Tenby Sailing Club Race & Social Event Report

          Warm and sunny conditions for the Wednesday evening race saw 4 Ospreys, an RS500, RS Vareo and a Wayfarer compete in the club race run by Mark Dashfield in a force 2-3 north westerly breeze. One of the largest tides of the year presented an unexpected difficulty as first the southern and then the eastern marks disappeared beneath the waves making navigation a problem for the competitors. The southern was replaced by the rescue boat and the eastern by a pot buoy a little further out making the race practical. At the start it was the late arriving Osprey of Ted Lewis and guest crew Marc Shepherd away first with Anthea & Paul Evenden in hot pursuit followed by the remainder of the fleet. Paul Redford & Ned Thiverton enjoyed a close and successful battle with Nick Berridge & Richard John in their Ospreys; Danny Owen in his Vareo and Paul & Anne Thomas in the club Wayfarer enjoyed the conditions and sailed two competitive laps at the back of the fleet being the slower boats on handicap. Ed Dashfield & Emily Kirby in the RS500 found the course not to their liking involving a long run followed by a reach too tight for their spinnaker.

          After two pleasant laps it was Ted & Marc first, Paul & Anthea second and Ed & Emily third. Apart from the racing it was pleasing to see young Jonathan Morris out on the water in his new RS600. There are now 3 of these challenging craft in the fleet at Tenby and all look forward to Jonathan mastering his new dinghy and becoming a competitive member of the racing fleet.

          Again the hordes of trainees descended on the club to enjoy a very successful evening's training in trying conditions. Many thanks to principal instructor, Blake Shaw, and all who helped. If any member can help please contact Blake Shaw on 842535 or Terry Evans on 844256. Again, thanks in anticipation. As usual Terry Evans' universally acclaimed barbecue took place with the hordes of salivating trainees and sailors tasting some superb food. These barbecues will continue throughout them summer so please support Terry and the club.

          After the intensity of championship racing the Saturday adult training run by Mark Dashfield takes place as usual tomorrow commencing at 3 p.m. These are proving very popular including Toppers, Fevas and an RS Vareo. I understand that the demand to participate is increasing - trainees should contact their trainer prior to the Saturday session. New trainees should contact Mark Dashfield on 844918 or Terry Evans on 844256.

          The club has been very busy hosting the national Firefly championships. A full report will appear next week. The results can be seen by clicking here.

          The next session will be an acoustic jam on this Monday, August 23rd. Don't miss it!

          The commodore, Terry Evans, invites members and friends to the annual Dinner Dance and Prize Giving which will take place on Friday, November 19th. On Saturday, November 20th the Annual General meeting will take place at the club. More details to follow.

          Information on club activities etc. can be found on the club's website.

          This is a very friendly and welcoming club, which endeavours to involve all members in a variety of activities. If anyone would like to join us, now is an ideal time especially while the discount is still on offer. Contact any member who will be delighted to furnish you with further details.

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