The multitude of sailors that turned up ready for the first race of the season were in for a bit of a wait for the wind to fill in, but at least the sun was shining! The OD opted to plan�an early lunch with the the aim of having two races back to back. The waiting continued, and as Poppy was about to head out in a canoe, grandad Jim eagerly changed plans as the wind started to fill in, and got their boat back to the water’s edge. That killed what wind was there, and Poppy got to do some canoeing.

Shortly afterwards racing was cancelled for the day. Perhaps it’ll start next week?

Not only did Spring start last week, but we’re now into Summer Time – yes, the clocks went forward an hour last night!

That means that the sailing season starts today! So get down to the club and enjoy this glorious weather, meet up with sailing friends old and new, and you could even go racing…

Enjoy

Can you believe it?! A�week before racing starts and the wet weekend takes its toll on the lake level.

Friday update – All boats have been moved off the first row, but water still remains high for those boats at the foot of the embankment. If your boat is there, please check it’s safe.

With the new season just a week away it’s been a busy weekend (in miserable weather) preparing the club and grounds.

One final working party next Saturday if you can spare a couple of hours to help out it would be much appreciated. As a treat we’ll start the season the very next day. Are you ready

Our very best wishes and congratulations go to Alex Leonard and Olivia Storey on this, their wedding day.

We hope you have all enjoyed your Christmas and New Year celebrations and are looking forward to the 2017 season. In addition to various working parties to prepare the clubhouse and grounds, there are a couple of socials to enjoy

• 21 January – Burns’ night supper **Cancelled**
• 19 February – late Winter walk

Keep an eye out for further details

Members who have left their boats on site should check that they are secured appropriately during the current weather conditions. You can then settle down and enjoy your Christmas celebrations!

Associate membership of the RYA is a newly created category available to our members. If joining online a discount of �5 can be claimed by use of code TCPP5. So spouses could buy their other half membership at the discounted rate, or kids could put this code in their parents stocking!

Another option would be a club tie as we have recently purchased a small supply of ties emblazoned with the club logo. Pick one up at the children’s party this Sunday

The final race of the season. But it nearly didn�t take place! The electrics failed on the boat house door and it took Joe, Dave Nic and the Rescue Lads an hour to get a safety boat out using the complex manual override.

Again it was a race office start in light conditions and, again, it was Neil who got through into the lead in his Laser with Tony nearly a minute behind. But the Solo has the better boat handicap and Tony took the win. This created the fascinating position of Tony and Mike in his Streaker having three wins and a second each. Tony took the Series on countback.

The PH result also created a fabulous finish with Paul in his Laser taking the win by just two seconds on corrected time from John�s Radial and Tony only managing third. So it was Paul who won the PH Series from Tony by a single point.

Roll on next season!

Final results

At the 65th AGM the new council, headed by Commodore Robin Dawson, were elected to serve for the next 12 months comprising

Commodore -�Robin Dawson
Vice-Commodore – Naomi Smith
Secretary – Joan Cowan
Treasurer – William Carruthers
Sailing Secretary – Joe Roberts
Rear Commodore –Mark Somerville
Asst Sailing Secretary – Alastair Duncan
Bar -�Emma Smith
Boats & Buoys – Phil Davenport
Galley -�Claire Kirkpatrick
Grounds & Jetties – Mike Cowan
House – Alan Jones
Membership – Jon Denwood
PRO – Mik Chappell
Training – Alex Leonard
Safety – Mike Hunter
Social – Andrea Preston

Hon Secretary Pauline Nicholson was not able to attend the previous night’s dinner dance so was belatedly awarded the Consistency Trophy for her contribution to the role from which she is retiring after 11 years. Mark and Kirstie presented her with a bouquet of flowers as well