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 …
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. …
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
I would like to welcome Henry Tombs to the club. Henry has has experience sailing on the Towey but has admitted that after only a couple of sails on the Severn he thinks that the Severn is far more fun! He has sailed (if that’s what you can call them) motor boats but is now …
Last weekend some of our boats ventured downriver looking for fun and adventure. I, in Suomi, intended to sail to Cardiff but when NE 5 to 6 winds were forecast for the following day I and others headed for Bristol. This gave us a reefed beat from Clevedon to Avonmouth, Annabel and Sue L gave …
IS A NEW GAME WHICH MAY BE A LOAD OF NONSENSE! HOWEVER, IT IS DESIGNED TO INVOLVE THE WHOLE FAMILY (SCHOOL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED). IT IS NOT AN OUTRIGHT RACE MORE AN ENJOYABLE COURSE TO SAIL WHICH HOPEFULLY WILL BE ENJOYED BY MANY. GET OUT THERE AND USE YOUR BOAT OR CREW FOR SOMEONE. PETER …
Would anyone like to sail my wayfarer with me from Thornbury to Lydney next Saturday? It would mean setting off from my house in Chepstow at or before 8.00am. I can drive you back to Chepstow since my car is still in Lydney. (I left my boat in Thornbury after failing to make Lydney on …
There is a new measuring jar in the safety hut – just fill to top of tape and pour into either a red plastic container or the new green metal jerry can. Fill with 20 litres of ordinary petrol. Please make sure there is spare petrol and that the tank on the boat is topped …
As you I am sure are well aware all maintenance is done by club members, we don’t pay anyone to do anything unless we absolutely have to buy in expertise. That’s how we try to keep membership fees down. There are plenty of opportunities for all members to contribute to running the club, whether it’s …
The engine appears to be running OK. Cuffs still not to be used. Someone seems to have swiped the oil measuring jar. If it was say broken – it would have been nice to know!!
