Actually, no secret to anyone who’s been following the forum. Toddy’s building his secret weapon for the new season – a new mirror. You can follow its progress here
Ever Been Caught at Nichol End?
You can never have a quick visit to the chandlers at Nichol End, Portinscale, especially if you’re served by Nick or Jane. Well when a local reporter went to buy a launch ticket, he didn’t get away without writing a book (well a big article) on the life and times of Nick Newby. Want to find out more? Recognise anyone else in the photo shoot? (NO, it’s not Toggle)
Something in the Air?
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I don’t know what these two have been up to, but they’ll try to suggest it’s an après ski activity (For Ian it doesn’t have to be après ski!). Perhaps it’s something to do with a missing Mr Potatohead – has he been lost, murdered, or just kidnapped?What’s Lesley like – she spends a week skiing away from her new man, she comes back and he’s missed her so much that he proposes marriage! Don’t know whether she’s trying to get out of crewing, but she said yes. Many congratulations to both Lesley and Andrew.
What more can we be in for this year? Pop back later in the week, and I’ll add a bit more gossip… |
Those Boots were Made for Walking!
and that’s just what they did. A team of 17 members turned out for a 2 hour march from the Derwent Lodge Hotel and were treated to a two course meal (+ seconds!) for their efforts. If only you’d been there. Perhaps that’l tempt you to come to the next close season walk asthey it was very enjoyable, with good company and a chance for a good gossip as well.
Talking of gossip, have you heard that Andy and Emma are engaged? Many congratulations to them both. Although Andy was a few months behind brother Nick in asking the question, he’ll be walking down the aisle some months ahead of Nick. Andy and Emma are planning to make Emma’s dream come true by having their reception at the club later in the year.
Have you noticed anything suspicious when you’ve been at the club recently? Unfortunately someone’s been helping themselves to oil from our tank. Hopefully, the new lock will deter future activity, but if you have anything to report let us know so that we know when to check on the CCTV system.
55th AGM
At the 55th AGM, held on Sunday 3rd December, Steve Hunt gave up his vices (or so we’re led to believe) and was elected Commodore for the forthcoming year. After successfully organising the NSSA Regatta this year, Dave Nicholson was elected as vice commodore (he should find organising Bass Week a breeze in comparison!)
At the meeting a discussion took place regarding subscriptions for the forthcoming season. A motion to keep them at current levels was defeated and it was agreed that subscriptions should be increased in line with inflation and set as follows
| Ordinary/Associate Member | £139.00 |
| Affiliated Member | £56.00 |
| Family Member | £63.00 |
| Junior Member | £25.00 |
| Senior Member | £97.00 |
| Country Member | £67.00 |
| Launch Fee (Payable for each boat) | £22.50 |
With Hugh Godfrey (aided and abetted by Rhonwen Bryce) stepping down after three years, Roy Blackburn was elected into the post of Hon Sailing Secretary. Also stepping down were Alan Nicholson and Robin Dawson. Toddy (alias Dave Todhunter) and Bridget (alias Jose Hodgkins) were elected to fill the roles of boats & buoys chair, and PRO respectively.
Alan Smith was elected into son Tim’s role as Mirror fleet captain.
After much discussion, and a little confusion, the rule regarding junior membership was amended in accordance with the following:
Delete clauses 3A viia and viib and substitute
“3A vii – Junior family members being persons prior to their 18th birthday or 23rd birthday if still undergoing full time education. There shall be no lower age limit for junior family members. For persons under 16, junior family membership allows and requires one non sailing parent or guardian to supervise the junior family member at all times during their attendance at the club.
Junior family members shall be automatically transferred to ordinary or associate membership on the 31st December following their 18th birthday or 23rd birthday if still undergoing full time education.”
Discussion followed regarding fleet composition, and the way ahead, but at present there are no proposals for change. The new sailing secretary will consider the situation next season and report back to members.
As the meeting closed, Trustee Herb Telford gave a vote of thanks to the retiring Commodore Mik Chappell.
Water, Water Everywhere!
Thanks to Alan Nicholson for these pics of the foreshore (what’s left of it). The lake level still has a short way to go until it gets to the flood level of Jan 05, but more rain is on its way.
RYA Community Award
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Herb Telford travelled to London in November to receive his RYA Community Award in the Lifetime Commitment to Sailing category and here he is receiving his gong which he proudly showed around at last night’s annual dinner |
Grand Finale
The final race of the season seemed as it may have already happened when those keen sailors arrived, as the lake was mirror like with little prospect of there being sufficient wind. The trickle of wind on the opposite shore did fill in by noon, and with a little persuasion, the fleet of five boats ventured out. As noted last week, the overall result was not to change, as Tim Knowles had already won the series, but it was a pleasant end to the season.
All that remains is for the buoys to be picked up and the boats put away and forget about things for the forthcoming winter months. As if! There are plenty of close season jobs to do, and if you are getting bored don’t hesitate to contact Mike, Steve, or Pauline who will put you in the direction of someone that could do with a few hours of your help down at the club
WINTER SERIES
PN Boat Helm Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pts
1 400 T KNOWLES RS200 1 2 4 3 2 DNS 4 8
2 173813 P BURNELL LAS 4 5 5 4 3 DNS 3 14
3 103 A NICHOLSON VARIO 9 DNS 6 5 RTD DNS 1 19
4 13885 M FAIRLAMB LASER 5 8 7 9 RTD DNS 5 24
5 1066 J CONNOR TOPPER DNS DNS 3 2 DNS DNS 2 25
6 174889 S HALL LASER 8 7 8 7 4 DNS DNS 26
7 937 W CARRUTHERS RS400 6 4 DNS DNS 1 DNS DNS 29
8 913467 M WRIGHT GP DNS DNS 1 1 DNS DNS DNS 38
9 338 R YARDLEY VARIO OD DNS 2 DNS DNS DNS DNS 41
10 1140 J CHRISTIE VARIO 2 6 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 44
11 1298 S HUNT RS400 7 3 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 46
12 13867 D NICHOLSON TOPPER 3 DNS DNS 10 DNS DNS DNS 49
13 91029 R BLACKBURN RS400 RTD DNS DNS DNS OD DNS DNS 51
14 213467 A GUEST GP DNS 1 DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 55
15 9991 MARK?? TOPPER DNS DNS DNS 6 DNS DNS DNS 60
16 130338 RiCRITCHLEY TOPPER DNS DNS DNS 8 DNS DNS DNS 62
17 913 JoHARDIE RS200 RTD DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS 66
Points for RTD = 12 9 9 11 7 0 6
Points for DSQ = 12 9 9 11 7 0 6
Points for DNS = 18
4 races to count
19 Nov Update – It Takes Two
Sunday started off very pleasant, with a southerly stream of wind running down the far shore. But the various sailors that turned up started to talk it up with mention of the gales that are forecast to come in overnight. Sure enough, the wind did start to swing more to the west allowing Sale Fell to cast a shadow over what was to be a key part of the course. With no driver for the Bates, OD Roy Blackburn was easily persuaded to set the start from the race office, but it meant using 9 as a mark to windward of the start line – not good news, especially with that wind shadow. Of course the shadow persisted as the fleet worked their way across to 4. There were some good gusts to work with but there were lulls too. The beat back to 0 proved to be challenging and the downfall of all the single handers as the shifting gusts resulted in several capsizes. The RS200 and RS400 had that extra bit of weight on board that gave them a better chance of staying upright, and they did (but only just). When the handicaps were calculated William and Lesley were six seconds/lap ahead of Tim Knowles to win their final race of the season together
What will the afternoon hold? Well actually not a lot. The breeze continued to fill in, and the warmth of the clubhouse seemed too good to leave behind so everyone packed up for an early finish rather than venture back on to the water.
The results have been corrected for race 2, in which a guest helm actually won, rather than Martin Wright as previously listed. The effect of this is that Tim is now in pole position, and no-one can catch him.
Congratulations
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It doesn’t take much to confuse this birthday boy. Perhaps getting a cake two days early was too much of a challenge for him to make the link with his own birthday! But as you can see, the penny eventually dropped.He didn’t even have a celebratory drink. Was it his age? No, unfortunately he was facing a two hour drive home following the Commodore’s thank you dinner with other council members on Friday evening.
We’re sure Steve’s 50th year will be a bit of a blur, especially if there are no other nominations for the position of Commodore at the forthcoming AGM! Happy birthday! |