ZVYC News 6 November 2014
Dear Sailors and Friends,
Upcoming Sailing Events and Sailing Calendar Amendments:
- We have moved the sponsored Seaport Regatta to the 23rd November and this Sunday sees the continuation of our Spring Series Round 5. The weather looks good and racing will be over by lunchtime in time to enjoy a meal from the Galley.
- Members a reminder that your overall result from the Spring Series will count towards the Sunsail Club Championships. Also each time you compete in this Series your name goes into the draw for the BIG prize of a Sunsail Holiday.
- TGIF 14th November 2014: Reminder that the next TGIF will take place on Friday the 14th – there will be live music, bar open and braai fires lit. Crockery & cutlery available so no need to pack these. Please diarise and bring the whole family down to enjoy your Club.
- Seaport Sponsored Regata 23rd November please diarise – details in our next newsletter.
A Great letter from Patrick Jackson:
Hi Fellow Sailors
Just felt I had to share some sailing experiences I have had the last few weeks.
Not the Main Regattas which have been GREAT but the “in between” sailing.
Few TAKERS but so what ? 2 Boats and you have a DICE ! The weather has been great and the wind perfect..
Last Sunday was awesome champagne sailing. Blue skies, warm sun and a breeze which started gently,
mounting to a rip roaring glorious plowing 20 knots. Not survival just perfect fast ‘planing’ stuff. Those REACHES – Awesome !!
We sailed 2 full round-the-vlei South courses in the morning had a great lunch at the Club’s Galley and another race in the afternoon with minimum quantity (boats) maximum quality !
Folks, it’s entirely up to you, but those of you who are not on the water DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING !
See you afloat
Patrick
International Outgoing Rugby Tour: Ireland vs South Africa, Saturday 8th November at 19h30
Club will be open from 19h00 also Rochelle will be there serving great Irish & SA food. So come over and enjoy the game !
See you there !
Volvo Ocean Race
The Volvo Boats have arrived in Cape Town! Read more on Sailing Publications’ Gybeset here
Administration
- Our Gate system is working well and those members who are not yet on the system please contact the office.For your record, the gate no is 082 7533 632 but you need to be on the system for it to work !!
- Our “very” old bar fridge has finally stopped working we are looking for a good 2nd hand one to replace it so if anyone has one has a spare one to sell or donate to the club, please let us know
Wishing you a wonderful week further!
Best wishes,
on behalf of ZVYC,
Anna and Ron