We now have a pool table in the Conservatory. Only 50p per go!
Many club members were saddened to hear that Colin Brown had recently passed away. The club would like to offer our deepest sympathy to his family. Here is an obituary written by his son Matt with contributions from friends and a picture of Colin at the helm of his Drascombe Coaster “Aziz”.
The club are running a series of RYA Powerboat Level 2 courses this year. Please speak to Tracey in reception about course dates and availability, and then fill in this online form to enroll.
You will need two spare minutes and a “passport style” selfie that is well lit and with a neutral background.
Picture © The Corporation of Trinity House 2016
Helford River Navigational Aids Committee are pleased to announce that they have secured a grant from Trinity House Charitable trust to renew the Voose buoy. It will be larger than the present buoy and will also be lit. Light sequence Q fl 1sec. We hope to have it on station by mid July.
Members are also warned to keep well clear of Bar buoy at low water springs. Remember it is only an aid to navigation. The same applies to August Rock buoy!
Spring Weekend Series Sunday 31st May : Pursuit, Wind NW 4-6
Communal Capsize
Phil Samuels reports “The wind was pretty lively and all five lasers capsized. McD won from Andy Biggs with Phil Philpott in third, on his first laser outing. The two 4.7s had a close tussle with Matt Broad in 4th just ahead of Beks Hosking”
Results 1st R McDonald, 2nd A Biggs, 3rd P Philpott
Captain Dinghies Andy Biggs thanks all those in support of the fleet on the day
Safety Boat: Phil Samuel & Andrew Hosking, Chris Broad.
“Going off the shelf and out of soundings” – “Raising Funds for the Lizard Lifeboat and the Fishermen’s Mission”