Save the date – Get ready to Push the Boat Out in 2013

20130128-194022.jpgFollowing the huge success of the 2012 Push the Boat Out Day ahead of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the RYA is delighted to announce that �Push the Boat Out� is back for 2013 – and this time for a whole weekend!

The RYA �Push the Boat Out Weekender� will take place over the weekend of 18-19 May and will see clubs, centres and marinas across the country opening their doors to their local communities and hosting a �Push the Boat Out� event. From open days and �have a go� sessions, to treasure hunts and fun regattas, there will be events for all to enjoy.

�We were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and spectacle of last year�s �Push the Boat Out� Day�, said Jon White, RYA Sport Development Manager.

�Everyone who got involved commented how much fun they had taking part and running their events. It was great for clubs to show their local communities what they have to offer and to tie in with a national event.

�With such overwhelmingly positive feedback, we simply had to do it again. This national event is the perfect opportunity for clubs to hold �have a go� sessions and to enable people of all ages and abilities to experience why sailing is such a fantastic sport� Jon concluded.

With so many people being inspired by the London 2012 Games, the �Push the Boat Out Weekender� will encourage people to get down to their local sailing venue, have a go themselves and find out just how easy it is to get involved. It�s also a great opportunity for regular sailors to get out on the water and to show their support for the sport and the event.

Look out for more information coming soon.

 

Can You Help?

The National Youth Regatta 2013 is being held at Bassenthwaite from 22-26 July this year.

With 200+ boats, approx 300 junior sailors, plus support staff etc there is a massive amount of co-ordination required to aid smooth running of the regatta.

If you are able to offer some of your time during that week it would be greatly appreciated.

The following are key roles which need to be filled

– catering officer at the sailing club to coordinate the provision of breakfast, lunch and dinner for key helpers (approx 60 people). The meals would be bought in but need to be set up, heated as necessary, and issued to the relevant people. NB coordinate doesn’t mean doing all the work but ensuring there is an adequate rota to get the tasks done!

– sponsorship officer. This is clearly a key role to support the funding of the week, and anyone with a silver tongue would be greatly appreciated.

If you can help but want more information do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

NSSA – Can You Help?

You may well be aware that the National Youth Regatta 2013 is being held at Bassenthwaite from 22-26 July this year.

With 200+ boats, approx 300 junior sailors, plus support staff etc there is a massive amount of co-ordination required to aid smooth running of the regatta.

If you are able to offer some of your time during that week it would be greatly appreciated.

The following are key roles which need to be filled

– catering officer at the sailing club to coordinate the provision of breakfast, lunch and dinner for key helpers (approx 60 people). The meals would be bought in but need to be set up, heated as necessary, and issued to the relevant people. NB coordinate doesn’t mean doing all the work but ensuring there is an adequate rota to get the tasks done!

– sponsorship officer. This is clearly a key role to support the funding of the week, and anyone with a silver tongue would be greatly appreciated.

If you can help but want more information do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

Winter Walk

Clearly many of you had an abstemious New Year not needing to work off over indulgences as there was a select few of about 20 members that opted to take the high route over the renowned Sale Fell, or the low route through to Wythop Mill and Embleton, for the first walk of the year. Afterwards everyone gathered in the clubhouse to devour their sandwiches and a warming cup of tea.

If you are feeling that you missed out, don’t forget that the next walk will be Sunday 10 February when it is likely that there will be a more challenging walk starting early (possibly 9am) venturing up Skiddaw (or somewhere similar), with a less challenging, more family friendly, walk from about 11am with the aim of meeting back at the clubhouse in time for lunch. Keep an eye on the website for further details.

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The girls showing a bit of leg

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… and the rest of those taking the high route

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Alastair is keeping his hands well tucked away!

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Well the Commodore would have led the way if Princess Lily had been up to it

Children’s Christmas Party

Santa is o20121216-163750.jpgn his way.

After some face painting, and numerous games to try and zap their energy (or perhaps Emma’s!), the kids enjoyed some nibbles. Then Henry announced that he had spotted Santa coming in on the water who had landed in Dubwath bay and hitched a lift from a rescue boat.

Santa then popped into the club, encouraged the merry throng to sing some Christmas songs, before handing out some selection boxes, and rushing off to his next appointment.

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