May 04

New Windy Wagon!

The RNSA Windsurfing Section have procured a new Windsurfing Kit trailer which is available for RNSA Windsurfers and Dinghy Sailors to transport their craft in RNSA Style! The RNSA Windsurfing Section have used their Sports Equipment Grant from the Sports Lottery for the benefit of all with the purchase of a superb enclosed trailer which is suitable for a wide range of watersports.

May 04

New Windy Wagon!

The RNSA Windsurfing Section have procured a new Windsurfing Kit trailer which is available for RNSA Windsurfers and Dinghy Sailors to transport their craft in RNSA Style! The RNSA Windsurfing Section have used their Sports Equipment Grant from the Sports Lottery for the benefit of all with the purchase of a superb enclosed trailer which is suitable for a wide range of watersports.

May 01

RNSA(P) Early Summer Series Race 4

A perfect evening for racing It was a perfect evening for racing when the fleet assembled at Gilkicker on Wednesday. A relatively short course was set to Bob Kemp, North Sturbridge and return in consideration of possible wind fade. As it turned out we could have sailed the course twice around. In the first start Widgeon (Nick Fletcher) were off to a flying start rounded the gate mark , set their spinnaker and were never headed on the water.

May 01

Tidal Diamond 329 – Patrol boat, Gould trophy, Security, Sign writing

Tidal Diamond No. 329

Club Patrol boat users

Following the recent increase in propeller damage to the Club Rib the Sailing Committee would like to advise all crews of the club patrol boats that there has been a change in the manor in which the boats are to be recovered. The boats are to be driven to the side of the slipway and the engine stopped and the crew are to get out and then guide the boat onto the trolley. This is to stop the boats from being driven over the slipway.

After recovery, each engine should be run through with fresh water. The recent problems with the Rib engine were compounded by the state of the cooling system. In an attempt to ensure the longevity of all the club engines we are reminding everyone who uses the boats that this needs to be done.

Thank you everyone for your co operation

Mark Webb
Sailing Committee member.

Gould Trophy

Saturday will see the first leg of the Gould Trophy with the return scheduled for Monday the 6th of May. Please find attached a copy of the sailing instructions, a signing on sheet is displayed on the Cruiser notice board together with additional hard copies of the revised sailing instructions. Note, to save any confusion, there is one list for booking meals at Lymington and another list for signing on for the race.

Andy Healey

Club Security

Could all members please make sure that the club gates and doors are kept shut and locked even if you are working in the compound. There have been recent reports of compound gates left open with nobody visible and also the gents changing room door being propped open with nobody around.

Richard Gunn
Commodore

Sign writing

If any member has sign writing skills, could they please get in contact with me as I want the get the Commodore name board updated.

Richard Gunn
Commodore

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May 01

RNSA Thames Valley Branch – Boat Bimble Event at Medmenham Fields

Saturday 15 June 2013. The Boat Bimble to Cliveden Reach last September proved a very successful day out and it was suggested at the Branch AGM last November that a similar event, based elsewhere on the river, might prove similarly popular. Ease of access for both boaters and bimblers, and particularly the latter, proved a prime consideration last year and so this year, as you know, the venue chosen is Medmenham fields, between Marlow and Henley.

May 01

RNSA Falmouth Cruising – Bank Holiday weekend meet in Fowey

Gridiron pontoon reserved and Fowey Gallants SC for dinner Saturday evening. email Ian at rnsafalmouth@gmail.com to book in

May 01

CTP – RNSA NW, N Wales, Isle of Man Group and RNVRYC members in the area.

BY KIND PERMISSION OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER HMS EAGLET THERE WILL BE A COCKTAIL PARTY FOR THE RNSA NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND, NORTH WALES AND THE ISLE OF MAN GROUP IN THE WARDROOM HMS EAGLET, EAST BRUNSWICK DOCK, SEFTON STREET, LIVERPOOL L3 4DZ ON MONDAY 8 JULY 2013 FROM 1930 until 2100. Wine, soft drinks and canapés will be served.

Apr 30

Visiting Cherbourg? A RNSA benefit agreed with Port Chantereyne

PORT CHANTEREYNE has agreed to offer a discount to all RNSA members visiting their marina in 2013 on presentation of your membership card. Berthing in the marina in Cherbourg is based upon categories of length. Members will be charged two categories below their actual category, which is the equivale Please visit their website: www.

Apr 29

Fastnet 2013

Opportunity for a place on Frers 45 Echo Zulu crew for the 2013 Fastnet campaign. EZ is a classic 1990 Frers design; race oriented on deck, comfortable below. Ideally fit, with offshore sailing and racing experience, you will join an experienced and close knit crew, participate in the Qualifier program as well as the main event, and complete a sea survival course.

Apr 28

SOR 2013 – Call for Crew

Skippers & Crew needed 10-14 Jun 13 for this year's SOR Services Offshore Regatta – 10-14 Jun 13 The regatta will run as above in 2 Vic 34s and 1 X-332. The RAFSA are running the regatta this year and the plan is to race to and around the Channel Islands before heading back to Gosport. Willing volunteers are required to make up the crews so please get back to me asap to confirm if you wish to compete.