The clubs phone line has been updated to fibre to the cabinet which should mean a slight improvement on the internet speeds. There is also the hope that BT will be installing full fibre sometime in 2025 to look forward to. As part of this upgrade we have decided to drop the calls package that was included meaning every outgoing call on the phone will incur a charge, so please use your mobile if possible and if not could you pop £0.10p in the honesty tin used for the hot drinks.
The day dawned cold but with a bright sun and a decent breeze, Ten boats ventured onto the water, four of them from one family!
ROs James Harcourt and Roger Oliva-Knight organised the one race and prize giving.
Results:
Endeavour Prize: Tristan Thomas, Tera Sport
1st Double Hander: Katie and Ken Thomas, RS200
First Youth: Rosanna Thomas, Laser Pico
First Lady Helm: Eleanor Thomas, Laser 4.7
5th: Pete Barnstable, Supernova
4th: Howard Frear, Streaker
3rd: Chris Jones, RS Aero7
2nd: Hamish Walker, RS Aero7
1st: Andrew Frost, RS Aero7
All the above had a good sail to blow the Christmas Cobwebs away along with a few members who came to watch. A buffet lunch was put on by the Club served by Wendy Jackson. My thanks to Matthew Twitchen for being my OOD partner.
THERE WILL BE SAILING NEXT SUNDAY 1st JANUARY as members present today said they would be OODs.
It has warmed up, slightly, and the forecast for the 26th is good.
visit the https://www.suttonbinghamsc.net/w/join-us/ page to find out full details including cost. There will be 3 races per Sunday, weather allowing of course.
Sunday duties for 2023 are now available for volunteering in DutyMan. Unfortunately the Sailing Calendar has yet to be completed so there are several “To Be Confirmed” events/dates in the roster. Please note that other events may also be added or removed or amended and these details will be included in DutyMan as and when they become available.
A surprise visitor to the AGM was Peter Burrows, who chairs the local branch of the RNLI. The RNLI event, held recently at the Club, raised a total of £457-90 in donations and the sale of goods. Peter stated that he was representing the Chief Executive of the RNLI – Mark Bowie and noted that it was 25 years since Bryan Martyn presented a certificate to SBSC on behalf of the RNLI. Peter described a conversation with the team from Lyme Regis, who came with an RNLI shop and who helped with the prize giving for the event. Apparently, they commented that Sutton Bingham was “one of the friendliest, liveliest, most cheerful and active clubs that they have been to”. They said that they had really enjoyed their visit and asked Peter to compliment the members who were present on that day. Peter also complimented the Club on 50 years of fund raising on behalf of the RNLI. Finally, Peter presented a certificate to the Club along with his thanks for all that SBSC has done for the RNLI over the last 50 years.
Please note that problems have been reported with the engine on Safety Boat number 3.
Please do not use it otherwise the engine may be damaged beyond repair.
It is currently moored on Buoy No. 8 to speed up access if it can be repaired on the water. Low water means that recovery on shore is a bit of a challenge so there may be a delay.
We’ll post again when the engine has been fixed.
