RDYC Cruising Newsletter - July 2009

Peter Forey - RDYC Cruising Coordinator
Peter Forey

Well, this season started so promisingly! Decent weather in April and May and some scorching days in June. But then it all went wrong in July! Temperatures may not have been much below the average for the time of year, but the sun has only been glimpsed fleetingly between bouts of rain and strong winds.

Peter Fairhurst's Dart Valley Rally 17-19 July was a great success despite the rough weather. At least we weren't at sea!

Looking ahead to the rest of the season:

Dartmouth Week (Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta)

There are two events I would encourage our cruising sailors to participate in:

Passage Race - non spinnaker class. Brixham to Dartmouth Wednesday 26th August

You can take this as seriously as you like, but for me it is a fun event where my main goal is to get to the finish line before the cutoff time. If that is not possible, then success will be judged by the number of mackerel caught. You can get an entry form from the Dartmouth Week website at Dartmouth Week Website

White Sail Event - Saturday 29th August

No details yet, but expected be a "there and back" course, avoiding all the racing guys going round and round in circles. With very light winds and spring tides, this event was abandoned last year as no-one could get even half way to the turning mark. Hopefully we will have some finishers this year!

Please note that participants in the above events should check their insurance policies. An extension to cover racing may be required.

Salcombe Rally 19th - 20th September

The new caterers at Salcombe Yacht Club (Les & Chris) will provide a 2-course carvery supper at £10 a head. Coffee or stronger drinks available from the bar. Timing 7.15 for 7.30.

Plan will be to use the visitor pontoon in The Bag. We are booked in with the Harbour Office, and they say there will be no problem with water taxis as their Moorings Officers will be on duty until 11pm.

Please book your place with me by 12th September latest. DO NOT contact SYC direct, as this causes confusion over numbers.

Laying Up Supper Saturday 24th October

Please reserve this date. Further details to follow when known.

Cruisers Winter Weekend

I am starting to work on this one, probably to be held in February 2010. Please let me know if you have any ideas for topics of interest to members.

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