The same information, but with a more fun title! Welcome to edition 1. The regular email with useful information at HBSC.

Calendar now online

Events : Herne Bay Sailing Club

Socials

March 22nd - curry and hot pot night is CANCELLED due to low numbers.

This is a real shame. It has prompted the Social Team to consider what social activities members want - there will be a poll on WhatsApp and on email very soon. We will be very grateful if you can complete it. Without your feedback we will not know what types of things to suggest.

Remember last Friday of the month theme night!

28th March's theme is up for grabs - who wants to do the bar and lead on a theme?! Sign up on SCM, let Jo know so we can share in the next Bulletin!

May 24th - barn dance

Live band and calling! Bring your own food.

£10 adults, £5 primary school aged children to cover the cost of the band.

We need a minimum of 20 people to make this viable. Friends and family are very welcome to come along. Please sign up on SCM or on WhatsApp.

Friday 14th November Dinner Dance at Canterbury Golf Club

Lockers

We have a few large lockers (only £14 p/a) available. If you want one please contact membership@hernebaysailingclub.co.uk . First come, first served.

Maintenance

"In preparing the club for the new season, one of the steps and the handrail on the race tower stair were found to be broken. Repairs have been made and the stair is safe to use pro tem, but unfortunately the entire stair is nearing the end of its life and will need to be replaced asap.

A replacement set of metal stairs has been identified but, in order to keep costs down, any suggestions of possible alternative sources would be welcomed - please contact Dave Hogben if you are able to help."

All best
Dave

Your club needs your support

As a volunteer run club we all benefit from getting involved in the on shore activity, whether that's as a general committee member, helping with training, cadets and improvers, running the bar or galley. Its sharing the load that allows us to enjoy our sailing. We need support with various activities and tasks. Perhaps you can help;

Our treasurer, Tim Hughes, could do with some support; this is mainly seeking new contracts on things like utilities and so we can save money to invest in the club and its boats.

There are various works and repairs required around the club, Anyone with trades or competent DIY skills, particularly plumbers, are needed to support the club. Guy Alexander is holding work parties on 30 March and 13 April in the morning before sailing.

We have a great social side, with both galley and bar run by volunteers. In order to keep the galley stocked and ready to serve we need a Galley co-ordinator. This is coordinate volunteers and make sure food is available when we return from the water.

Boat Insurance

As a boat owner it is vitally important to have boat insurance. Not only does it protect you having repair costs in the event of an accident, but personal injuries cost because of an accident can be also high. I personally use Noble Marine for my insurance.

Brian

Volunteering

As a volunteer club we are reliant on all members helping run events. This includes improvers, racing and cadet activities. You can sign up on SCM on the web site. Without volunteering the club cannot function so please take the opportunity to sign up by login in at

https://members.hernebaysailingclub.co.uk/login

First Aid Course

We have organised a first aid course on the 5 April provided by Simon Winkley Marine. The cost is £100 for members with discounts for those supporting training activities. The club will collect your fee, but register for the course at

https://sw.sailia.co.uk/?directBooking=1557-178053&pb=b_67cb7de2f12b7

Training

Please see training flyer attached. Please register interest with Adrian via adrianpinn@gmail.com

Training will run on Consecutive Saturdays. Attendance to both days is mandatory.

Course 1 will be on the 17th and 24th of May 2025

Course 2 will be in the 19th and 26th of July 2025

Once we have a clear idea of who wants to take a course and what you want to do the course details and links will be supplied

Dinghy Sailing Courses are £175

(inclusive of course documentation, reference book and certificate).

Powerboat courses will be delivered on a more bespoke nature, as and when we have 3 members wishing to gain the qualification, a course will be organised.

Powerboat Courses are £100, as we expect you will join our Safety Boat team.

(inclusive of course documentation, reference book and certificate).