Jak Pot/May Holiday/Lyne Tankard/Peel Pot/Weekend B 2015
Easter Trophy/Easterly Trophy/Bass Tankard/Image Trophy/Weekend A 2015
Pre Season Preparations
Neil Garrison is planning one further briefing�next weekend.
Saturday 7 March – Preparing to Start Dinghy Racing. – What you Really really need to know. Alternative tile “To fail to plan is to plan to fail”
Talks will run from 2.00pm to approx 5.00pm
To help with planning, it would be appreciated, though not essential, if you could book tickets using WebCollect The talks are, of course, free
LaserPerformance Weekend Sale
LaserPerformance Sale Day 2015 is on Saturday February 7th! They will be offering low prices on new, demo and display boats. They have been working hard with their suppliers to offer you super large discounts for one day only.
Steve from the body shop will be giving advice and demonstrations all day on how to best repair and fix your Laser. Rob Gutteridge will also be on hand all day with advice on how to get the best out of your Laser and rigging.
Limited availability, first come, first served!
-Boats available at discounted prices for one day only
-All orders will have to be paid for in full on the day
-People in the showroom take priority
If you aren�t able to make it to the showroom, don�t worry you can still gain from some super discounts on our website by using the special discount code SALEDAY15 (valid on the 7th & 8th February 2015)
Full boat range available at http://shopeu.laserperformance.com/
If you would like more information please contact the office on 01327 841600 or email [email protected]
Take advantage of these offers by getting in early as there are limited numbers of each boat available at these special prices and they are to be sold on a first come first served basis.
Youth Training
Some Advanced Youth Training sessions, open to all former trainees, and all 2014 trainees who were part way through training, have been scheduled as detailed below.
April 4th 2015
April 11th 2015
April 18th 2015
April 25th 2015
May 2nd 2015
Also, there will be an all day Assistant Instructor Training Course on April 4th and 11th. Please speak to Neil Garrison if your son or daughter are interested in attending as a certain sailing ability is required.
We could win a new safety boat
How would a new Rigiflex safety boat look on Bass? You have until January 31 to enter the competition to win the boat with new Suzuki engine – a package worth �4,500. All you have to do is enter by completing an online form
Bass� Burns Night Supper
Views were unanimous. This was the best Members� social event at the Clubhouse for quite a while. Claire, Lucy and Kirstie had pulled out all the stops. There were immaculate tartan table covers and serviettes plus a wee dram of whisky at each place setting. In the absence of a piper, Alistair was in charge of downloading the themed music.
And then the guests arrived with some suitably attired for the occasion. Pauline wore, arguably, the most chic Scottish outfit while Graham had, without doubt, the most flamboyant national dress – to which Judith commented that he wasn�t with her!
Proceedings started with Mark summoning all to the tables before AJ, complete with kilt, recited an Ode to the Haggis ending in the ritual stabbing! This was accompanied by Alistair�s bagpipes and the downing of the dram! The three chefs then served all with the main course featuring the haggis and, despite generous portions, there was another helping for all who fancied one. Next came a fruit pudding with whisky laced cream for those who dared. And, finally, a gigantic cheeseboard with six varieties of cheese was placed on each table.
Some abandoned this final offering and took to the dance floor to make the most of the music which, by then, seemed to have moved into an Irish theme! Others just relaxed and chatted at their tables and nearly three hours had passed before some made the move for home.
Who needs a sailing season when we can have pre season events like this one?
Thomas’ Twitterings
The event provoked some thoughts and observations from a man that almost always has a camera to hand
Subscription Renewals
In the early hours of New Year’s day, our membership system, WebCollect, auto generated renewals and emailed members the categories that are being renewed, and the method of collection.
A subsequent email seems to have caused some confusion resulting in various members duplicating their subscription order. These additional orders are being monitored and corrected as necessary.
If changes to your membership categories from last year are necessary either let David know, or login and make the necessary amendments.
If you wish to take up an option to pay for camping weekends at a discounted rate, this can be added without having to re-enter your membership categories.
If you have any queries or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us.
High Winds
It has been noticed that a Supernova has been blown off its trailer and is on its side leaning onto another boat. No obvious damage at present, but it needs lifting onto its trailer and tied down.
With the current round of high winds, pop down to the club and check your boat is secure and safe. What else is there to do at this time of year?