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February & March Social Calendar - 04/02/2012
The February & March Social Calendar is now visible on the Social page. Or it can be downloaded from here.
The February & March Social Calendar is now visible on the Social page. Or it can be downloaded from here.
Sail Cruising Section re-starts - 02/02/2012
Ray Flowers, Rear Commodore Sail Cruising, is in the process of resurrecting the Sail Cruising Section within BMYC and looking forward to the 2012 sailing season. A small series of outings is planned. See HERE for details
Ray Flowers, Rear Commodore Sail Cruising, is in the process of resurrecting the Sail Cruising Section within BMYC and looking forward to the 2012 sailing season. A small series of outings is planned. See HERE for details
Quiz Nights back with a flourish - 31/01/2012
Quiz nights on the last Friday in the month have been reinstated, starting off last Friday 27th January with a special event to raise funds for the RNLI. A great turnout of over 14 teams took part, coming from all parts of the marina, divers, berth holders, yacht racers, RNLI and residents, over 80 all together. A challenging set of questions set by Greg & Barbara Parish kept everybody thinking hard, with a raffle held in the interval. At the end of a very enjoyable evening, over £150 was raised for the RNLI, and nearly 40 meals were served and a good deal of money taken over the bar. Here’s to the next one, on 24th February.
Quiz nights on the last Friday in the month have been reinstated, starting off last Friday 27th January with a special event to raise funds for the RNLI. A great turnout of over 14 teams took part, coming from all parts of the marina, divers, berth holders, yacht racers, RNLI and residents, over 80 all together. A challenging set of questions set by Greg & Barbara Parish kept everybody thinking hard, with a raffle held in the interval. At the end of a very enjoyable evening, over £150 was raised for the RNLI, and nearly 40 meals were served and a good deal of money taken over the bar. Here’s to the next one, on 24th February.
Very Latest Admiral Jack News - 31/01/2012
The complete renovation of the BMYC Committee Boat Priscilla is nearly complete - see here for pictures and information.
We are reliably informed that the re-launch of Admiral Jack will be about lunchtime this coming Wednesday (1st Feb). We shall have a fly past this coming Saturday when John Boyce will be snapping away then you can all come and have a good look listen to the quiet engine and feel the smooth paint job, after which we can have a jolly good drink to celebrate please come and join us.
The date set for a champagne launch party and renaming of the boat to Admiral Jack is Saturday 25th February 2012. We shall be having a party from approx 4pm with canapés etc with a band for past and present members. The ceremony will take place opposite the Sussex Yachts premises inside the yacht basin.
The complete renovation of the BMYC Committee Boat Priscilla is nearly complete - see here for pictures and information.
We are reliably informed that the re-launch of Admiral Jack will be about lunchtime this coming Wednesday (1st Feb). We shall have a fly past this coming Saturday when John Boyce will be snapping away then you can all come and have a good look listen to the quiet engine and feel the smooth paint job, after which we can have a jolly good drink to celebrate please come and join us.
The date set for a champagne launch party and renaming of the boat to Admiral Jack is Saturday 25th February 2012. We shall be having a party from approx 4pm with canapés etc with a band for past and present members. The ceremony will take place opposite the Sussex Yachts premises inside the yacht basin.
Letter from the Commodore - Membership rates 2012 - 29/01/2012
See here for the full letter.
2012 Rates & Fees
See here for the full letter.
2012 Rates & Fees
| Full single | £110 |
| Full Joint | £165 |
| Social single | £ 75 |
| Social Joint | £115 |
| Concession | £ 50 (these must be applied for with evidence of your current status i.e. student etc) |
Safety Checks - 19/01/2012
The BMYC race committee agreed that this year we should focus again on boat safety. During the BMYC Regatta in June, there will be random safety checks on boats. Make sure your boats are up to the required standard sooner rather than later - see www.bmyc.org.uk/racing/safety%20rules/.
The BMYC race committee agreed that this year we should focus again on boat safety. During the BMYC Regatta in June, there will be random safety checks on boats. Make sure your boats are up to the required standard sooner rather than later - see www.bmyc.org.uk/racing/safety%20rules/.
Multihull at BMYC - 19/01/2012
As soon as the weather is good enough we hope to see a Dragonfly multihull racing with the PY fleet at BMYC. A trial handicap has been issued but is likely to need adjustment according to results. Racing monohulls should take into account the different performance characteristics of a multihull. But it all sounds fun - Welcome!
As soon as the weather is good enough we hope to see a Dragonfly multihull racing with the PY fleet at BMYC. A trial handicap has been issued but is likely to need adjustment according to results. Racing monohulls should take into account the different performance characteristics of a multihull. But it all sounds fun - Welcome!
Race Fees increasing - 18/01/2012
The BMYC race committee agreed to change the fees for entering races to £17 for Sunday races and £10 for Wednesday races. The fee will be the same for both PY and IRC entries. This change will take force with the begining of the Spring Series 2012.
The increases are necessary to help cover the cost of the total refurbishment of Priscilla (now to be named Admiral Jack) and also the replacement of the No.2 & No.3 buoy and of course the purchase and launching of the brand new No.6 buoy. Priscilla is now owned by the club and is fully our responsibility. The refurbishment will mean that she is ready to be an excellent resource and to do service for many more years.
We think it is still very much value for money and hope that you agree.
The BMYC race committee agreed to change the fees for entering races to £17 for Sunday races and £10 for Wednesday races. The fee will be the same for both PY and IRC entries. This change will take force with the begining of the Spring Series 2012.
The increases are necessary to help cover the cost of the total refurbishment of Priscilla (now to be named Admiral Jack) and also the replacement of the No.2 & No.3 buoy and of course the purchase and launching of the brand new No.6 buoy. Priscilla is now owned by the club and is fully our responsibility. The refurbishment will mean that she is ready to be an excellent resource and to do service for many more years.
We think it is still very much value for money and hope that you agree.
No. 3 Buoy recovered - 18/01/2012
Whilst racing on Sunday 8th January, the fleet failed to find and round the No.3 buoy. Unfortunately it had broken free and floated away during the recent storms.
It appears that a shackle securing the new buoy and chain to the old ground tackle and sinker weight had broke through the monel seizing wire and the securing pin of the shackle un-wound and dropped out. The result was that the "naughty buoy" floated off (with it's light and about 30m of anchor chain) and went walkabout.
It's short holiday was well earnt, but all good things must come to an end and it was recovered on Tuesday 10th loosely anchored by its own chain just off the beach at Birling Gap. Solent Coastguard called us to inform us of the fact that it had been found and that Trinity House (the people who look after the nations buoys) were on their way to recover it for us in a very large ship.
This they duly did for us and we took delivery of it all (muscles and all) yesterday in Newhaven. The buoy is now safely under the clubhouse waiting for a good weather window where we can re-launch it. We hope we can find the old sinker and ground tackle with the help of the club divers to make the task easier.
Whilst racing on Sunday 8th January, the fleet failed to find and round the No.3 buoy. Unfortunately it had broken free and floated away during the recent storms.
It appears that a shackle securing the new buoy and chain to the old ground tackle and sinker weight had broke through the monel seizing wire and the securing pin of the shackle un-wound and dropped out. The result was that the "naughty buoy" floated off (with it's light and about 30m of anchor chain) and went walkabout.
It's short holiday was well earnt, but all good things must come to an end and it was recovered on Tuesday 10th loosely anchored by its own chain just off the beach at Birling Gap. Solent Coastguard called us to inform us of the fact that it had been found and that Trinity House (the people who look after the nations buoys) were on their way to recover it for us in a very large ship.
This they duly did for us and we took delivery of it all (muscles and all) yesterday in Newhaven. The buoy is now safely under the clubhouse waiting for a good weather window where we can re-launch it. We hope we can find the old sinker and ground tackle with the help of the club divers to make the task easier.
Goodbye to Sean Long - 18/01/2012
The club has ended the contract with Mr Sean Long to supply members with food and drink. This change took immediate effect within the terms of the contract. The Club would like to thank Sean for all his services over the past 18 months and wish him every success for the future.
This will not affect the running of the Club; the clubroom will be open at the usual opening hours; food and drink will be served as normal.
The club, bar and kitchen will be run by the club, generally managed by the Director of House and volunteers. The core staff that have been with the club for the last 18 months are remaining. Kevin will organise the bar with weekly stock check for re-ordering. If supplies are needed at other times, these will be purchased from a cash & carry for which the club has a card.
Philip Ayton will look after the accounting and bookkeeping, including our VAT obligations.
The menu will change with a bar menu that will list food that will be available any time the club is open, i.e. toasted sandwiches, soup, scampi & chips, pizza etc. A chef will be employed for Friday/Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes and events, offering fresh cooked food with menu changes weekly.
Theme food evenings will be introduced once or twice a month, i.e. all you can eat mussels & chips, curry nights etc.
Pricing levels will be set at proper yacht club levels with members receiving their standard discount on drink.
There will be a social event at least once a month, including themed parties, talks and monthly quiz.
The club has ended the contract with Mr Sean Long to supply members with food and drink. This change took immediate effect within the terms of the contract. The Club would like to thank Sean for all his services over the past 18 months and wish him every success for the future.
This will not affect the running of the Club; the clubroom will be open at the usual opening hours; food and drink will be served as normal.
The club, bar and kitchen will be run by the club, generally managed by the Director of House and volunteers. The core staff that have been with the club for the last 18 months are remaining. Kevin will organise the bar with weekly stock check for re-ordering. If supplies are needed at other times, these will be purchased from a cash & carry for which the club has a card.
Philip Ayton will look after the accounting and bookkeeping, including our VAT obligations.
The menu will change with a bar menu that will list food that will be available any time the club is open, i.e. toasted sandwiches, soup, scampi & chips, pizza etc. A chef will be employed for Friday/Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes and events, offering fresh cooked food with menu changes weekly.
Theme food evenings will be introduced once or twice a month, i.e. all you can eat mussels & chips, curry nights etc.
Pricing levels will be set at proper yacht club levels with members receiving their standard discount on drink.
There will be a social event at least once a month, including themed parties, talks and monthly quiz.