Tidal Diamond No. 350

Cruiser Recovery

Despite the best efforts of our team, we have serious problems with the tractor hydraulics. Consequently we have to postpone the Cruiser recovery until next weekend. In view of the predicted storm on Monday, we will be running a water taxi service for those that wish to check and secure their boats; this will run from 10:00 to 15:00 tomorrow (Saturday). Lunches will be served on Saturday as normal for a Cruiser recovery, please come along.

Richard Gunn
Commodore

Tidal Diamond No. 349

Cruiser Recovery Weekend

Due to the strong winds expected over the weekend, to reduce windage, all skippers should lower their sprayhoods before entering the hoist and leave them lowered until after Monday’s predicted storm. It is also recommended that furling genoas are secured with a tie tied around the sail through the clew.

Richard Gunn, Commodore and George Thomson, Bosun

STORAGE OF TENDERS – CORRECTION

It has been bought to the attention of the Executive Committee that the charging policy for the storage of tenders, in accordance with Byelaws, was voted on and agreed at the 2011 AGM. Based on this, it was wrong to change the charging policy without first putting it to the membership.

Currently all those with tenders have been invoiced for winter storage space. If you choose to take your tender home or store it underneath your boat and can do so to the satisfaction of the Bosuns, you can present your invoice to the Bosun, who will advise the Hon Secretary to alter the database accordingly and you will not be expected to pay that element of the invoice.

Apologies for any confusion this may have caused and thanks to those who rightfully pointed out the error.

George Thomson, Bosun

Tidal Diamond No. 348

Thanks for Work Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

On behalf of all club members, I would like to thank the three Richard Clark, Andy Goodyear and Ian Smith for all of the hard work which they have put in to get the large tractor and the hoist ready for the cruiser recovery.

Similarly, I would like to thank Dave Goldfinch for all of the work that he has done to get the RIB repaired for the forthcoming weekend and the winter dinghy racing.

Richard Gunn
Commodore

Halloween Party

Tickets are now on sale for the Halloween party taking place on Saturday 2nd November, starting at 7.00pm.

It will be an optional (but recommended!) fancy dress with a best pumpkin competition and party games.

Last year was a really good night with lots of fun had by all.

Individual tickets £4.00
Family of 4 tickets £15.00
Family of 5 tickets £18.00

Can you let Steve Francis know asap if you would like tickets and also your choice of food.

It really is very helpful if we know the numbers of people coming and food choice so we don’t waste food and can plan the evening properly. Thank you.

Food choice is Chilli & Rice or Chicken Nuggets (with proper chicken breast) & chips.

If you would like to bring along a cake to share that would be great !

steve
socialsec

07710 941241

Steve Francis

Galley & Bar Christmas Sundays

Please note that the galley and bar will be closed on the following dates.

Sunday 22nd December
Sunday 29th December
Sunday 5th January

Thanks

Steve Francis / Mark Tranter