All posts by : Ian Jay

Congratulations to club members in their RS Aero national championships

Andrew Frost – the 2021 Aero 5 National Champion

Chris Jones – the 2021 Aero 7 Masters Champion.

LET’S CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF SAILING AT SUTTON BINGHAM!

To mark this half-centenary event and as an opportunity to catch up on friends and developments at the Club, I would like to invite you to an

Informal social at the reservoir on Saturday 4 September, from 4.00 to 7.00pm.

It was scheduled for last year but, like so many plans during the pandemic, it had to be postponed. A varied and very tasty buffet will be provided – and it’s free of charge!  I gather we are expecting a heat wave around that time, in which case we will be outside in the sunshine. I do hope you will be able to accept. It would be helpful for catering purposes if you could let me know in advance if you do intend to be there on commodore@suttonbinghamsc.net.

Merv

Commodore

Dear Member

The Government’s deferral of ‘Freedom Day’ was disappointing, but not entirely unexpected. Let us hope that the acceleration of the vaccination programme means it will be the last postponement. Meanwhile, we must all keep up the long-established disciplines of sanitising, social distancing and the wearing of masks.

At the Club, we have all got accustomed to arriving ready to sail, signing in (and out if leaving early), not using the clubhouse, no galley and generally being aware of the proximity of those around us; thankfully, the warmer weather makes such restrictions considerably more tolerable.  Accordingly, and in view of the relatively short extension to 19 July, it is not proposed to change the existing arrangements until we can open up fully.

Despite the constraints, the Club’s sailing programme is being well supported, with good numbers of casual sailors as well as those participating in races. Casual sailors are reminded that they have Saturdays all to themselves. Our OnBoard sessions have resumed and the first youth training course was successfully run on 2-4 June. There are six more youth courses during July and August, as well as two adult courses.

I hope that those of you who haven’t got back into the swing of sailing will come and enjoy the opportunities to get on the water, as well as the Club’s welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Can I again remind those who have not yet done so to book your duties so that each sailing day is supported with safety cover.

While I have your attention, I need to mention that the warmer weather also encourages the grass to grow and – worse still – the weeds, which we are not permitted to treat. The open grassy spaces are being mowed and strimmed by volunteer members (but more are needed please), but keeping individual boat spaces tidy is the responsibility of each owner – and the great majority of these are being neglected. It would help control the spread of weeds on site and improve the appearance of the dinghy park if owners would make an effort to clear at least their own area and keep it clear.

I really believe we are approaching the end of this long and devastating pandemic and can think in terms of resuming life as we would wish it to be.

Meanwhile, stay safe, but have fun too.

Merv Clark

Commodore

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Hot News from CCSC.

This event is confirmed as “ON”.

Still no NoR as yet but there will be 3 races sailed ‘back to back’ with the first start scheduled for 14:00.

This will give plenty of time for you to load up your boats Sunday morning, drive to CCSC, soak up some mid-day sun and for the sea breeze to stabilise.

Please reply on the Google email group if you intend to participate in this event so we can  ensure you are kept informed of any forthcoming notices.