FSMBC Close Quarters Newsletter October 2019

Close Quarters October 19

Ilex Trophy (RNSA(P) vs Royal Engineers) – Racing postponed

Lack of breeze in Portsmouth forces postponement of Regatta Sadly there was not enough breeze for Portsmouth Branch to take on their RE counterparts in today's planned dinghy regatta. Alternative dates which are being investigated for the rescheduled event are as follows: Sat 16 Nov 19 Sat 14 Dec 19 Sat 22 Feb 20 Sat 21 Mar 20 If you're able to sail on any of these dates then get in touch via matt_irwin@hotmail.

Women On The Water 2019

It's Active Girls Day and one project which was in the news strikes a chrord

The RYA East Affiliated Club Conference 2019

The RYA East Affiliated Club Conference is taking place on Saturday 23 November 2019

RYA collaborates with Navionics to develop new training resources

Future proofing our schemes

Spinnaker

As new. Spinnaker and snuffer, as new. Luff 12.6m, Girth 7.4m, Foot 5.6m. Contact Brian Lambert 07907593290

30th Oct Winter Talk: Jolyon and Val Lucas

First Vannes experience

PSC in the upper lounge on Wednesday 30th October

19:30 for 20:00 start

Free entry, guests welcome, bar open.

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16th Oct Winter Talk: Nick Martin

Are you thinking of buying a replacement or your first dinghy?

Out there looking for ‘end of season’ bargains?

Join Nick Martin on Weds 16th October in the PSC upper lounge from 19:30/20:00 for the first of this season’s winter talks.

This one covers “Getting Started with Your Own Boat”

Nick will cover all the questions you are (or should!) be asking to make sure the boat you choose ends up being the right one for you, and things to look out for when buying 2nd hand.  There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and individual advice

Free entry, guests welcome, bar open

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Young Sailors Take To Water For 30th RYANI Youth Championships

Over 150 sailors took to the water at Strangford Lough Yacht Club over the weekend (21 – 22 September) to compete at the RYANI Youth Championships.

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