Author: jollysailor

Gusty wednesday evening race

The weather forecast was definitely correct this evening with gusts of up to 26 mph forecasted and consequently only a few took to the water after long discussions about which sails to use. The spectators were freezing on the jetty waiting for the spectacular capsizes to come. But apart from one capsize everyone was happily whizzing around the course. It was probably warmer sailing out there than watching from the jetty!

Tickets now ‘on sail’ for 19th July Sailing Club Party


Reading Sailing Club 60th Anniversary Party is open to all members and friends. 
The party is all inclusive, we are hoping to involve everyone from all aspects of the club … Racers, families and the model boaters too.
Tickets are available from me (Laura Johnson) or Sally Newlove priced at £7.50 for adults and £5.00. 
We are also trying to create an active Facebook page for those who like FB,
See link below – also on Homepage. 

Laura 



RSC Facebook page 

			

		

		
		


	
		
	

		
		
Work Party  3rd May
		
		
 

	
		

			
		
					

			
 
Jobs for the Work Party





 


1)  Cutting Grass and Nettles 


2)  Ski Shed &  main fence repairs 


 3)  Clean all Power Boats


 


 4)  Cleaning Blue Oppie including buoyancy tanks – ready for Monday’s course. 


 


 5)  Tectona – Clean and pump out any water 


 


 6)  Moving pontoon


 


 7)  Cleaning Clubhouse – Remove abandoned clothes from Changing Room


 


 Please print your name on the Work Party Sheet 


 This is in the club entrance area






 










 


    


            

			

		

		
		


	
		
	

		
		
FIRST PIRATES +  Pics.
		
		
 

	
		

			
		
					

			
What a lovely evening we had for the  first Pirates – Gary was in charge, briefing every one by the log, before 19  youngsters took to the water. Monica was doing the register while James and  Gary took to the power boats.


Mums, Dads and Grannies were on hand  to  help with rigging and launching, with Haidy assisting as  well.


Laura had some fabulous Pirates ‘T’  shirts that we can order, with a special Captain’s one for  Gary!


The Pirates were ‘put through their  paces’ and the inevitable capsizing brought the evening to a close on the  water…..apparently the water is not cold!!! But the hot chocolate was very  welcome!!


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Particularly good level 1 and stage 1 RYA course over Easter
		
		
 

	
		

			
		
					

			
Particularly good level 1 and stage 1 RYA course   over Easter with all trainees completing the syllabus ahead of time and   finishing the course as level1+.    Boat rigging and launching/recovery was a particular triumph for   everyone.  


The weather was ideal with fine skies and 8/10mph winds, warm,   even hot in the sunshine.  A far   cry from the gales of last year when we had to cancel one day.


Our seven beginners turned up on Good Friday looking   a bit concerned about what we were going to do to them but were soon on the   water, much sooner than they expected.    They all seemed very pleased with themselves by lunchtime, having been   reaching between buoys and most not yet having capsized, except Max who seemed   to be on a mission to dunk his sail at every opportunity.  The five adults were all outright   novices but soon got the hang of things and by the second afternoon were all   sailing a steady and controlled (mostly) triangular course: neat tacks and   gybes, close hauled and broad reaches, returning to the jetty without any   severe impacts.    


The two juniors both had some Pirates experience under their belt   and started ahead, quickly picking up the RYA approved methods and chasing the   adults round the course by the second day.  Jess in particular seemed keen to get   back to Pirates and show off her new found skills to the others.


Post course feedback suggests that despite tiredness, bruises and   aching muscles all trainees had enjoyed themselves and felt a real sense of   achievement.  They are all booked   on level 2 or stage 2 courses in June/July and will be down practicing between   now and then – if you see them going round and round in tight circles please   give them a hand, they will appreciate it.


A rewarding aside was a new member who trained with Neilson in   Greece: he popped down to see what he was missing and was amazed that our   trainees rigged their own boats on day one when Neilson don’t cover that at   any stage!  


 Philip Markham 

			

		

		
		


	
		
	

		
		
Wednesday Evening Racing
		
		
 

	
		

			
		
					

			
The Wednesday evening Gillette Series starts this week (23rd). The race will start promptly at 7pm. Normally a 1 hour handicap, but may be slightly shorter the first week due to the available light.


 

			

		

		
		


	
		
			
	

		
		
Easter Cup
		
		
 

	
		

			
		
					

			
This weekend is the Easter Cup, with two races on Sunday and two on Monday, three races to count. The races will be short handicap races, approximately 45 min long starting at 10.30 and will be raced back to back.

			

		

		
		


	
		
	

		
		
Powerboat Training 2014
		
		
 

	
		

			
		
					

			
We will be running a two-day RYA Powerboat Level 2 course on Saturday May 31st/Saturday June 7th.  Only one place remains available. The cost is £85 including the “Start Powerboating” book and certificate.  Contact Brian or Richard Moore if interested or use the training@readingsc.org.uk email address.


Another course may be held later if sufficient interest is shown, so contact us even if you can’t make these dates.


See the Club noticeboard for other powerboat training courses


Brian

			

		

		
		


	
		
	
			  

					
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