rowing Update
  
• Ebb & Flow
• Useful Links
• Diary Dates

Paddle Mondays

New this Season – Paddle Mondays

Thank you to everyone that shared time and ideas with me last Wednesday. Lots of exciting plans for the section.

I’m delighted to launch Paddle Mondays.

Weather permitting we will Kayak every Monday evening through the rest of the summer until further notice.

Everyone is welcome. It’s a great opportunity to paddle with company, meet other members and grow your experience of kayaking and Langstone Harbour. We meet at 6pm to get ready to be on the water for 6.30pm. Naturally it is weather dependant so keep an eye out on the paddlers WhatsApp group every Monday for updates and discussion. If you are completely new to kayaking and want to discuss anything before you join in, please do get in touch with me. Please also drop me a message if you’re not currently in the paddlers WhatsApp group and you’d like to be.

Look forward to seeing you on the water.

Harry Stanley
Kayak Captain
kayaks

Southsea Watersports Festival

Sunday 9th July

A reminder that this Sunday is the first Southsea Watersports Festival. Head down to Eastney Esplanade near the Coffee Cup between 9am and 5pm. If you want to take part in the big swim head down there by 8am. The RNLI plan to have an on the water demonstration around 12 noon.

Taster sessions for different watersports can be booked in advance (to secure a place) or on the day and you get a great goodie bag and £2 donated to the RNLI.

Here’s the link to all the info.

https://www.fitprorob.biz/event/southsea-watersports-festival/

Jane Dare
Rear Commodore
rearcommodore

Rowing Update

Rowers enjoy another fun filled night at Tudors Friendly Friday with a special guest appearance from a World Record Challenger

Thank you to those of you who attended the TSC Friendly Friday last week and congratulations to the winning crew of Martino from TSC, Ric from Eastney Cruising Association and Matt from the Coastal Rowing Academy. Michelle and Jez Herman were awarded the VIPER trophy. However, the top prize of the wooden spoon (which this month was decorated by Dawn Roberts) was awarded to the loosing crew of Karen and Patrick from TSC and Anthony from Hamble River Rowing, see photos.

After the races Maggie Hodge took some time out from her attempt to set a new women’s world record for rowing around Great Britain and joined the celebrations via a live link from her boat off the North East Coast of Scotland. There were lots of questions for Maggie and she and her crew mates received 3 cheers from audience at the end of her appearance. Despite some initial setbacks Maggie’s challenge is going well and she is on track to comfortably beat the existing women’s world record.

The next Rowing Friendly Friday is being held on Friday 28th July and all Tudor members are invited to come along and join in the fun either as a rower or spectator.

Thank you to all those who help with the organisation and running of the Friendly Fridays.

Happy Rowing!

Why not try Gig or Sliding Seat Rowing

The rowing section provides introduction sessions for both gig and sliding seat rowing.

The introduction sessions for both gig and sliding seat rowing are run at 6 pm on Tuesday evenings during the summer months (alternative times can be arranged if these are not convenient). These free 1hr taster sessions are organised to suit the rower’s individual ability and are great fun.

If you would like to book onto a session then please email me at rowing

Thank you

John Elson
Rowing Captain
rowing

Ebb & Flow

Another Tidal Diamond full of attachments. Do remember to take a look if your email client doesn’t show them inline. PDFs (of which there are none this time) will always require a quick click to view.

The eagle eyed will notice a slight change to this weeks edition (although maybe not yet as it is below this section). I’ve added a new column to the On the water Diary Dates. I’ve noted when compiling the list that some entries aren’t necessarily that clear where they fit in the sections, and others are multi section events. That’s not to say that you are confined to one section, join in with them all, but it would be a shame to miss a Cruise in Company thinking it was for the Cruiser section not the Dinghy one (or vice versa). I’ve also added links at the top to the relevant sections of the website where the full calendar can be found for longer term planning.

As ever, feel free to drop me an email at this address, it is always nice to hear from members. Any ideas of things to include in the Tidal Diamonds would be most welcome.

Let’s be careful out there.

Paul Tansom
Tidal Diamond Editor
tidal_diamonds

Useful Links

I thought it worth continuing to include a few useful links here as a handy place to find them if you haven’t already got them bookmarked:

• WebCollect: https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Tudorsailing
• Facebook Members Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1380997942212963/
• SailEvent race entries: https://sailevent.net/enter/TUDOR
• Useful Documents: https://www.tudorsailing.org.uk/TudorSailing/?r=/05_sailing/documents/body.php
• Know the Ropes (PDF): https://www.tudorsailing.org.uk/TudorSailing/05_sailing/documents/upload/Know%20the%20Ropes%20New%20Edition%20May%202023.pdf
• Opportunities for sailing and social related maintenance hours can be found at:
  • Dutyman for sailing related duties: https://dutyman.biz/dmmain.aspx?id=T0001338
  • Dutyman for bar and galley duties: https://dutyman.biz/dmmain.aspx?id=T0001746
• Langstone LNtM: https://www.langstoneharbour.org.uk/local-notices-to-mariners
• Chichester LNtM: https://www.conservancy.co.uk/page/notices
• KHM Portsmouth LNtM: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices
• National Coast Watch (Gosport): https://www.nci.org.uk/gosport
• NCI Gosport blog: https://ncigosport.blogspot.com/
• Portsmouth Tide Times: https://www.ntslf.org/tides/tidepred?port=Portsmouth
• Southern Water Beachbouy: https://www.southernwater.co.uk/water-for-life/our-bathing-waters/beachbuoy

Diary Dates

Dinghy, Sailing, Cruiser

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All contributions for Tidal Diamonds to me by 1400hrs on Tuesdays please; please allow plenty of time for emails to reach me. However exceptions will always be made for emergencies. Note: all content is automatically published on the Tudor website unless requested otherwise.

Regards,
Paul Tansom

Tidal Diamond Editor
Tudor Sailing Club

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Keith will be holding groundhog training on Wednesday 12th July at the clubhouse between 6pm and 7pm.

To use the groundhog for your dinghy or tender you MUST have a proper tow hitch fitted to your trailer, users must NOT tow any trailers or tenders with rope or chain.

The groundhog must NOT be put in the water to launch or recover any vessels or trailers.

Regards

Myles

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Tidal Diamond 901

• Social Update
• Staying Safe
• Kayak Storage
  
• Ebb & Flow
• Useful Links
• Diary Dates

Social Update

Friendly Friday Race Night – June 30th

Please come along this Friday to row, spectate or just for a fun social evening.

There is a trophy to be won, but more importantly who will win the coveted wooden spoon?

Please make sure you pre book food by Thursday. We will be serving chilli and rice.

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/friendly-friday-food

New Members Evening – 14th July

If you’re new to the club this year, please come along to our new members evening.

Meet like minded people, find out more about the activities on and off water at your club and get the answer to any questions you may still have.

We will be providing a finger buffet.

Please book on Webcollect so we can get an idea of numbers, there is no charge for coming along.

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/new-members-evening

Cocktail Evening – 21st July

We have had a whisky evening, now it’s time to start on the cocktails!

The evening will start with a nice glass of Pimms.

We will then make 3 different cocktails. It could be a maiden voyage, a hello sailor, a man overboard, 3 sheets to the wind or even a Keel over!

There will be nibbles, and possibly some games……. lifts home advised!

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/cocktail-evening

Please don’t forget to keep those fabulous photos coming in for our charity TSC calendar to tscmedia

Thank you,

Sue Elson
Social Secretary
socialsec

Staying Safe

All

We’ve been blessed by some glorious weather of late and I hope you’ve had the chance to get out on the water.

We had an accident in the compound last weekend which left one of our members injured and I’d like to extend my best wishes to her. I thought it would also be useful to share some immediate learning with you all and provide a reminder of some basic precautions we can all take to keep ourselves and each other safe on the water and around the club.

The accident happened in the compound as a result of a trip over a piece of equipment, in this case a tractor attachment. We’re reviewing our risk assessment re plant and plant/machinery segregation but would also ask that each of you do your bit to stop any of your own equipment being a trip hazard (eg dinghy trailers, cradles, or craft sticking out). Also if you spot anything you can’t easily put right then please contact me or one of the Exec so we can get someone to address the concern.

Some reminders…

• When going out in your tender
  • Make sure the weather conditions are suitable for you to use your dinghy and that you don’t overload it. Consider using the Visitors Mooring trots to pick up guests, or make 2 trips
  • Check your dinghy bung fits (mine isn’t great!), your engine works, and that you have oars and rollocks as a back up
  • Be aware that waves can be higher as you go past Kendall’s than they seem at the end of the slipway
• Keep warm (or cool!)
  • Make sure you have the right clothing on to stay comfortable, sun cream for our glorious weather, and wear a lifejacket when you’re on the water. Here’s some guidance on how to make sure lifejackets fit properly Buoyancy Aids & Lifejackets | safety | RYA
  • Also, regularly check your lifejackets are operational. For example, check that the cylinder is still in date and has a firing cartridge. It’s also worth inflating them to make sure they don’t leak. Here’s a good video on how to carry out lifejacket checks: https://rnli.org/magazine/magazine-featured-list/2020/april/how-to-check-and-maintain-your-lifejacket
  • Take a handheld radio so that you can get help if anything goes wrong
  • More generally, it’s worth letting someone know when you’re out on the water so that they can raise the alarm if you don’t make contact. The RYA have a free App to let your loved ones know where you are, share your trip, photos and gain quick access to emergency services – RYA SafeTrx
• Moorings
  • Check your mooring periodically through the season. Try and buddy up with someone to make the job easier
  • Check shackles are firmly closed. These should be moused with Monel seizing wire
  • Check your strop for signs of wear
• Care on the slipway
  • Slipways get slippy! Take your time and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Please continue to report any incidents or near misses. The attached document tells you how to do this.

All the best for the summer.

Rob Waring
Vice Commodore
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Kayak Storage

Please can you make sure you put the club kayaks back in the rack hulls downwards (same way as if you were on the water) and with the bows inwards. They slide on more easily when the right way up and the bungs don’t get pulled out. Plus the labels are on the stern for other members to locate them. In the picture green is correct, black and purple are upside down and back to front. (See attached picture).

Thank you,
Harry Stanley
Kayak Captain
kayaks

Ebb & Flow

I’ve added a couple of items to the Useful Links section below. They are useful for both new and experience members alike as things do change over time. The first link is to the Useful Documents on the website, and the second is a direct link to the Know the Ropes document that is stored there along with a raft of other useful guides, references, prodedures, etc.

Also available below are links to the local harbour LNtM pages (that’s Local Notices to Mariners). One of note this week is from Chichester on repositioning of the Mid-Winner and N Winner marks. More details at: https://www.conservancy.co.uk/notices/lntm-no-11-of-2023/

As ever, feel free to drop me an email at this address, it is always nice to hear from members. Any ideas of things to include in the Tidal Diamonds would be most welcome.

Let’s be careful out there.

Paul Tansom
Tidal Diamond Editor
tidal_diamonds

Useful Links

I thought it worth continuing to include a few useful links here as a handy place to find them if you haven’t already got them bookmarked:

• Webcollect: https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Tudorsailing
• Facebook Members Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1380997942212963/
• SailEvent race entries: https://sailevent.net/enter/TUDOR
• Useful Documents: https://www.tudorsailing.org.uk/TudorSailing/?r=/05_sailing/documents/body.php
• Know the Ropes (PDF): https://www.tudorsailing.org.uk/TudorSailing/05_sailing/documents/upload/Know%20the%20Ropes%20New%20Edition%20May%202023.pdf
• Opportunities for sailing and social related maintenance hours can be found at:
  • Dutyman for sailing related duties: https://dutyman.biz/dmmain.aspx?id=T0001338
  • Dutyman for bar and galley duties: https://dutyman.biz/dmmain.aspx?id=T0001746
• Langstone LNtM: https://www.langstoneharbour.org.uk/local-notices-to-mariners
• Chichester LNtM: https://www.conservancy.co.uk/page/notices
• KHM Portsmouth LNtM: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices
• National Coast Watch (Gosport): https://www.nci.org.uk/gosport
• NCI Gosport blog: https://ncigosport.blogspot.com/
• Portsmouth Tide Times: https://www.ntslf.org/tides/tidepred?port=Portsmouth
• Southern Water Beachbouy: https://www.southernwater.co.uk/water-for-life/our-bathing-waters/beachbuoy

Diary Dates

Dinghy, Sailing, Cruiser

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Regards,
Paul Tansom

Tidal Diamond Editor
Tudor Sailing Club

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Hi All

To let you know the tractor and hoist will be out of action for about 3 weeks for essential repairs commencing 11th July, so if your thinking of launching please arrange this asap.

Regards

Myles

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Tidal Diamond 900

• Social Update
• Dinghy Update
• New Members Useful Documents
• Why Not Try Gig or Sliding Seat Rowing
• Round Hayling Rowing Race
• Ebb & Flow
• Useful Links
• Diary Dates

Social Update

Friendly Friday Race Night – June 30th

This evening is very popular, so please get your names to the rowing captain if you wish to join in.

It’s a great way to get to know each other. If you haven’t rowed before or are relatively new, that is no problem, everyone is welcome to come along, even if it’s just to watch and have something to eat.

There is a trophy to be won, but more importantly who will win the coveted wooden spoon?

Please pre book food. We will be serving chilli and rice.

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/friendly-friday-food

Games Night – July 7th

Do come along for a social evening, whether you fancy playing darts, board games or even chess.

The pool table has been recovered if you fancy challenging someone to a game! Tokens are £1 for 2 and can be purchased at the bar, each game uses 1 token.

New Members Evening – 14th July

If you’re new to the club this year, come along to our new members evening. Meet like minded people, find out more about the activities on and off water at your club and get the answer to any questions you may still have.

We will be providing a finger buffet.

Please book on Webcollect so we can get an idea of numbers, there is no charge for coming along.

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/new-members-evening

Cocktail Evening – 21st July

The evening will start with a nice glass of Pimms.

We will then make 3 different cocktails. It could be a maiden voyage, a hello sailor, a man overboard, 3 sheets to the wind or even a Keel over!

There will be nibbles, and possibly some games……. lifts home advised!

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/cocktail-evening

Sword Sands Family Day – 30th July

Let’s all make the most of having our own island so close by and spend the afternoon on Sword Sands enjoying the sun, sand and sea.

Bring along your footballs, frisbees, your badminton racquets etc, along with your suntan lotion and a picnic. The main thing is to bring yourselves and your friends and family along.

There will be a rounders rematch, as there is a rumour that last year’s winning team cheated

Then back to the club for a BBQ and a few drinks to finish the day off.

BBQ will be pay on the day, but please book on webcollect so we can get an idea of numbers.

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/sword-sands-family-fun-day

Don’t forget you can always hire the club for your own private parties at very reasonable rates. We all know how lucky we are to have just a great venue on the water’s edge with a bar!

You can now also hire the BBQ for only £15.

We do ask that you give it a really good clean after use please, ready for the next person, or if you prefer we can sort out the cleaning for you at a cost of £36.

Details for booking can be found here: – MYTUDORSC, then click browse subscriptions, go to the club hire tab and then select Barbecue.

Please don’t forget to keep those beautiful photos coming in for our charity TSC calendar to tscmedia

Thank you,

Sue Elson
Social Secretary
socialsec

Dinghy Update

Wild Goose Chase – Saturday 24th June 4pm (not 3.30pm)

This is a pursuit race for dinghies from Langstone, Tudor and Locks SCs. Boats receive staggered start times based on their handicap ratings, i.e. the slowest boats start first, followed by faster and faster boats, with the fastest boat starting last.

Please see the attached sailing instructions for details of courses and class start times.

Ferrryboat Inn Cruise – Friday 23rd June

All welcome to join this cruise to the ferryboat inn on Friday evening. Meet at 6pm to launch at 6.30 pm ish. Low tide is 8.50pm so we will be sailing back in low light. Glow sticks will be provided, buoyancy aids are mandatory for dinghies and kayaks. Bring extra layers for later in the evening as it might get chilly.

Hannah Barnes
Dinghy Captain
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New Members Useful Documents

There’s a wealth of knowledge at the club and we can all remember what it is like to be a new member. With that in mind a few of us have trawled through all the amazing documentation the club already has on various bits and pieces and consolidated it into two documents that should give new members a head start on all things Tudor.

These documents are sent and given to new members as they join. If you’d like a copy of the latest documents, even if it’s just to refresh your memory, they are filed in the useful documents section of the website. Under ‘All club documents’

• Completing duty hours 2023
• Know the Ropes new version May 2023

These documents will be updated at least annually. Ideas for future versions welcome. Thank you to everyone that has contributed wisdom over the years and particularly to Steve Woodbridge and John Dunn for support on this version.

https://www.tudorsailing.org.uk/TudorSailing/?r=/05_sailing/documents/body.php

Jane Dare
Rear Commodore
rearcommodore

Why Not Try Gig or Sliding Seat Rowing

The rowing section provides introduction sessions for both gig and sliding seat rowing.

The introduction sessions for both gig and sliding seat rowing run at 6 pm on Tuesday evenings during the summer months (alternative times can be arranged if these are not convenient). These 1hr taster sessions are organised to suit the rower’s individual ability and are great fun.

If you would like to book onto a session then please email me at rowing.

Thank you

John Elson
Rowing Captain
rowing

The Round Hayling Rowing Race

The 13th Round Hayling Rowing Race, a 13 nautical miles course around Hayling island, took place on Sunday.

In total, 12 clubs took part in fixed and sliding seat coastal rowing boats, including Burlesdon gigs, Cornish Pilot gigs, Solent galleys, World Rowing Coastal 4XC,… and raced for 2-3 hours.

Those suffering from triskaidekaphobia need not have feared: last year’s windy weather conditions weren’t repeated and the rain kept at bay until the end of the race. This did not distract from the fact that the race course tested the crews’ stamina, concentration, coxing skills and good old-fashioned team work.

This year, the race ran clockwise and started at Northney Marina from where we battled our way against the current to Chichester harbour. The choppy waters at the harbour entrance ensured participants a good splashing of water, a welcomed if not invited relief to the heat of the day. Some pleasure cruisers even stopped to film our efforts!

From here we pressed on to tackle the 5 miles seafront stretch, cheered on by passers-by.

Coming into Langstone harbour, gratefully helped by the waves, we continued towards the Mulberry wreck.

The end now in sight and gathering all our remaining strength, we determinedly rowed once more against the current, through the Railway bridge, and across the finish line.

All in all, a challenging race that finished with Tudor collecting a total of 3 well-earned awards:

• Fastest Bursledon Gig: Freedom
• Fastest VETs crew (50+): Freedom
• Fastest mixed crew: Orange Peel

… and as for myself a ‘hands-full’ of blisters and an achy body to boot

Well done to the Tudor crews of Freedom, Navigator, Orange Peel and Crazy Daisy!

Karen Lammaing

Ebb & Flow

A couple more useful attachments from NCI Gosport this week. Firstly one on VHF radio checks, and using channel 65 to talk to NCI and take the load of the Coastguard. Secondly a useful one on use of the Small Boat Channel. Another busy week for attachments! I will also note, from the section above (just in case you missed it) that the Wild Goose Chase starts at 1600hrs and not 1530hrs (the Diary Dates has been amended accordingly too). At least it is that way round – better early than late!

As ever, feel free to drop me an email at this address, it is always nice to hear from members. Any ideas of things to include in the Tidal Diamonds would be most welcome.

Let’s be careful out there.

Paul Tansom
Tidal Diamond Editor
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Useful Links

I thought it worth continuing to include a few useful links here as a handy place to find them if you haven’t already got them bookmarked:

• Webcollect: https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Tudorsailing
• Facebook Members Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1380997942212963/
• SailEvent race entries: https://sailevent.net/enter/TUDOR
• Opportunities for sailing and social related maintenance hours can be found at:
  • Dutyman for sailing related duties: https://dutyman.biz/dmmain.aspx?id=T0001338
  • Dutyman for bar and galley duties: https://dutyman.biz/dmmain.aspx?id=T0001746
• Langstone LNtM: https://www.langstoneharbour.org.uk/local-notices-to-mariners
• Chichester LNtM: https://www.conservancy.co.uk/page/notices
• KHM Portsmouth LNtM: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices
• National Coast Watch (Gosport): https://www.nci.org.uk/gosport
• NCI Gosport blog: https://ncigosport.blogspot.com/
• Portsmouth Tide Times: https://www.ntslf.org/tides/tidepred?port=Portsmouth
• Southern Water Beachbouy: https://www.southernwater.co.uk/water-for-life/our-bathing-waters/beachbuoy

Diary Dates

Dinghy, Sailing, Cruiser

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Regards,
Paul Tansom

Tidal Diamond Editor
Tudor Sailing Club

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