HBSC Bulletin Issue 81
Published 20:15 on 4 Jan 2025
Welcome to edition 81 of the Bulletin, the regular communication keeping you informed of things happening at HBSC
HBSC Branded Clothing
https://www.hernebaysc.stitchprint.co.uk/ Have a look at the link and see the range of new clothing on offer!
Walk to Reculver and Pub Lunch Sunday 5th January
Sunday 5th Jan Walk to Reculver King Ethelbert Pub for lunch, leaving HBSC at 11am, lunch is booked for 12.30. The lunch orders were submitted on Thursday, ready for us for Sunday. If you don't fancy the walk, then just meet us at the pub at 12.30, but let Russell know so they don't end up waiting for you! Please wrap up as the forecast says light rain and a little gusty. If you have any issues, please contact Russell directly on 07735761102.
Lego Afternoon Saturday 11th January 2-4pm
We are borrowing boxes of Lego from Herne Bay Seaside Museum in exchange for a donation. Come along and bring out your building skills to all build together something fun ?Maybe a futuristic sailing club or design the next slipway?! Everyone is welcome, all ages, and we hope the bar and galley will be open if we can get any volunteers. If you would like to run the bar or galley please sign up on SCM. Big thank you.
John Ormiston Funeral Friday 17th January
9.40am for a 10am start at Herne Bay Crematorium.
The Wake will most likely be Herne Bay Rowing Club (to be confirmed on the day). No need to wear black, colour is encouraged - we will be colourful!
Details of how to give donations to Alzheimer's Research will be given on the day. Please RSVP with numbers. All are welcome so please pass on to anyone, just pass my number on so that they can RSVP.
Love Natalie and Ellenor 07872519219
2025 Programme and membership renewal
I hope 2025 will be a great year for you all. As Sailing Makes Us Happy, we have developed a programme of sailing for the year that allows us all to enjoy time at the club. From the members survey it is clear we like having different activities at the club, and the new calendar provides something for everyone.
For those keen on racing, there are:
- 29 Race sessions (or 1, 2 or 3 races) at the weekend
- 6 Wednesday evening open/sailing race sessions, allowing us to enjoy those summer evenings. We will try and arrange food on these evenings
- 4 Cadet racing days, allowing cadets to have that first experience (supported) of racing
For the general sailors amongst us, there are:
- 19 Improvers session (Saturday AM)
- 14 Cadet sessions (Saturday PM)
- 6 No race days, on which we will plan some cruises
- 3 Training courses are planned to run in May, early July and September.
- 2 Discover Sailing days
And, of course, Club Week!
The club fleet will be available to hire during improvers, race days and Wednesday evening sessions when safety cover is present.
In addition, we will be hosting the OK fleet for an open event on 9 and 10 August.
Club socials:
- There are 13 Socials planned linked to specific sailing days
- The Dinner and Dance is back on 14 November at the Canterbury Golf Club, with band Nightwatch providing the music and dancing
For less than £3.50 per week (excluding boat parking) for a family membership, I think our fees provide excellent value for money; where else can you get access to sporting facilities, kit and a social scene for this money?
I look forward to seeing you all at the club during the season.
To renew, please click on https://members.hernebaysailingclub.co.uk/renew . You will need your username and password for SCM. If you need a prompt, please email membership@hernebaysailingclub.co.uk .
Large locker holders: Please note, when renewing, your locker now appears as a berth allocation!
Brian Golton
Commodore
Last updated 20:15 on 4 January 2025