Tidal Diamond 831

• VHF Course
• Winter Storms – safety in the compound
• Waiting for the Tide
• Useful Links
• Diary Dates

VHF Course

Last chance to book a place on a RYA VHF course as we have 3 places left on this coming Sunday’s course.

As part of our ongoing commitment to training, the Sailing Committee have arranged 2 RYA VHF courses / short range certificate. The courses will be run at the Club on the following dates, Sunday 06/02 and Sunday 27/02, the proposed time for the course will be from 08:00 to 17:00 The cost for the course will be £99 per person with an additional fee of £60 per person, which is an RYA Exam fee and will need to be paid prior to the course (I will send the link beforehand)

Course aims:

To provide clients with an understanding of radio rules and regulations and be competent and licensed to operate a marine SRC VHF DSC radio. A VHF SRC licence is a legal requirement for anyone who uses a ship’s VHF or portable VHF Radio. All new VHF Radio users need to obtain this certificate to operate their radios safely and legally.

Course content:

The VHF course covers the Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS), marine VHF radio operations and voice procedures and the operation of VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC). You will be taught how to use basic radio language and protocols and the correct use of various channels. Learn how to make calls to other radio users, emergency calls and send a distress alert.

Course pre-requisites:

No previous experience is required to enrol on the VHF course. However, you will be asked to learn your phonetic alphabet before the start of the course. NATO Phonetic Alphabet chart

Please note that the VHF Exam Fee is payable online to the RYA before the start of your course. You will receive details of how to do this in your booking confirmation.

If you are interested in completing the course please could you email your name and also a preference to which date you would like to attend, if you can only attend one of the dates please can you let me know which one in your email. We have a limit of 12 places per course so it will work on a first come first served basis. I look forward to hearing from you, my email address is andy.healey

Andy Healey
Cruiser Racing
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Winter storms – safety in the compound

With all the recent wild weather there have been a few boat covers and at least one sail which have been flapping furiously in the wind. Please can you make sure you continue to check your boat is safe and secure and that there is nothing which can blow away or damage another member’s boat.

At the time of writing LAMBADA is sitting at a precarious angle and should be given a wide berth until it has been repositioned.

Many thanks, and here’s to calm winds and seas over the coming months.

Rob Waring
Vice Commodore
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Waiting for the Tide

Last call for renewals, by the time the next Tidal Diamond comes out it will be too late. Renew by next Monday to get another year of fantastic sailing, rowing, or whichever water based activity you enjoy at Tudor. (Disclaimer, we can’t guarantee the weather or the degree of fantasic-ness, but we have every confidence it is worth it!).

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
• 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
• QHM Portsmouth LNtM: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/portsmouth/local-notices

• Government information on Coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
• NHS information on Coronavirus: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
• RYA information on Coronovirus: https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge-advice/current-affairs/Pages/coronavirus-covid-19.aspx
• 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

Paul Tansom
Tidal Diamond Editor
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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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As you will all know storm Eunice is due to hit us hard on Friday with up to F12 winds 80 mph.

Please can all members with tenders , dinghy’s and kayaks and anything else in the compound go and check they’re all tied down and secure as per club rules bylaw 10.3 c All members are required to secure boats in the compound against capsize.

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Tidal Diamond 830

• Sailing Calendar
• Dinghy Captain Role Vacancy
• Social Events
• Waiting for the Tide
• Useful Links
• Diary Dates

Sailing Calendar

I am pleased to announce that the sailing calendar for 2022 is now live on the website. There are a lot of events in the calendar so don’t forget that you can filter by Month, Club Section and by the series or trophy by using the drop downs then pressing the update button.

Mark Swallow
Sailing Secretary
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Dinghy Captain Role Vacancy

Now that the sailing calendar has been finalised for 2022 I will be stepping down as the Dinghy Captain. To keep the dinghy section going we need a dinghy sailor to come forward and take on the role of Dinghy Captain. The description for the role of dinghy Captain is attached and if you have any questions then please feel free to email me at sailingsec. Taking on a committee role including Dinghy Captain will fulfil your club duty hours.

Mark Swallow
Dinghy Captain
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Social Events

A big thank you to all of you that came along to our Valentine’s afternoon tea, it was lovely to see you all, and meet some new members of the club.

Congratulations to our winners of the love songs quiz, Kevin, Linda, Rachael and Andy. It ended up being a bit of a sing-a-long.

If anyone fancies giving their vocal chords a work out we do have a..

Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long – 11th March at 7.00pm

It’s only £3 and that includes popcorn and ice cream, and hopefully should be a bit of fun

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/mamma-mia-sing-a-long

There are also a few places left for our..

Whisky and Chocolate Evening – 26th February at 7.00pm

A night of whisky and chocolate pairing. Learn about different Scottish whisky regions and their characteristics, with our very own whisky ambassador Giles. Tasting chocolate specifically selected to highlight the notes and flavours associated with each region. Tasting up to 8 whiskies.

Only £15

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/whisky-and-chocolate-evening

Sue Elson
Social Secretary
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Waiting for the Tide

A quick reminder to close out this weeks Tidal Diamond that membership renewals are due by the end of the month, so without a leap year that’s the 28th February, or Monday week, or just under 2 weeks. If you are having trouble (not recieved the email or WebCollect issues) let us know so it can be sorted out in good time.

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
• 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
• QHM Portsmouth LNtM: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/portsmouth/local-notices

• Government information on Coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
• NHS information on Coronavirus: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
• RYA information on Coronovirus: https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge-advice/current-affairs/Pages/coronavirus-covid-19.aspx
• 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

Paul Tansom
Tidal Diamond Editor
tidal_diamonds

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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Tidal Diamond 829

• Social Events
• Waiting for the Tide
• Useful Links
• Diary Dates

Social Events

Afternoon Tea and Quiz – This Saturday 12th February at 2.00pm

Come and join us at the club for a Valentines treat. Bring partners, friends or family. We will be serving freshly prepared sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a selection of delicious cakes. Along with your pot of tea, we will be offering a complimentary glass of prosecco. We will also be having an easy fun quiz with prizes.

Elsewhere this weekend and you would be paying around £25, it’s just £10 at TSC – Please book on Webcollect

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/valentines-afternoon-tea-and-quiz

Gents, if you spoil your loved one and book the valentines treat above, you may be allowed to go to the following social event…

Whisky and Chocolate Evening – 26th February at 7.00pm

A night of whisky and chocolate pairing. Learn about different Scottish whisky regions and their characteristics, with our very own whisky ambassador Giles. Tasting chocolate specifically selected to highlight the notes and flavours associated with each region. Tasting up to 8 whiskies. So I think lifts home should be obligatory, but kilts are optional!

Places are limited, so please book early! Only £15

https://webcollect.org.uk/tudorsc/event/whisky-and-chocolate-evening

Sue Elson
Social Secretary
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Waiting for the Tide

I shall draw on the resources of the RYA (again) for some links that may be of interest this week:

• A piece on pre season checks seems to be relevant as cruiser owners prepare for launch: https://www.rya.org.uk/e-news/inbrief/dont-forget-your-pre-season-checks
• A short piece on COLREGS (that’s Collision Regulations if you’re not familiar with the term): https://www.rya.org.uk/Blog/Do%20you%20know%20your%20COLREGS
• From the RYA YouTube channel, how to use your VHF to call for help: https://youtu.be/PhosUOCSrQA
• Some resources from the Green Blue on greener boating (no, not green antifouling!): https://www.rya.org.uk/Blog/Take%20a%20fresh%20approach%20to%20boating%20this%20spring%20-%20The%20Green%20Blue%20online%20resources
• ..and finally, the RYA Dinghy Show is on the 26th / 27th February, details at: https://www.rya.org.uk/news/get-your-family-hooked-on-watersports-at-the-rya-dinghy-and-watersports-show

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
• 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
• QHM Portsmouth LNtM: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/portsmouth/local-notices

• Government information on Coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
• NHS information on Coronavirus: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
• RYA information on Coronovirus: https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge-advice/current-affairs/Pages/coronavirus-covid-19.aspx
• 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

Paul Tansom
Tidal Diamond Editor
tidal_diamonds

Diary Dates

Dinghy, Sailing, Cruiser

—

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

If you do not wish to receive such emails please contact Tudor Sailing Club at Tsclangstone or reply to this email.