Bulletin - Issue 1
Published 05:29 on 9 Feb 2023
HBSC Bulletin
Welcome to edition 1 of the Bulletin! This is a regular communication keeping you updated about all aspects of club life, for all club members. The aim is that there is something for everyone and to encourage participation and involvement. We hope that you will find it informative and interesting.
Social and Bar
On Friday 10th Feb (this Friday!) at 7.30pm, Karl and his friend Simon Smith are giving an informal talk about their 1,200 mile bike ride for Diabetes UK in June and Olaf and his planned epic row! The talk will cover living with type 1 diabetes for 48 years, how treatment has improved and what more can be done, our planned ride, our training and what you can do to help. The BAR will be open for drinks and nibbles.
URGENT!! PLEASE BOOK LUNCH NOW !!
Sunday 'British Roast Lunch' 19th Feb, 1pm for 1.30pm. Beef, Pork, Turkey or Vegetarian options. £12 adults, £6.50 children aged 11 and under which includes a sweet. Please book by 14th Feb by contacting Jane 01227373376 janielee52@icloud.com or Jeni 01227741274 jenihogben@btinternet.com along with your meat/veg preference. All welcome why not book for your friends and family too!
Marketplace
The club Wayfarer needs a new home and lots of TLC! For more information on this cheap project, please contact Richard De Lisle.
There are some old topper hulls going for free, Dave has a Topper rig going for free too. Again, contact Richard.
Kings School have 2 x 420's for sale. Open to offers. Contact Laurie: ld@kings-school.co.uk
Wanted! 4.7 lower mast and sail. If you have one to sell, please contact Jo: norrington.joanne@gmail.com
Maintenance
Massive thank you to everyone who has contributed to club maintenance over the winter months on the work parties and less visibly, in your garages. It really does make a huge positive impact let's keep going.
Next work party is on Saturday 18th February 10-3. No previous experience required, and even if you can only make some of the time it is much appreciated. There's jobs for everyone, irrespective of skills. We are going to need help with slipway section repair and cleaning in preparation for it to be laid on 18th March please come along if you can. Thankyou.
Does anyone have a spare solid wood door and locks? We need to replace the entrance door into the Race Tower. Please contact Laurie denagtel847@gmail.com if you are able to assist.
'East Wing' Proposal
The club are considering next steps to make the necessary improvements required to meet certain standards. 3 options are in the proposal which involves changes to the layout of where the changing rooms are. The edited version of the consultation is here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/MhRbXKMn3o9Cxqzo7
Your views are very important, please express them to commodore@hernebaysailingclub.co.uk
Communications
Please 'like' our Facebook page 'Herne Bay Sailing Club' and follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herne_bay_sailing_club/
There is also an informal WhatsApp group for any member to join, this is for your pleasure only and is not regulated by the committee, nor a formal communication channel, contact Olaf to join: 07859189607
Club promotion vacancy
Help please! We need a member who can take on Club promotion to expand the communications team. We are really fortunate to have a small team of members who produce flyers etc given the input and post to our website and Facebook pages. To make it even better, we would love someone to come forward who would like to design flyers and posters, liaise with organizations and businesses in the community, including the press. Any contribution will be welcome irrespective of how long you have been a member. If you are interested, please contact Richard De Lisle, commodore@hernebaysailingclub.co.uk or 07443115925.
Getting ready for the new season!
We look forward to you renewing your membership if you have not already done so, so that you can continue to enjoy the sailing, Herne Bay's best beach hut and all the shenanigans that go along with it. The slip way is laid on 18th March save the date your club needs you! More details nearer the time.
In the meantime, please collect your boats, kit and equipment: The Council needs a clear promenade so they can sweep it; we need to identify boats that are no longer paid for so they can be disposed of; unclaimed equipment may be disposed of; we need a clear space for cleaning, maintenance and redecoration. Thank you. Let's be proud of our club!
The club uses a piece of software called Sailing Club Manager (SCM) to manage the memberships, calendar and more. All members should have a log-in. This is very important because it enables you to sign up to volunteering opportunities/duties for safety boat, bar, race officer, galley, etc the club will simply not function without. Plan your year ahead and get yourself signed up for some duties. Link for login: https://members.hernebaysailingclub.co.uk/login
Dinghy Show
It's that time of year when we are getting ready for the sailing season ahead and the dinghy show is a perfect place to get inspired and back into the spirit of the sport we love! The Royal Yachting Association (RYA), our Governing body organises this event, more information is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aw3qg01xq0
https://www.rya.org.uk/events/dinghy-show
Did you know that if you are a member of the RYA your entry is free! Who doesn't love a freebie!
Power Boats
Under the agreed replacement schedule a new engine has been ordered for Viking, one of the clubs RIB, used as a safety boat. This 4 stroke Mariner 40hp Electric Power Lift, Electric Fuel Injection Spitfire Propeller will ensure that we continue to provide safe, efficient and economical safety boat cover.
Anyone needing power boat training? please contact our Senior Powerboat Instructor Tony Herlihy via enquiries@hernebaysailingclub.co.uk
Sail training
Dates for sail training this year are:
13th and 14th May: Level 1 and level 2 course
17th and 18th June: Level 1 and level 2 course
24th, 25th, 26th July (club week): Level 1 and level 2 course
Level 1 syllabus: https://www.rya.org.uk/training/courses/Dinghy-Level-1---Start-Sailing-DLEVEL1
Level 2 syllabus: https://www.rya.org.uk/training/courses/dinghy-level-2-basic-skills-dlevel2
RYA Day Sailing Course (https://www.rya.org.uk/training/courses/dinghy-day-sailing-dday) :
27th May ½ day, 10th June ½ day and 11th June full day
Advanced sailing skills: 9th and 10th September
Available to book onto soon
And finally.
Club calendar with all Sailing dates for this year is now available on SCM! https://members.hernebaysailingclub.co.uk/events
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If you can contribute to the next Bulletin please contact Jo Norrington.
And thank you Jo for putting this together, Richard
Last updated 07:04 on 19 August 2024