Helford River Ferry
For those Members who do not already know the Helford River Ferry will now collect and drop off from our Club pontoon as there is now a ferry calling board at the end of the pontoon.
Dear Members,
Any tenders remaining on the pontoon which are not displaying a payment sticker will be removed this Sunday 19th September.
Owners will be charged for their storage.
It is with sadness that we report the passing of past Commodore Adrian Miller on 1st February. Although suffering from a long term illness he was ultimately a victim of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Adrian served as Commodore from 1998 until 2001, having previously served as Secretary and Vice Commodore.
During his first year he oversaw the club’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. The highlight was the Jubilee Regatta on the 6th June with races for allcomers. To compliment the celebrations Adrian produced the booklet “Helford River Sailing Club The first fifty years”, a general history of the club and clubhouse.
His second year saw the 40th anniversary of the annual race to L’Aber Wrac’h with over sixty boats taking part.
During his third year Adrian was instrumental in setting up the Charter of Friendship with L’Aber Wrac’h and Landeda. Copies of this Charter hang on the wall of the club and the wall of the Hotel de Ville in Landeda.
Adrian’s lasting legacy was at the time less noticeable, but has stood the test of time. He was keen to see the sailing facilities at the club improved and Adrian did a substantial amount of the groundwork and behind the scenes negotiations that resulted in the planning application for the dinghy park extension and the pontoons that we all enjoy today.
The club extends its sincerest condolences to his wife Pam and the rest of his family.
Rob Hewett – Trustee
This is the time of year we typically see an increase in marine crime. Please ensure you take precautions to protect your items with appropriate locks, where possible remove items of value from boats when unattended, security mark items of value and ensure makes, models and serial numbers are recorded. We also have new stock of protective outboard engine covers and microdot marking kits available. These are available from Macsalvors Boathouse and Robin Curnow Outboards.
Thanks
PCSO 30569 Chris Braddon
Falmouth Police Station, TR11 2ES
@PCSOBraddon & @FalBoatWatch
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The Club has recently acquired six more drying moorings suitable for boats up to 22ft. …more
Our building project is now back under way after the unfortunate delay, watertight at last and making progress.
Local Club Members Eddy Bolitho and Ollie Berryman are pictured hard at work cladding the outside.