Reading Sailing Club Members

Ken has done a pitch inspection, and has decided that the Pink Christmas party can go ahead on Saturday 8th December.
 
There are a couple of rules:
 
1. Please do not park on the grass, as you may not get stuck
2. Please bring your own drinking water, as the bore hole is compromised

These 94 photos were taken on 6th December.

Where’s my boat? View photos    Download all You are invited to view Tracey’s album. This album has 94 files.

All members are reminded that the 2012 AGM will be held this week on Thursday 6 December, at Berkshire County Sports Club, Sonning Lane, Sonning, RG46ST. It’s just off the A4 going out of Reading, next to Reading Hockey Club, and opposite Blue Coat School.
 
See “forthcoming events” below for details.

Dave, Monica and Jerry used Dave’s inflatable – they were exhausted pumping it up, before they got going. Andy, with his wading stick decided to go by the road – water still waist deep in places – and managed to fall into the gully on the bridge where the water was over his head…poor guy, he was very cold and very wet by the time he got to the club house!!!   In the meantime, Dave and Jerry had a leisurely paddle across the lake admiring the views with Monica sat in  the dinghy…….some mention was made of the African Queen!!!   They moored up to the bottom of the club house and inspected the inside, still dry fortunately. But as a precaution against the water rising again, they emptied all the lower cupboards, put fridges, freezers, chairs etc all up on the tables.   The good news is that the water has subsided considerably, with only some 6″ of water in the red shed and thanks to Richard, Brian and Louise’s efforts on Saturday, everything was up on tressle tables and many of the floating boats secured.Thanks guys!!!   But the clubhouse is totally surrounded with water and only a bit of grass around the ‘Pirates’ meeting place log visible, with the depth of water through out the dinghy park ranging from knee to waist deep.   The SOOD Paul arrived to join two of his assistants, Monica and Andy, who were already there, but it was decided not to have a race!!!!! Steve joined the gang and they all had coffee and admired the view.”…..water, water, everywhere and not a drop to drink…”   They all went back along the road, the guys pulling the dinghy with her ‘lady ship’ sitting in the bow again – though she had to get out several times where the water level had dropped, but mostly it is still knee to thigh deep along the whole road.   Watch this space for details of THE BIG CLEAN UP, WHEN ALL HANDS ON DECK WILL DEFINITELY BE NEEDED….and further info, re Pink Xmas scheduled for next w/end……?????   The Jolly Sailor only got two photos of the gang, complaining that the camera packed up in the cold.  Now if only someone had got a picture of something other than 3 shifty looking blokes with a rubber inflatable…

Frostbite 2 – non racing report View photos    Download all You are invited to view Tracey’s album. This album has 2 files.

A number of members, including some of the committee, have been to the clubhouse over the weekend. The water level is about 30 cm below the peak on Thursday. The road to the clubhouses is completely flooded along its entire length. The water is about a metre at its deepest and around the outflow is particularly dangerous.
 
The red shed, most of the boat park, car park and old ski shed are flooded. Some boats have moved a little but not significantly. The clubhouse is dry and everything on the floor and lower cupboard shelves has been put on tables should any further rain cause levels to rise again. 
 
There is no need to go to the club unless its really necessary and it is not recommended. Please note that the macerator is switched off so toilets and sinks should not be used until levels subside. The borehole is below water level and bottled water only should be drunk. 
 
Please check the website and your emails in the week for further information and updates about club activities next weekend.
 
Many thanks, I hope to see some of you at the AGM on Thursday.
 
Jerry Cresswell
Commodore

Thanks to Chris for sharing these photos