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THE COLDHAM HALL CHRONICLE
NEWS & VIEWS FROM COLDHAM HALL SAILING CLUB
Christmas Pudding Race sailors in club house 2011
January 2012
The last race of the season was the Christmas Pudding Race which was won by Sandy Watt in Speedwell.
It was a cold day and sunny for a start, but snow then blew in part way through!
The event was well supported with several Yeomans and Wayfarers out on the water.
Afterwards, the sausage rolls (kindly made by Elaine Watson early that morning)
and mince pies and drinks in the clubhouse were very welcome.
The winter down river race series was won by John Wells.
Our AGM was held on 7th December. Officers and committee members of the club for the next year are;
Officers
Derek Watson - Commodore
Kevin Priest - Vice Commodore
Mark Foreman - Rear Commodore
Honorary Secretary - Alan Sant
Honorary Treasurer - David Woolston
Gary Corbet - Race Officer
Sabina Priest - Social Secretary
Paul Parker - Bosun
Committee Members
Ian Barker
Tony Duddle
Kim Mayfield
Gill Mott
Judith Robertson
Ian Shepherd
Apart from the official business, there was a discussion regards the future of the club,
links with the RYA and how best to attract and keep new members to the club.
The new committee has since met in January discussing the club development plan to
be devised along with a novice sailors' programme
Midweek sailing continues into January with a hardy few enjoying a sail
in the 2 boats remaining at the moorings and lunching if a riverside pub is open.
On one of these outings in the autumn, John's yeoman was photographed by a microlight pilot
and subsequently pictures of the club were also taken from the air. There are more pictures on the website.
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CHSC from the air |
The 2012 sailing programme starts 22nd April, after the Rigging out Supper 21st April
(the same format as last year with participants bringing food to share). The full
sailing and events programme can be found on the website: www.coldhamhallsailingclub.co.uk.
Thursday evenings in June involves sailing for new prospective members and it is hoped that club sailing events
in the summer will complement the RYA 'Sail for gold' which will coincides with the Olympics.
Club members will have been sent the invitation to the Quiz and Chips on 17th February.
There should be a talk and chips night in March and rules evening near the beginning of the season
If you are not a member, but would like to join as a sailing or social member or
if you want further information then please visit the website or contact me:
Judith Robertson
Contact: 01603 712916 or jude_rob2000@yahoo.co.uk
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