Apr 09

Tidal Diamond 381 – Moorings, Cruiser Launch, Compound, Galley

Tidal Diamond No. 381

Moorings

I have been reminded by the Langstone Harbour Board that all mooring buoys are to be marked with the mooring number. Can all members please comply.

Steve Jones
Mooring Bosun

Cruiser Main Launch 12-13th April

As you are all aware this coming Saturday and Sunday we Launching the Cruisers.

Please attend the Briefing on Friday 11th we need as many as possible singing from the same script.

Main Points:

  • Parking – Kendal’s have given us permission to use their car park at the top of the approach road, please use this as we need clear access in the event of an emergency.
  • Check your engines will start prior to the weekend.
  • Bring a life jacket, the ferry boat will not accept you if do not have one.
  • Rig fore and aft lines for use by water babies.
  • If you have a radio switch it on, switch to low power and channel M1 or 37.
  • If you need crew speak to Linda when asked to prepare your boat for launch.
  • Maintenance cannot be claimed for launch weekend.
  • Please follow instructions if asked, we don’t shout orders to satisfy ourselves but to ensure a safe environment for all to work.

Safety first, do not wonder around once Hoist Tractor starts, meet in the club lounge where key personnel can allocate you a task.

Start 7.00am Sat 12th, first boats to ready for Launch at 7am.

26 boats not Launching on the weekend so the flow will stall at times whilst we lift boats out to access others.

Above all please be patient and offer your assistance to anyone who needs it.

See you all early Saturday.

Ian Smith
Bosun

Compound re-org

Compound re-org is imminent. I have looked around and as usual most of the ‘regular sailors’ have put this years plaques on their boats. Sadly that does leave a lot of other boats who, as yet, do not have a current sticker on. If tyres are left in one position they tend to go flat and generally degrade and I’m afraid this too has been the case with many of the trolley wheels. With all the winds and weather we have had this year a lot of the trolleys have lost their owners name labels, please ensure you put your name very clearly on the front of your trolley!

Please ensure your boat is not going to cause us problems during the compound re-org, check,

  • It has this years plaques on
  • It is easily movable
  • It is clearly named (with the correct owners surname!)
  • It is not full of water

We will also be clearing up the compound shortly and anything that is not named will be disposed of.
Please take any rubbish you generate home with you or simply pop it into the Household waste place – DO NOT LEAVE IT IN THE COMPOUND! It is simply not fair.

Thank you,

Linda Vacher
Compound Bosun

Galley Opening
For launch weekend

Thursday 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Bacon Butties (£1)

Friday 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Bacon Butties (£1)

Saturday
Breakfast – Closes at 11:00 am.
Lunch – 12:00 to 3:00 pm (£5 includes pudding)

Sunday
Breakfast – Closes at 11:00 am.
Lunch – 12:00 to whenever (£5 includes pudding)


Apr 06

Winter Mooring Inspection

A brief summary of work done over the winter and the latest chart of occupants Progress this year has been slow due to the weather conditions over the last few weeks. The inspection of the ground chain has been hampered by a thick carpet of weed over the seabed. Most of the ground chain being fully buried in short sections and partially buried through out.

Apr 06

Winter Mooring Inspection

A brief summary of work done over the winter and the latest chart of occupants Progress this year has been slow due to the weather conditions over the last few weeks. The inspection of the ground chain has been hampered by a thick carpet of weed over the seabed. Most of the ground chain being fully buried in short sections and partially buried through out.

Apr 05

RNSA/RDYC Friday Evening Racing – 2014

Welcome to the Friday series – a great way to start the weekend! And a great way to contribute to your clubs, and to get to meet members in both your own and other clubs. There are no entry fees, qualifications etc – just have a read of the sailing instructions and turn up (or you could do it the other way round, but you’ll need to read fast!).

Apr 05

RNSA/RDYC Friday Evening Racing – 2014

Welcome to the Friday series – a great way to start the weekend! And a great way to contribute to your clubs, and to get to meet members in both your own and other clubs. There are no entry fees, qualifications etc – just have a read of the sailing instructions and turn up (or you could do it the other way round, but you’ll need to read fast!).

Apr 04

Tidal Diamond 379 – Launch Briefing

Tidal Diamond No. 379

Launch Briefing – April Friday 11th 8pm

Hi all, the Launch Briefing will this year be held on Friday 11th at 8pm.

This is due to a clash with the Cadets who have had it their diary since the beginning of the year.

All are invited to attend but in particular the new cruiser owners. It will be good to see you all down for briefing as it is important and part of trying to make the Launch as safe as possible.

See you all on Friday 11th.

Ian Smith
Bosun

 


Apr 04

The Brilliance of Sunbeams – An Invitation to RNSA Members

The classic keel boat is a day racer for the connoisseur yachtsman; designed by Alfred Westmacott, the Sunbeam is regarded by many as his masterpiece. The design was commissioned in 1992 to form a new class on the River Hamble, the first headquarters of the Solent Sunbeams where it was ruled that all boat names should end with a ‘Y’.

Apr 04

The Brilliance of Sunbeams – An Invitation to RNSA Members

The classic keel boat is a day racer for the connoisseur yachtsman; designed by Alfred Westmacott, the Sunbeam is regarded by many as his masterpiece. The design was commissioned in 1992 to form a new class on the River Hamble, the first headquarters of the Solent Sunbeams where it was ruled that all boat names should end with a ‘Y’.

Apr 03

RNSA(P) Early Summer Series – Race 1 NHC

The NHC results are at the link below.

Apr 03

RNSA (P) Early Summer Series – Race 1

Fine racing conditions materialised for the first Wednesday race of the season, 10-15 knots of Easterly breeze that was not unduly cold, flat water and a tide that was only just starting to gather pace. Eleven boats made it to the start line off Gilkicker P:oint and the Race Officer onboard Tinker T set a short leeward/windward course to Browndown buoy and back.