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Fitting Out Dinner. It was really nice to see so many members, old and new enjoying the evening, talking about this season’s forthcoming events and challenges. The relaxed format of the event seems to work for all, no speeches to be made or listened to and the Buccaneer now some beers from The East Coast Brewery, brewed in Filey!
Report on Social reports page.

Geocache Walk. Report on Social reports page.

Coastguard visit. Report on Social reports page.

The new decking project takes a major leap forward! After a number of years of problems with design, manufacture and implementation the decking project is now set to be completed within a few weeks. A group of dedicated club heroes ignored the sub zero temperatures and the treasurer's bad jokes this saturday to push the project forward. All the materials were delivered, stored and work commenced on making the superstructure rigid and ready for the next phase to be completed in two weeks.

Some photos of the progress can be seen here.
Phase 2 Photos here.

10 adults, 2 young men, and Jess met at Burton Agnes Hall. Very sunny but cold day. You kept warm by walking fast, did a 5 ish mile walk on country lanes on a figure of eight route around Burton Agnes Hall and village. Good company, many interesting conversations and we all agreed we couldn't wait to get back to Filey for a sail in March/April. We had a good view of a group of 4 deer in the middle of a ploughed field and we got a good view of the 'snowdrops' in the grounds of the hall (without paying) as the route we took wlked us past the perimeter of the grounds. The very cold weather we have experienced this winter meant the snowdrops are a little later this year.

We walked at a steady pace for almost 2 hours, finishing up at the hall whereby we went into the cafe and had food and drink.

Laying Up Dinner report and photos now online

Report

Photos

Shortened versions of the club's printed newsletters are now available in pdf format from the downloads section.

Regatta 2009

Dates for the 2009 regatta are Saturday and Sunday 18th & 19th July 2009

Interested competitors/classes can register their interest by contacting the Commodore

Johnson Trophy

Congratulations to Roger Wilkinson who has won the 2008 Johnson Trophy

Kite Day

Members are reminded that there will be a kite day at the club on the 11th October. All are welcome
Time: 2.30pm
Cost £2.50 for pie and peas

The first kite day in the Club’s history (pray for wind). If there’s no wind, there’s pie and peas which I’m sure will generate some wind! Points awarded for height off ground of flyer, skill and timing.

Ah! Yes, also the longest skid mark (with kite).

Theres been a change in date of AGM from 15th November to 30th November, venue The Evron Centre, John Street, Filey. 10.30 for 11am start. directions how to find it can be found by clicking here.

Minutes of the 2007 AGM can be found here.

This year we are having a change of Venue. The Corner Restaurant, on Belle Vue Crescent, Filey is owned and run by Rachael Carline. They have received very good reviews and are committed to using seasonal and local produce. The Cost is £15.95 per person for a 3 course dinner with Coffee.

Further Details

Details of Menu

Annual Regatta Results

P Course Results

W/L Course Results

Sprint 15's

On 10/11th May 2008 the Sprint 15 Association has arranged (provisionally), to give its Northern Teach-In at Filey. The course runs over the two days and will cover the basics and niceties of boat set-up and sailing. This is ideal for beginners and more experienced hands alike. The association holds two teach-ins every year and by all accounts they are well worth attending.
** Now official, See Sprint Website **
The Filey Regatta (12/13th July 2008) will be the venue for one of the Sprint 15 northern traveller events.

Andrew Phillips

Newsletters distributed to members this week. Reminder - Fitting Out dinner this weekend. Racing Starts. New entries in boats for sale section.

There will be a change to the date of the Sail to Scarborough from Saturday 10th May to Saturday 26th April. Please alter your membership cards. This change has been made so that the Sail to Scarborough does not clash with the Sprint 15 training weekend.

Just a reminder about the first of four working parties. Sunday 17th Feb. starting at about 9.30am. Programme :- maintenance of clubhouse inside and out, make a start on completing the viewing area and begin to plan storage racks for kayaks and windsurfers. Please bring dust sheets, overalls, wire brushes, old paint brushes and emulsion rollers. Drinks will be supplied but bring your own food. If it's raining we'll just spruce up the inside of the clubhouse.

Problems with our online messaging system have surfaced and it seems likely some messages posted within the last 10-15 days may have got lost. If you sent a message during this time and have not received a response please re-send.

The club committee has decided upon the following working party dates, kicking off at 9.30 a.m. Sun. 17th Feb., Sun 24th Feb., Sun 9th Mar. and Sun 16th Mar. Please make a note of these dates in your diary or on your calendar. Further details nearer the time.

Amended sailing programme issued. Check downloads.
Social report for Wykeham wander.
Club to host new Basic RYA navigation course April 19th & 26th, cost £75 . See training.