Tidal Diamond No. 322

Cruiser Update

For the weekend after cruiser launch (Easter weekend), the calendar is showing Chichester Harbour. This is a good shake down run and, if staying at the marina, means there is power available for heating if it is cold at night.

There are also some lovely walks from there for those interested. Good food is available at the sailing club or the marina restaurant. I have put a notice on the cruiser board for names of those interested (I will probably need more details for a final booking as “Premier” normally request this).

It may be possible to book some spaces at Emsworth yacht harbour which is great if anyone fancies some good live music at the Lord Raglan on the Sunday night – again I will need details of those interested.

The traditional start of season Folly trip is down for the weekend of the 13th / 14th April so the weather may be a little bit better and the hours of daylight a little longer. Again, there is a notice on the board asking for names etc.

As we are unlikely be in the water, at least for Easter, if there are takers for this trip, it would be good if someone could act as contact / focal point at the marina (we may cheat and come round by car in the evening for the meal).

Roger Smith
Cruiser Captain.

!!! MUG AMNESTY !!!

Could anyone that has borrowed TSC mugs from the galley please return them as soon as possible to the club (and especially before Cruiser Launch on 23rd March). Also, if you have any unwanted mugs that are in tip top condition we would really appreciate them being donated to the club.

Many thanks
The TSC Galley Crew

Cruiser Launch : Galley Opening Hours

FRIDAY 22nd March : 12-2pm

SATURDAY 23rd March

Breakfast 8.00 until 10.30am
Lunch Midday until 3.00pm
Tea and cakes will be served in the afternoon

SUNDAY 24th March

Breakfast 8.00 until 10.30am
Lunch Midday until 3.00pm
Tea and cakes will be served in the afternoon

If you are stuck on the water and would like food to be put aside for later please radio in to request this.

Please note that food serving times will be made as flexible as possible but we will need to prepare for lunches after the breakfast servings.

The galley crew are giving up a lot of their time over cruiser launch weekend so please take time for a smile or a thank you.

Regards
TSC Social Committee

Cruiser Launch 23rd/24th March.

This year we are faced with an unprecedented number of boats (currently 36) choosing not to launch on the appointed relaunch date. This is mainly due to the prolonged cold weather we have experienced, together with a number of boats having been symblasted and requiring remedial work that requires warmer conditions.

It is crucial that we have an accurate account of who is not launching. Please advise Richard Calas on 07811 000752 to CONFIRM that you WILL or WILL NOT be launching, even if you have already told us. If no communication is received prior to Friday 16th March it will be assumed that you are launching.

Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate the specific requirements of those staying ashore, there is every possibly that you may find yourself penned in and not able to launch when you want to due to the numbers involved. We have to clear the summer Dinghy space and leave space enough for the tenders of those who will be afloat.

There will be a lot of delays during the weekend whilst non- launching boats are being moved to a parked area. Owners of non-launching boats MUST ENSURE their boats are ready in all respects to be lifted and be available to move blocks and ladders as and when required. Please remember that all cruiser owners are required on both Saturday and Sunday to be available as and when required for what is an extra ordinary amount of work that we are faced with this year.

I strongly urge all owners to be present at the safety brief to be held next Wednesday 20th March at 2000 in the club house.

Finally, for all of those staying ashore, there will be limited opportunities subject to tide, club sailing activities and availability of Tractor drivers/hoist operators to launch prior to 1st May.

Club policy is that an overstay fee is charged for boats not designated as “Sick boat status”. The latter is not something easily granted. Please all talk to each other and ensure you don’t miss your window of opportunity. It may end up being costly.

I do hope the weather improves and that we all get back on the water ,in the fullness of time, and enjoy the forthcoming sailing season.

George Thomson
Bosun

Tidal Diamond No. 321

CALLING ALL CADETS

You may have seen that Portsmouth Watersports Centre are offering children’s sailing tuition at Easter (March 25th -28th April 2nd -5th and 8th-12th) bookable on a daily basis.

The standard price is £40 per day but to all Cadets of Tudor Sailing Club it is £30 per day or £15 per ½ day if booked before 17 March.

This is a great opportunity to work towards your RYA Stage 1, 2 or 3 qualifications or improve your boat handling with qualified instructors.

We have a great fleet of RS Tera, RS Feva and RS Visions.

Running Along side these days we have Multi Activity days running.

For more information or to book, contact the centre on;

Tel: 023 9266 3873

Email:portsmouth.watersports

This Special Tudor Rate is not available on line so please call or email and mention this special offer when booking.

Tidal Diamond No. 320

New Trustee

As I am now Commodore, I feel that it is in the club’s best interests if I step down from my post as a Club Trustee as soon as a replacement Trustee can be appointed.

Consequently, the Commodore and Executive Committee invite expressions of interest from members who could support the club in the role of Trustee.

The following are extracts from the Constitution regarding the Trustees:

· The Property of the Club shall be vested in three Trustees who shall be appointed by the Executive Committee and shall hold office for five years or until resignation from the Club or withdrawal.

· The Trustees of the Club shall have the right to attend Executive Committee Meetings in a non-voting capacity.

· All property of the Club shall be vested in the Trustees to be dealt with by them as the Executive Committee may from time to time direct by resolution (of which an entry in the Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence).

· The Trustees shall be indemnified against risk and expenses out of the Club property.

· No person shall be elected a trustee or officer of the Club unless:

· He/she has completed one year of membership.

· His/her name and permanent address, shown on a list of Local Government Electors, is within forty miles radius

Further details can be obtained from the Commodore or Hon. Secretary.

Please confirm your interest in writing to the Hon Secretary, Mo Clark, by Friday 15th March 2013.

Richard Gunn – Commodore

Tidal Diamond No. 319

Cadets Social Evening – Wednesday 27th February at 18:30

It would be great to see as many cadets and parents as possible for the evening.

We will have a mini-pool or table football competition.

Steve Francis – Social Committee

New Editors for Tidal Diamonds and Ebb & Flow

I am very pleased to report that the Executive Committee have appointed new editors for Tidal Diamonds and Ebb & Flow. They will be taking over those positions with immediate effect and are:

Tidal Diamonds Editor – Paul Tansom – email: tidal_diamonds

Ebb & Flow Editor – Richard Curtis – email: ebbnflow

Please make sure that you use the correct email address now that we have separate editors for the two publications.

Richard Gunn – Commodore

All contributions for Tidal Diamonds to me by noon on Wednesdays please; please allow plenty of time
for emails to reach me. However exceptions will always be made for emergencies.

Regards,

Richard Gunn

Editor Tidal Diamonds and Ebb & Flow

Tudor Sailing Club

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Tidal Diamond No. 318

Deadline for the March Ebb and Flow – this is this Friday 22nd February.

As usual, we need your input to make Ebb and Flow interesting; if you are writing an article (please do), a few photos help to make it even more interesting (and make it easier to adjust it to fit in the space available).

We have appointed a new Editor but are awaiting his acceptance, please send all contributions to ebbnflow and then we can be sure that they get to the right person. Please check that you get an acknowledgment of receipt, to make sure that it has been received.

Richard Gunn, almost ex-Editor Ebb & Flow – ebbnflow

Membership Renewal

If you have not renewed your club membership, please note that renewals must be completed by 28th February 2013. By popular demand, an additional renewal session at the clubhouse has been fitted in for Friday 22nd February between 8.00 to 10.00 pm

The last opportunity to renew in person will be Wednesday 27th February and renewals must be complete by 28th February 2012.

Renewals taking place after this date mean that you are rejoining the club as a new member and you therefore incur a financial penalty of a joining fee, that’s an additional £150, as well as the inconvenience of having to apply for and/or possibly losing your mooring/compound space, so, please don’t leave your renewal too late.

Any issues or concerns, please contact me as soon as possible. Thanks

Mo Clark – Hon Secretary

023 9259 6711

Talk Postponed

The talk by David Goldfinch due to take place this Friday evening 22nd February has been postponed to March, exact date to be notified.

Kathy Gunn – Social Committee

Crew Match System
Just a reminder that the Tudor Crew Match system is live on the web site. There are members looking to be matched up for the next two Icicle races so, if you have a double handed dinghy and you fancy a sail, please go to the web site and check out Crewmatch.

Rob Nicholson – Sailing Committee

Bosun’s Communiqué

Launch weekend is rapidly approaching (23/24th March). Please make every effort to ensure your boat is ready. If it is your intention to stay ashore, please contact Richard Calas or myself so that we can plan accordingly. We have more owners choosing to extend their stay ashore this year for a number of reasons. Please be advised that if it is your intention to stay ashore, then it is your responsibility to arrange your launch (working around club sailing activities) in conjunction with procedures as laid down in club byelaws.

The launch of boats during the lift in weekend is a speedier and safer/preferred method given the support available. Things are not as straight forward when arranging your own launch. (Moving tenders, finding a suitable slot/tidal window, no water babies, no water taxi/tug boat, no road marshals, arranging you own tractor driver, banksman and crew).

Please also begin to think about clearing any rubbish away that has accumulated during the fitting out period. It is not fair that others should have to do this for you.

It’s good to see so many boats anti-fouled. Make the best of the dry weather. We have 4 weekends to go!

George Thomson – Bosun

Portsmouth Watersports Centre – 25% off courses booked before 17th March
Just to let you know that currently, next door at Portsmouth Watersports Centre they are offering all of their courses at a 25% reduction for bookings made before 17 March. For example RYA safety boat is £195 instead of the usual £260
For details see their website: http://www.portsmouthwatersports.com but note that bookings must currently be made by telephone as the website is not recognising the reductions.

Rob Nicholson – Cadet Captain

All contributions for Tidal Diamonds to me by noon on Wednesdays please; please allow plenty of time
for emails to reach me. However exceptions will always be made for emergencies.

Regards,

Richard Gunn

Editor Tidal Diamonds and Ebb & Flow

Tudor Sailing Club

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