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As a result of market place feedback Standard Communications Pty Ltd has become aware of a small number of instances where GME EPIRBs have failed the self test procedure. A consequence of such failure may mean the EPIRB will not operate in an emergency situation.
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Dear Members
Please see below synopsis of our social programme up until the end of march 2014.The list does now include “by popular demand” a New Years Eve Party which I can promise you will be well worth attending should you be in town on the night!
The next two events in the Club are the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7 December, guess who is Santa competition included, and the Special Christmas Quiz and Club Prize Draw on Thursday 19 December – Definitely not to be missed, members will be talking about being there for years afterwards!
Full details of each event will be posted on the website as soon as possible and on the Club noticeboard as each event draws near.
In addition to the above please don’t forget that Des Owen hosts the Music Night on the first wednesday of every month and that the Club Quiz Night is every Thursday come rain or shine.
I, as always, look forward to seeing you all as often as you can make it to the Club.
Yours in Sailing
Tony Mead
Commodore
Programme Details are:-
Thats all for now. I hope to see you all at the events planned.
Early in the season my keel decided it had had enough. It wan’t going to move no matter how hard I pushed the handle or how much grease I packed around the gears. Frantic research on the internet revealed that there was a set of bearings lurking within the crown wheel that eased the motion of the crown wheel on the supporting steel plate. My mission is to get access to the bearings and replace them if necessary.
Removal of the mast steps cover plate » Read more
Dear members
Just to remind you all that Saturday 9 November 2013 is RNLI Conwy Day. The Fun and Festivities go on virtually all day and start off with the Lifeboat Coffee Morning at the club to which you are all invited. Needless to say this is very worthwhile and all takings are donated to the Lifeboat. I can assure you that there will be all sorts of things going during this part of the event day and the Club Bar will of course be open as usual. Later on during the evening the Gallant Crew of our Lifeboat will all be present in the Club Bar affording us a fantastic opportunity to “Meet The Crew”. This evening is always really good fun with Dave Howard no doubt providing some entertaining anecdotes!!
Please do your best to come and join us all in support of our Lifeboat, Those who Crew it and those who give so freely of their time and energy to support the RNLI Onshore.
The next day Sunday 10 November is of course Remembrance Sunday. Those of us who wish to attend the Conwy Remembrance Service and Parade at Bodlondeb usually meet up at the Club by approx 1015 for Coffee/Tea prior to making our way, as a group, up to Bodlondeb to represent NWCC at the ceremony . On its completion it is not unknown for us all to return to the club to privately Toast the Fallen in a traditional Cruising Club manner! Following on from this, as you will be aware from our club programme, there is at 1330 a lunch laid on at the club for those that have booked for it. Regrettably this part of the event is already fully booked but the club will of course remain open for service to all members who wish to remain.
Last but by no means least re;events on this message, Saturday 16 November is our Aladdins Cave Market Day at the Club. This is an “Early Bird” Christmas Shopping opportunity not to be missed with all sorts of goods from Jewellery to French Garden Art to RNLI items for sale at absolute bargain “Once in a Lifetime” prices.
This event will also help our Club Funds because, with the exception of the RNLI, all stall holders will be contributing a percentage of their takings to the Club.
Needless to say refreshments will be available throughout the day and the bar will be open normal Saturday Hours.
Finally, if you have not heard via the grapevine, as from this Friday 1 November Elaine our Steward will be able to provide hot food over the bar during its opening hours. Initially we have aimed this to provide good quality Chicken Curry(with rice), Beef Hotpot(with Fresh Bread/Butter) and Vegetarian dishes at a cost of £4-50 each. There will also be Naam Bread, Baked Potatoes and hopefully a Pudding available at a small additional cost. You will I know all appreciate that because we do not know what the demand for this facility will be it is necessary for us to err on the side of caution in preparing these meals to avoid any financial risk to the club. For this reason it may well intially be that the prepared stocks fall short of what may be requested. Should this occur please do bear with us for a short while as the service develops.
Thats all from me for now. I look forward to seeing you all soon.
Yours in Sailing
Tony Mead
Commodore
We have posted some pictures of a few of our members enjoying the Club’s Annual Trafalgar Dinner: Facebook Album
The French Fleet under the Command of Acting Admiral Mike Allen won a great and glorious victory over the English Fleet under the Command of Temporary Admiral Steve Gorst (Acting Admiral absent from place of duty!).
The details are: The Battle Commenced at 1035 by the Chronometer of The Admiral of the Day – Terry Worthington.
| Place Overall | Boat Name | Hcap | Elapsed | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruby | 0.940 | 4950 s | 4653 s |
| 2 | Viva | 0.950 | 4920 s | 4674 s |
| 4 | Hazel Ann | 0.848 | 5760s | 4884 s |
Total Corrected Time for Fleet = 14211 seconds divided by 3 times 2 = 9474 seconds
| Place Overall | Boat Name | Hcap | Elapsed | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Myfanwy | 0.855 | 5670 s | 4847 s |
| 5 | Harlequin | 0.930 | 5400 s | 5022 s |
| Seclusion | Did not join the Line of Battle | |||
Total Corrected Time for Fleet = 9869 seconds
Winning Fleet is that with the lowest corrected time for the engagement = French with 9474 seconds
Vive La France!
The results of a well contested race were:
| Place | Boat Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Seren y Mor |
| 2 | Lazy C |
| 3 | Ruby |
| 4 | Myfanwy |
| 5 | Seclusion |
| DNF | Promises |
| DNF | Odyssey |
Also out in the Bay for a sail and to take part in the experience were:
Lobo de Mar and Comrades
The conditions were good for a lively sail starting out at Force 4 and gradually easing. The direction wasn’t as Southerly as forecast though which led to a couple of boats having trouble making The first mark. Nonetheless a great sail was had by all.
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