Welcome to
Saundersfoot Sailing Club
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WINDWARD SSC NEWSLETTER
JULY 2010 (click
here)
| Please note that Tina Osbourne can now only
be reached on 07770 544641 or 07813 472399 and no longer on
01834 812383 |
| Talking of spinnakers - its behind you! |
This week’s report moves from the sublime to the ridiculous
in terms of wind which over the period has ranged from almost totally
absent to batten-down-everything excess. Such is the vagary of our
sport which depends totally upon the uncontrollable elements! Fortunately
we do not have to put to sea and participate only for pleasure.
Sunday’s Racing:
The predicted force 2 did not materialise for last Sunday’s
racing and the slight breeze that did exist gradually decreased as
the race progressed to the disappointment of the thirteen boats which
came to the line. There was again a good turnout of sail training
graduates which is very gratifying. The race was for the Evans McDowell
cup and the results were: - 1st Nick Berridge (Phantom), 2nd Mark
& Debbie Tissiman (Fireball), 3rd Tonia & Julia Griffiths
(Graduate), 4th Graham Wellman (Solo).
Advanced Sailing Techniques Course:
The land based session last Saturday concentrated on spinnaker sailing
– thanks to Nick Berridge for running this training. It was
planned to follow this with a practical session on the water on
Tuesday afternoon but this may have been amended to flying lessons
if the 30 knot gusts that are predicted at the time of writing,
materialise.
Mid Week Sailing Session:
Similar doubts hang over the intended race on Wednesday when winds
will be rising dramatically through the day with possible gusts
approaching 40 knots – full gale force 8 conditions!
Regatta:
The forecast running up to the Regatta weekend at the time of writing
is dominated by gale force winds, poor visibility and rain, which
by the time of reading this, everyone no doubt will have experienced
first hand! However the forecast for tomorrow (Saturday) is a fresh
force 4 and only a speck of rain for the 3pm start so we hope for
some good sailing. Conditions for the Round Caldey Race on Sunday
look “stimulating” with a strong force 5 and some big
“puffs”, so we shall have to wait and see. Conditions
on the far side of the island are never to be under-estimated.
Whatever the weather on the water, we have a grand clubhouse for
the pork roast to be held in the evening and a most enjoyable event
is promised, so do come along.
Future Sailing:
Two races are scheduled for Sunday September 5th starting at 3pm.
Regatta Pork Roast:
There should be a great evening in prospect for the Saturday of
the Regatta with a pork roast and a social evening in the club (and
outside, weather willing). Everyone is welcome – 7.30pm onwards.
Newsletter:
A copy of Windward – the Club newsletter has been emailed
or posted to all members. If you have not yet had a copy please
contact Trevor on 01834 811235 or commodore@saundersfootsailingclub.org.uk
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ABOUT THE CLUB AND AREA
Saundersfoot is a small seaside holiday village in West Wales with
picturesque scenery, an excellent beach and ample parking. The sailing
waters within Saundersfoot Bay attract many sailors and regattas are
always well supported.
Catering facilities within the village are good; cafes, inns and shops
are all within a few yards of the central car park. Residential accommodation
is available in hotels and guest houses.
Saundersfoot Sailing Club's dinghy park is small and unfortunately,
has no space available for visiting boats. However, boats can usually
be left safely on the beach. |
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ON THE WATER
Although the club encourages all forms of watersport it is mainly
dinghy sailing and cruiser sailing that forms the major part of
our on the water activity.
The club has a full dinghy sailing programme with the season running
from April to October each year.
To encourage new members to the sport of dinghy sailing the club
has an active sail training scheme which is run in accordance with
the Royal Yachting Association who are the governing body of the
sport in the UK.
Cruiser sailing activity is based more on cruising than racing although
regular races are held with our neighbouring club Tenby Sailing
Club and we also hold a cruiser regatta. |
