Apr 15

Tidal Diamond 382 – Cruiser Launch

Tidal Diamond No. 382

Cruiser Launch

Down now to the gritty stuff!

Please remove all your woods and rubbish by the compound reorganisation on the Saturday the 26th, any left after this date will be burnt (I’m not joking have already a brazier organised) it’s not fair on Bosuns to have to clear up after you and will cost the club if I have to get a skip in!!

Ladders not locked up will be under my lock and key shortly, we have 31 cruisers in the compound so security is an issue, you will need to contact myself if you want them released.

If parking in the compound please ensure you check the Log Book for boats launching during your stay, there is nothing worse than organising drivers, banksmen and crew to find your blocked in by a car!! Up until compound reorganisation there is space behind the cruisers, Easter weekend this is the best place to park.

Ensure you mark all you gear that is staying in the compound, stickers and your name should be clearly displayed, if we can’t identify an owner it will again be disposed off.

Lock the compound gates, just because there are cars around doesn’t mean there are members around, if someone is in the compound they will have a key to get out! The club is regularly found to be open and not a sole in sight. If you have tradesmen in the compound working on your boat then you must also be in attendance do not give them your key to gain entry.

I will endeavour to contact all remaining cruiser owners in the compound to ask for your intentions and approx. launch date. Remember it is your responsibility to organise Driver, Banksmen and Crew for your launch, you must also ensure you book the slip and hoist using the Bosuns Log Book located in the club lounge. Club events take priority over launches so organise around these.

Thank you in advance for your assistance in keeping the compound tidy.

With the gritty stuff out the way I’d like to personally thank everyone for their support over this Launch, this being my first as Bosun I can say it has been a positive experience and for once the weather was on our side, great team effort in all departments.

Ian Smith
Bosun


Apr 14

SPRING SERIES RACES 1 AND 2.

ROLL UP ROLL UP....FOR THE FIRST RACE(S) OF THE 2014 SEASON.

Sunday 20th April.  Spring Series Races 1 and 2. The weather outlook is favourable F3 building F4, with some warm sunshine to boot.

Start time for Race 1 is 11am, with the Race 2 early in the afternoon after a break for a spot of lunch. 

Looking forward to seeing lots of you at the club.

Steve.

 

Ok, I lied about the weather

Apr 14

Branch cruise to Heybridge 3/5 May 2014

Modified plans To make better use of tides, we visit Heybridge first. Once locked in we have been invited to the Combine Services museum. On Sunday lock out and re assemble at anchour off Osea Island, on a mooring opposite Marconi Sailin Club, Branwell or Brightlingsea. Weather will be major influnecne.

Apr 10

Brass Monkeys and Dogs off Chains

Apr 10

RNSA(P) Early Summer Series – Race 2 NHC

The NHC results for race 2 are at the link below.

Apr 10

RNSA(P) Early Summer Series – Race 2 NHC

The NHC results for race 2 are at the link below.

Apr 10

RNSA (P) Early Summer Series – Race 2 IRC

A cracking evening for a sail! 10 - 15 knots of south westerly breeze and not a raindrop in sight. With Jolly Jack Tar the designated SOOD but with key players packing their bags for Antigua, it fell to Tinker T once again to get the racing underway. Mother Bank and back was selected as a true Windward - Leeward course and at just over 4 miles it would give the tiddlers time to get home for tea.

Apr 10

RNSA (P) Early Summer Series – Race 2 IRC

A cracking evening for a sail! 10 - 15 knots of south westerly breeze and not a raindrop in sight. With Jolly Jack Tar the designated SOOD but with key players packing their bags for Antigua, it fell to Tinker T once again to get the racing underway. Mother Bank and back was selected as a true Windward - Leeward course and at just over 4 miles it would give the tiddlers time to get home for tea.

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.