| 2010 season's (mostly) nautical
activities |
| On Saturday the 11th Dec. was
held the (brief) monthly Meeting closely followed by the Christmas Party. A good time was
had by all, the photo competition was won by Roger Greenway with a view of Heybridge Basin
2nd and 3rd were both by John Hasselgren. Colin Brewer (right) was unable to pass on the
Dutch Mop he received as acknowledgement for managing to flood his yacht with mud while
adjusting the log's spinner. The excellent spread was laid on by the Constitutional Club
and the fruit punch was delicious, nutritious and even better with a drop of Nelson's
blood! |
Colin and the Dutch Mop
(awarded by the Committee at their discretion for indiscretions) |
Heybridge Basin by Roger Greenway |
On the Tiller by John Hasselgren
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Ouch by John Hasselgren |
The Annual General Meeting took place on the 13th
November and was a lively meeting at which the new Skipper Les White
(left) and committee were elected.
Retiring Skipper, Roger Whitney related the events of the past year
and our Purser Donald Neale reviewed the Accounts and reassured us that
we were still solvent.
Subs for the current year are due and will remain unchanged at £45 family and £35 single
membership. Furthermore to make the paying easier, direct payment from your bank
into the NSC's account by internet or phone banking will be available (see below).
Various trophies were awarded and notice given of the Annual Mini-Cruise (to Santander)
and the intention to hold another RYA First Aid Course (see Diary-Dates for more
inf.). The next meeting and Christmas Party is on the 11th December.
A Full report of the meeting will appear in the December issue of the 'Bulletin'. |
Mike Kilbride receiving the Rice and Cole Cup
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Neal learns that the Rally Cup is still at home
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Les is delighted to win the Hippopotamus
Trophy for stylishly running aground
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| 2010 RALLIES |
| * Brandyhole YC and Fambridge 9/10/2010
The easterly wind and tide were perfect for a pleasant sail to Brandyhole for a lunchtime
get-together and there were still yarns unsaid to entertain ouselves for the evening at
the Ferryboat. Sunday dawned bright and clear but our easterly wind was stiill there and
made for a hard beat back to Burnham. Ten yachts participated, namely Picaroon,
Spindrift, Reality, Lune Orbiter, Dry Fly, Parana, Barbary Heron, Juliet , Jackalope and
Windhover |
| * West Mersea 18th September Lune
Orbiter, Jackalope, Dry Fly and Parana, all single-handed enjoyed a fine meal in the
W Mersea YC and were joined by the crews of Harlequin and Storm, who
came by road. The trip home on Sunday was somewhat more lively than the easy sunny cruise
on the previous day. |
| * Shotley 4th September The
'doubtful' weather forecast meant only Jackalope left the Crouch, the other three
yachts came from The Netherlands - Barbary Heron, the Deben - Greenwitch and
the Orwell -Pekatajo to enjoy a good meal at the Shipwreck -report |
| * Bank Holiday - Osea BBQ and Bradwell
With a deterioration of the weather the Osea anchorage was untenable.The 5 NSC ships
therefore, rallied in Bradwell marina for 2 or 3 days of relaxation and conviviality while
the sun shined and the North wind blew. All had a fast sail home to the Crouch! |
| * Brightlingsea Rally 11 boats
arrived, ate and drank their fill in this always-welcoming venue, and for those who lay
abed the Sunday morn, a roller-coaster ride home over the Rays'n to Burnham in a
fresh to strong Northerly. |
| * Rice and Cole Moorings Fun Race
was won in fine style by Spindrift of Hamble |
| * Heybridge Basin
Three yachts arrived after a fast passage with lumpy seas on the
approach to the Blackwater.Other Members arrived by road for a convivial evening in the
Old Ship.report |
| * River Stour and Suffolk Y Harbour
One yacht made the night passage but headed to the marina directly.
The other seven ships enjoyed a fine daylight thrash up the coast in a fresh breeze with
an enjoyable time in the 'Lightship' in the evening. |
| *Brightlingsea Timed Rally 3rd July
- A light and variable breeze made this event more motoring than sailing
-congratulations to the winner Windroos |
| * Bradwell Marina 26th June
The Easterly breeze made the first couple of hours out of the Crouch a slog, but
the sunny day made up for it. seven yachts arrived, eventually, the last was stuck on the
putty, waiting for the rising tide. |
| * Yokesfleet Creek 12th June
A pleasant sunny day with some staying the night - 8 yachts + one
seal in attendance |
| * Calais Rally 28-31 May
An enjoyable rally with 10 NSC yachts in attendance |
| *Bank holiday weekend 1-3 May
Colne Rally. With an adverse weather forecast for the area, and
no members planning to attend, it was decided to abandon the rally. |
| * 24th April Fambridge Rally
Eight yachts on station and 30+ members - report |
| *Jan 16th
Weekend trip to Bradwell, Jackaloop and Ice Warrior - report |
| *Jan 1st 2010 New
Year's Day trip to Brandy Hole. - report |
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