Tidal Diamond 627

• Tractor / Hoist Training
• Thefts and Financial Discrepancies
• Available Bar and Galley Duties
• Portsmouth Harbour
• Crewing Opportunity
• Diary Dates

Tractor / Hoist Training

We are organising a tractor/hoist training session shortly possibly next month with Keith Prior Smith. Please let me know by email if your interested asap. Sessions numbers to be confirmed.
Myles Semmens
Rear Commodore
rearcommodore

Thefts and Financial Discrepancies

During the afternoon of Saturday 5th of May the bar honesty box was stolen from the club bar, it is believed that the theft occurred around 1600hrs. The Club’s front door and gates were locked at the time and we believe access was gained via the ladies changing room.

Myles has reported the theft to the police and has obtained a crime reference number. If you saw any suspicious behaviour or have any information, please contact Myles (rearcommodore), myself or another member of the Executive Committee.

We have also detected various small discrepancies to cash holdings for the bar and galley. Our security and cash handling processes are being reviewed and any changes will be communicated to current bar and galley trained members in due course.

To help keep our shared and personal assets at the Club safe, can all members please be extra vigilant around the club and ensure all areas are properly locked and alarmed behind you. If you see anyone you do not recognise on Club premises challenge them as long as it safe to do so and report any suspicious behaviour to a member of the Executive Committee or the Police as appropriate.

Jason Chipper
Bar Manager
barmanager

Available Bar and Galley Duties

We have a few gaps in the bar and galley duty calendar over the next few months that need volunteers! If you are available to cover oe or more of these duties please volunteer via Duty Man. The dates are:

If you are not yet bar or galley trained, or require a refresher please email me with the duties you wish to perform and I will arrange the necessary training for you.

Remember that the bar and galley are not able to operate without volunteers!

Jason Chipper
Bar Manager
barmanager

Portsmouth Harbour

The following has been circulated for club members through PLSA:

As regular users of the harbour it worth an early season reminder, that with the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class Carrier, that the General Direction in relation to the use of the Small Boat Channel was updated in last Autumn.

The Portsmouth Harbour entrance and main approach channel is considered a narrow channel in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and Sea (COLREGS) and as such, all mariners are reminded that in accordance with Rule 9(b) “a vessel of less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway”.

Vessels under 20m are to use the Small Boat Channel which is General Direction 02/17: Portsmouth Harbour Entrance-Approach Channel, Small Boat Channel, Swashway and Inner Swashway, full details of this can be read here:

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/portsmouth/local-notices/general-directions/2017/1702-portsmouth-harbour-entrance

Attached is an extract of the General Direction which can be taken afloat.

It is also worth mentioning that shipping movements, tidal information etc are published daily via the Queens Harbour Master Webpage: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/portsmouth

Thank you and safe boating.

Becky Walford, Port Safety Officer Assistant, QHM Portsmouth

Paul Tansom
PLSA Rep.
secretary.east

Crewing Opportunity

Not so ambitious [as racing across the Pacific] but I will be sailing the west coast of Canada in the Pacific from Victoria to the Broken Islands in June, and upon returning in July returning to Brock in Friesland, the Netherlands if any crew from Tudor should wish to join for a week or two they would be most welcome in July or August. Please express interest by email.

David Whiting of Brock

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.

Regards,
Paul Tansom

Tidal Diamond Editor
Tudor Sailing Club

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