Tenby Sailing Club Race & Social Event Report

          A light and erratic north-westerly greeted the five boats that came to the start line for the club race on Sunday. Race officer Angelo Fecci set a starboard course with a broad reaching start. At the start it was the Osprey of Ted Lewis & Mat Goldwait who got away first on the spinnaker leg. Dan Jackson & Chris Mackay in an RS800, one of the fastest dinghies available, made it to the front of the fleet by the end of that leg followed by Ted & Mat, Mike Stace & Tommy D`Ortez in another Osprey, Nick Berridge in his Phantom and Emily Dashfield & Edward Kirby in the club RS Vision.

          The racing between the Ospreys was nip and tuck but the other boats separated on the race course according to their various speeds. Eventually, after an error by Ted & Mat on the beat, Mike & Tommy overtook. The result on corrected time was first Nick in his Phantom, second Edward & Emily in the RS Vision, third Mike & Tommy, fourth Ted & Mat and, although crossing the line comfortably ahead on the water, Dan & Chris.

          This evening we are home to the Castle A, an extremely efficient darting outfit. After the previous show of darting incompetence, captain, Terry Evans, will be hoping for a bonus birthday present by a surprise win. We can dream!

          Again a great turnout was treated to superb "nosh". Many thanks to Terry Evans and Karin Morris for their sterling effort. There will be more culinary delights in the near future – watch this space.

          This eagerly awaited encounter will be screened on our large screen. Members and friends can watch the match in comfort and convivial surroundings. There will be food laid on for the ravenous. It's the place to be!

          This very important event in the club's calendar will take place on Saturday, November 29th , commencing at 7.30 p.m. This will be followed by the annual prizes-giving.

          The "Hoochie-Coochie" band entertained an appreciative packed house. The club was delighted to be part of the Tenby Blues Festival and looks forward to next year with eager anticipation.

          The opening hours has reverted to Friday and Saturday evenings with the occasional function thrown in. Any time variation will be published in advance. On a procedural note, would members please have their membership cards to hand as temporary bar staff may not know the identity of all our members.

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

• Saturday, November 29th - the AGM will take place followed by the annual prize-giving.
  More details later.
• Saturday, December 13th - the annual junior party and prize-giving.
• Saturday, December 20th - the club Christmas party.

          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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