First sail of the season – hooray – it did rain a bit later but a nice drift up and a good sail/motor back. Thanks to Henry for being a great crew.
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Drascombe Rally River Avon Warwickshire
We had a great weekend last weekend. Brilliant weather, great company, good food and drink and superb cream teas. It was motoring, not sailing but we achieved all our objectives. Do put it in your diary for next year (first weekend in June) Lydney Yacht Club members very welcome. We were based at Wyre Piddle …
Welcome to new members
It’s a great pleasure to welcome Simon and Kirsten Bridgewater to the club. If there is anything you need to know please collar a committee member or pop along to the next club event. I’m assuming Susan has arranged for you to receive your programme etc? Eric Witheridge Commodore
Wanted………Wayfarers
Next weekend, Saturday 4th June is the Wayfarer weekend. I’m amazed at the numnber of Wayfarers we now have at the club but frankly more amazed that none seem able to make this weekend. Last year I had complaints that there was not enough cruising for the dinghies and too much racing! This year, it …
‘Orrible’
Many cruiser owners will have braved the rocking and rolling of ‘orrible’ with a few having enjoyed the pleasures of an unexpected swim! However, I’m really pleased to announce that due to a very generous donation from David Penfold we now have a much more stable tender. She doesn’t, as far as I’m aware have …
Berkely Pill
What a wonderful way to end the day; a sail to Berkeley Pill followed by a drink in the club bar. You can, of course, take a drink with you to enjoy whilst in the sheltered pill. You have the chance to do this on saturday 28th May with launching at 1630 on a small …
Portishead Cruising club visit on Saturday
For anyone going to Portishead on Saturday, the ladies of the club have arranged for transport to the club from the Marina and some food for which there will be a small charge. So far we have about four or five boats with about 10 people so not a bad show. Might have been nice …
Help needed for Open Day 18th June
As you are aware the Open Day will soon be upon us – Sat 18th June – I have volunteered to organise the stalls hence this notice. I have 2 requests, firstly I need prizes for the tombola from crisps and cans to alcohol, the more we get the higher the profit for the club. …
Portishead Cruise on the 21st May
Would people wishing to cruise to Portishead on the 21st please let me know before Saturday please as Portishead Cruising Club want ideas of numbers for food and transport on arrival at the Marina. Eric Witheridge