Tidal Diamond No. 476

Diary Dates

Tractor and Hoist

I am pleased to report that the work on the tractor is now virtually complete and it should be connected to the hoist and back in action in the next few days.

Meanwhile, if anyone is looking for maintenance, the tractor wheels need to be rubbed down and painted; please contact the Bosuns if you are interested.

Richard Gunn
Commodore

Cruiser Racing

The final race of the season will be the re-run of the RNLI Nab Tower trophy. This race has been rescheduled for this coming Sunday, the 27/09, with a 1400 start from the ECA start line. SI instructions can be found on the website, a signing on sheet and hard copies of the SI will be displayed on the Cruiser Notice board.

Andrew Healey

Christmas Raffle

See attached poster.

Sarah Bryant

Member organised winter soda blast

I am trying to gauge interest from cruiser owners as to the possibility of getting together a group who wish to have the hulls of their boats soda blasted. This could be either to remove several layers of antifoul or to get back to original gelcoat to enable a preventative epoxy coating system to be applied to reduce the chances of osmosis. The soda blasting can also be used as the first stage in a copper coating system application process.

Consultation with the Bosuns committee have led to the agreement that such works could take place, but it would need to be done after lift in next year (i.e. cruisers wanting the blasting carried out would stay in the compound once other boats launched). This would enable the contractor easier access to craft wanting the service, they can all be kept together to minimise cleaning up and would prevent any damage or blasting media covering boats in the compound.

I have already approached a company with a view to carrying out such work and the suggestion has been that the more persons wanting the soda blasting, the more discount we can obtain to carry out the works. As a guide, I have been quoted £580 + VAT to blast a 26ft bilge keel boat. But this price would reduce if more boats are worked on at the same time.

I’m more than happy to coordinate owners and the contractor/scheduling, so if anyone is thinking of having such work carried out or wants more info, please email me on: mickywillis. I will also approach a number of other contractors who offer the service to see if I can obtain a better price.

Thanks,

Micky Willis

Tidal Diamond No. 476

Diary Dates

Tractor and Hoist

I am pleased to report that the work on the tractor is now virtually complete and it should be connected to the hoist and back in action in the next few days.

Meanwhile, if anyone is looking for maintenance, the tractor wheels need to be rubbed down and painted; please contact the Bosuns if you are interested.

Richard Gunn
Commodore

Cruiser Racing

The final race of the season will be the re-run of the RNLI Nab Tower trophy. This race has been rescheduled for this coming Sunday, the 27/09, with a 1400 start from the ECA start line. SI instructions can be found on the website, a signing on sheet and hard copies of the SI will be displayed on the Cruiser Notice board.

Andrew Healey

Christmas Raffle

See attached poster.

Sarah Bryant

Member organised winter soda blast

I am trying to gauge interest from cruiser owners as to the possibility of getting together a group who wish to have the hulls of their boats soda blasted. This could be either to remove several layers of antifoul or to get back to original gelcoat to enable a preventative epoxy coating system to be applied to reduce the chances of osmosis. The soda blasting can also be used as the first stage in a copper coating system application process.

Consultation with the Bosuns committee have led to the agreement that such works could take place, but it would need to be done after lift in next year (i.e. cruisers wanting the blasting carried out would stay in the compound once other boats launched). This would enable the contractor easier access to craft wanting the service, they can all be kept together to minimise cleaning up and would prevent any damage or blasting media covering boats in the compound.

I have already approached a company with a view to carrying out such work and the suggestion has been that the more persons wanting the soda blasting, the more discount we can obtain to carry out the works. As a guide, I have been quoted £580 + VAT to blast a 26ft bilge keel boat. But this price would reduce if more boats are worked on at the same time.

I’m more than happy to coordinate owners and the contractor/scheduling, so if anyone is thinking of having such work carried out or wants more info, please email me on: mickywillis. I will also approach a number of other contractors who offer the service to see if I can obtain a better price.

Thanks,

Micky Willis

Tidal Diamond No. 475

Diary Dates

Hoist

Please do not park cars near the tractors and hoist. The guys tried to reconnect but were unable to with the cars parked in front. We need to renew inspection certificate but cannot book this till the hoist is connected and working. We are now in the phase of early lift in so be very mindful of where you park.

Regards

Ian Smith
Bosun

Tidal Diamond No. 475

Diary Dates

Hoist

Please do not park cars near the tractors and hoist. The guys tried to reconnect but were unable to with the cars parked in front. We need to renew inspection certificate but cannot book this till the hoist is connected and working. We are now in the phase of early lift in so be very mindful of where you park.

Regards

Ian Smith
Bosun

Tidal Diamond No. 474

Diary Dates

Barts Bash

This Sunday at 3pm is Barts Bash in memory of Andrew “Bart” Simpson after whom one of our club boats is now named. Last year we had over 30 boats out for Barts Bash. I wonder if we can beat that this year?

The emphasis is on fun and participation by all on a very short simple course near to the club house. So if you have a friend you have been meaning to get out on the water Barts bash is your chance. The event is cadet friendly as we have 3 patrol boats planned and the wind is forecast to be very light indeed. We now have 3 Club boats – 2 fevas and a Quba so if you don’t have access to a suitable boat these might be an option, Maybe an option for parents of cadets, maybe let the kids helm whilst you crew for them?

We don’t have a booking system yet for club boats so I suggest you book a boat by leaving a comment on the event on the website: http://tudorsailing.org.uk/TudorSailing/04_membersecure/Calendar/sailing_display.php?id=123

There is a signup page for Barts Bash at http://www.bartsbash.com/participants-by-venue/6044 You don’t have to sign up… but it’s free and it helps to get in the spirit.

See you at Barts Bash!

Rob Nicholson
Cadet Captain

Sunday 20th September Bar Opening

Please note that the bar will be open from 1400 to 1700 this Sunday instead of the usual 1200 to 1445 in order to support the Bart’s Bash event.

Regards,

Jason Chipper
Bar Manager

Found – VHF handheld radio

Have you lost a handheld VHF radio in the last week? If so, please get in touch with me and describe the model and when and where you lost it. If possible give the serial number.

Paul Tansom
Tidal Diamond Editor

EDS-UK Charity Meeting

The club has been booked for an meeting for EDS-UK on Tuesday 22nd September. This event is open to club members who may be interested. Details below:

“Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic disorder in which the structure of connective tissue is abnormal due to a gene mutation. This results in abnormally fragile and hyper-extensible tissues throughout the body which can lead to a range of multi-systemic symptoms; the effect on the body is widespread and not limited to one body system. There are different types of this condition with a vast spectrum of symptoms which can lead to physical disability or, in some cases, be life limiting.

Ehlers-Danlos UK assists people suffering from this condition or their carers and make people more aware of this disorder. The meeting on Tuesday, 22 September 2015 starting at 7.30pm is to provide support to those suffering with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or to give information to those who think they might have it. Non-members are welcome to attend one meeting before they are required to join EDS-UK. More information can be found at http://www.ehlers-danlos.org.”

Tessa Young

Tidal Diamond No. 474

Diary Dates

Barts Bash

This Sunday at 3pm is Barts Bash in memory of Andrew “Bart” Simpson after whom one of our club boats is now named. Last year we had over 30 boats out for Barts Bash. I wonder if we can beat that this year?

The emphasis is on fun and participation by all on a very short simple course near to the club house. So if you have a friend you have been meaning to get out on the water Barts bash is your chance. The event is cadet friendly as we have 3 patrol boats planned and the wind is forecast to be very light indeed. We now have 3 Club boats – 2 fevas and a Quba so if you don’t have access to a suitable boat these might be an option, Maybe an option for parents of cadets, maybe let the kids helm whilst you crew for them?

We don’t have a booking system yet for club boats so I suggest you book a boat by leaving a comment on the event on the website: http://tudorsailing.org.uk/TudorSailing/04_membersecure/Calendar/sailing_display.php?id=123

There is a signup page for Barts Bash at http://www.bartsbash.com/participants-by-venue/6044 You don’t have to sign up… but it’s free and it helps to get in the spirit.

See you at Barts Bash!

Rob Nicholson
Cadet Captain

Sunday 20th September Bar Opening

Please note that the bar will be open from 1400 to 1700 this Sunday instead of the usual 1200 to 1445 in order to support the Bart’s Bash event.

Regards,

Jason Chipper
Bar Manager

Found – VHF handheld radio

Have you lost a handheld VHF radio in the last week? If so, please get in touch with me and describe the model and when and where you lost it. If possible give the serial number.

Paul Tansom
Tidal Diamond Editor

EDS-UK Charity Meeting

The club has been booked for an meeting for EDS-UK on Tuesday 22nd September. This event is open to club members who may be interested. Details below:

“Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic disorder in which the structure of connective tissue is abnormal due to a gene mutation. This results in abnormally fragile and hyper-extensible tissues throughout the body which can lead to a range of multi-systemic symptoms; the effect on the body is widespread and not limited to one body system. There are different types of this condition with a vast spectrum of symptoms which can lead to physical disability or, in some cases, be life limiting.

Ehlers-Danlos UK assists people suffering from this condition or their carers and make people more aware of this disorder. The meeting on Tuesday, 22 September 2015 starting at 7.30pm is to provide support to those suffering with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or to give information to those who think they might have it. Non-members are welcome to attend one meeting before they are required to join EDS-UK. More information can be found at http://www.ehlers-danlos.org.”

Tessa Young

Tidal Diamond No. 473

Diary Dates

Rugby World Cup

Live on the BIG SCREEN at TSC!!

First fixture : England vs Fiji : 8.00 PM Friday 18th September.
Get there early to grab a drink before the contest begins.
Curry will be available to purchase.

If we get enough people at TSC for this match we plan to put additional matches on as well.

Thanks

Steve Francis
Social Secretary