NHYC Bembridge Rally Aug 2016 2016.pdfSeptember Edition NHYC Bembridge Rally Aug 2016 Dear members,...
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North Haven Yacht Club News and Views Through 2016 September Edition NHYC Bembridge Rally Aug 2016 Dear members, Once again the Bembridge Rally proved to be the most interesting of the rally program. It always has its moments, and this one was no exception. The boats taking part were:- “Admiral Thomas” “Stitches” “Solange” “Pickwick” and “Karenzi”. “Water Venture” was supposed to come but was a no-show. We set off from the moorings at 09.30 on Sat 27 th , and motored out to the end of East Looe where we found a reasonable NE wind to carry us along quite nicely towards Hurst Point. By the time we reached Hurst the wind had come round to the east making sailing a bit more of a challenge, and round about Cowes it was decided to push on under power so as to reach Bembridge in time for the evening meal. After an enjoyable cruise through the Solent we arrived at 17.00 to a packed harbour with boats being turned away. No problem for us as we were booked in, although shoe-horning five boats into a small space on the pontoon was interesting, well done to Gordon and his marina staff. We then took the water taxi, which resembles a small landing craft, to The Pilot Boat Inn, and landed D-Day style on the beach adjacent to the pub, we weren’t carrying guns and nobody was firing at us so we carried on to the pub. The meal was very good and at 21.00 a band started to play, although they were not too bad, the volume was a bit much and we decide to return to the boats. This meant practicing our night assault skills with the landing craft, good job Barry had remembered a torch, the sign of a good Commodore! Continued on Page 3
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North Haven Yacht ClubNews and Views
Through 2016September Edition
NHYC Bembridge RallyAug 2016
Dear members,Once again the Bembridge Rally proved to be the mostinteresting of the rally program. It always has itsmoments, and this one was no exception. The boatstaking part were:-“Admiral Thomas” “Stitches” “Solange” “Pickwick”and “Karenzi”. “Water Venture” was supposed tocome but was a no-show.We set off from the moorings at 09.30 on Sat 27th, andmotored out to the end of East Looe where we found
a reasonable NE wind to carry us along quite nicely towards Hurst Point. By the time we reached Hurst the wind hadcome round to the east making sailing a bit more of a challenge, and round about Cowes it was decided to push onunder power so as to reach Bembridge in time for the evening meal. After an enjoyable cruise through the Solent wearrived at 17.00 to a packedharbour with boats beingturned away. No problemfor us as we were bookedin, although shoe-horningfive boats into a small spaceon the pontoon wasinteresting, well done toGordon and his marina staff.We then took the watertaxi, which resembles asmall landing craft, to ThePilot Boat Inn, and landedD-Day style on the beachadjacent to the pub, weweren’t carrying guns andnobody was firing at us sowe carried on to the pub.The meal was very good and at 21.00 a band started to play, although they were not too bad, the volume was a bitmuch and we decide to return to the boats. This meant practicing our night assault skills with the landing craft, goodjob Barry had remembered a torch, the sign of a good Commodore!
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Richard, wet from a wave
Bembridge is apopular and busyharbour.
Crews replenishingdepleted stocks ofenergy
Towing Stitches
The next morning we awoke to some indifferent weather with a strong South Westerly wind.Setting off about 09.00 we had a good sail to Osborne Bay where we turned into the wind andstarted the engines. After motoring for an hour or so we had a message over the radiothat “Stitches” engine had stopped, and he was in need of a tow, “Admiral Thomas”obliged and towed “Stitches” towards Cowes. Meanwhile Barry and Richard in “Solange”were making their way towards them to help out. On arrival Barry boarded “Stitches”and found a broken fuel line, fixed it, and got the engine going, and they allproceeded on their way to Yarmouth. Very well done to all on “Solange” and“Admiral Thomas” for a successful outcome to a potentially dodgy situation.The wind by this time had freshened to a force 6 and the sea was very lumpy.“Karenzi” was first into Yarmouth followed by “Pickwick” “Solange” and“Admiral Thomas”. “Stitches” arrived last having flogged againstthe tide making it a very long and fraught day for Paddy andcrew. We staggered off to the pub for a meal, which was verynice, and then afters were had aboard “Karenzi”.The next morning we all set off for Poole in sunny weatherwith no wind to speak of, and motored gently homearriving back onto moorings in dribs anddrabs. The only excitement was a highengine temperature warning buzzergoing off on “Karenzi” onentering the harbour,just as the ferry wasapproaching. Some niftywork by Chris, mycrew, opening the enginecover and the fore hatch,saved the day. All in alleveryone seemed to enjoy theRally and all it threw at us, and we are looking forward to the next one.Peter.
What was thechap on thecruiser doing,directing traffic orabout to abandonship?
It’s that time again. The club lift out is at Salterns Marina onSaturday29th. October. Worth every penny!
Add names to notice On the board outside the kitchen.
ImportantInformation!Dear members,Due to recent incidents in our club, it has beenagreed to ask members to carry theirmembership cards. I appreciate that this maycause an inconvenience, but please show yourcard when asked.Many guests are still not signing in, so pleaseensure your guest(s) fill in the visitors book.
If you see somebody you don’t recognise,then please ask to see their card, there is noreason for people to be offended. A polite request for ID will also have thebenefit of getting to know new members, soplease, don’t take offence!If you require a new card, or 2nd card, pleasecontact Bryan Hardy, Club Secretary,[email protected] committee has agreed to update theclub cctv systems, increase the memory, andincrease the coverage to the lower deck, thiswill hopefully deter our light fingeredfriends from taking our property.New signage to deter non members fromcoming ashore from the pier, and on themain gate will increase the “ members only”aspect of the club.
Barry SwaffieldCommodore
More news from Barry.The new touch screen computer (kiosk), has beenactivated, it is still in it’s infancy and currently beingtested. This piece of technology relies on internet access,and because of the relatively slow speed at the club is notable to perform as required. We are in the process ofupdating the club Wi Fi, but due to a shortage ofequipment at BT we are on a waiting list………..If you have an item for sale, or require an item, we willshortly be able to load the advert onto the kiosk computer, watch for furtherdetails….Please look out for some exciting social events planned for the coming months, theBig Breakfasts are starting in October, (that has come round quickly!).The usual way to book for social events is to fill in an envelope from the notice board,and posting through the office door, everyone is welcome.
