Sailing in Company since 1928
Mariners are advised that following the removal of the link-span at Holyhead Port’s Terminal 1, Stena Line Ports LTD (Holyhead) Harbour Authority have now permanently removed the 2 F R (vert) situated at 53º 18.64’N 004º 37.72’W
All mariners are advised that a further section of Victoria Pier Colwyn Bay, position 53 17.80 N 003 43.42 W, has collapsed. Debris has been sighted in the water and all mariners are advised to maintain a safe distance from the structure. Attempts will be made to recover any lose debris from the coast when weather conditions permit.
Matthew Forbes
MSc LLB (hons) BSc MNI
Conwy Harbour Master
The great and the good (not to mention, some of the others too) gathered on Saturday 28th January to celebrate Burn’s Night. The Chart Room was completely full for the meal, which started with the welcome and Selkirk Grace given by the Commodore, followed by a first class Scotch broth. The excellent haggis was addressed and cut by our President and was then demolished, with plenty for seconds and even thirds for the adventurous. The meal was topped off with cranachan cheesecake / whisky trifle and a toast to the lassies was given by Ken Robinson, with Carrie Thompson responding on behalf of the lassies. It’s something of a miracle that Ken made it through the night, considering Mary’s dagger stare could have cut a haggis! Finally, the Membership Secretary gave a fine rendition of the Drunken Scotsman.
All mariners are hereby advised that Victoria Pier (53º 17.292’ N 003º 49.705’ W) at Colwyn Bay has partially collapsed into the sea. Debris is floating in the vicinity of the Pier and mariners are advised to maintain a safe distance from the pier. Mariners are also advised to maintain a good look-out for partially submerged debris if navigating within the Bay of Colwyn.
Matthew Forbes
MSc LLB (hons) BSc MNI
Conwy Harbour Master
We are pleased to announce the details for the RYA VHF Radio course (with Short Range Certificate) and the RYA First Aid course for 2017.
These courses will both take place at the NWCC Club House and there are limits on numbers, so please book promptly if you don’t want to lose out. If there is a lot of interest, we will look at running one or more courses again later in the year.
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The club was full of fun and entertainment on our annual New Year’s Eve party.
Thank you to the Conwy’s for providing the music.
While you are enjoying your sailing, or just dreaming about the sea, please take a few photos and jot down a few words as a caption about your experiences for inclusion in the Club Yearbook.
Father Christmas and his merry band of helpers delighted us all with his visit to the Club on Saturday 17 December. He emerged from Conwy Quay into the Clubhouse with a strong following of children eager to meet him in Santa’s Grotto.
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The club’s annual dinner dance took place at the George Hotel on the 26th November. It was great to see everyone scrubbed up, though one or two of the sailing fraternity were hard to recognise without their oilies on!
It was also really good to see our overseas contingent in attendance, and the lifeboat crew were also extremely welcome, providing professional backup in case anyone had trouble navigating the waterfront afterwards.
We are pleased to announce our training programme for Winter and Spring 2016/17.
We have set firm dates for the RYA Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster™ Offshore courses across four weekends in February, and will be setting dates for the 1-day courses once we have gathered interest and shared suggested dates with those who have signed up.