Dear Member

We have now come to the end of the racing and cruising season! The Club  moves into the Winter Season with greater emphasis on social events. (Please note the opening and closing times as indicated below).

Since my last newsletter we have had a series of events starting with the “Round the Island Trip”. My thanks to Jane Smithies for sending me a detailed account of what happened, which can be viewed on the club notice board. She painted an amusing picture and great fun was had by all.

On 17^th July “Ozannes Cherbourg Race” took place. Three boats competed and “Busker” was the winner.

The “Swoffers Evening Race” took place on 27^th July. 13 boats competed (7 racers, 6 cruisers). Blue Jade won the racer’s category and Tomahawk the cruiser’s.

The “Alderney Race”, which is a combined event with the GYC, started at 8.30 am on 31^st July. Moojo  took the honours.

I must congratulate the three participants of the “Boatworks + Evening Race” on the 10^th August for turning up in such foul weather. Two racers and one cruiser participated; White Rabbit winning the racer’s and Busker the cruiser’s category.

The “Round Guernsey Race” on 14^th August, which is newly sponsored by “Ballistic Blue”, had 9 boats competing with Dutch Courage being the winner.

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Seven boats entered the “Hanois Race” on 21^st August and it was won by Dreamtime.

We then had the“Randalls Evening Race” on 26^th August. Four racers and two cruisers took part. Due to the lack of wind all racers retired and Busker was the winner for the cruisers.

On the August bank holiday weekend the “Clegg Gifford Cruise to Dielette” took place. It was a great success with 10 boats leaving at various times. Pre-dinner drinks and dinner at Le Phare Hotel in Dielette were greatly enjoyed by all. John Frankland set the quiz that was won by Calypso.

“Mora’s Restaurant” sponsored the “Mora Evening Race” on 9^th September. Six racers and seven cruisers took part. Dreamtime was first for the racers and Haven Gem for the cruisers.

On 11^th September “Ballistic Blue” sponsored “Round Sark and Herm Race” There were five competitors and White Rabbit took first place honours.

There was a disappointing turnout for “The Commodores’ Pot” on 18^th September; only two boats took part. Moojo was first to return to the Clubhouse and down a pint.

After it had been cancelled for the last two years, the “Cruise to Beaucette” was to take place on Saturday 25^th September. However, once again, due to adverse weather conditions, it was decided not to proceed. Nevertheless, the crews of six boats met up at the Club for a pre-lunch drink and then came back to the Club for the evening “barbeque”. The whole event was most enjoyable – and very well organised by our Rear Commodore, Stuart Crisp, who also cooked us all a delicious meal.
Forthcoming Events

Wed 6^th October: New Members’ Cocktail Party at 1830 hours
Sat 23^rd October: Laying-Up Supper 1900 for 2000 hours
Wed 3^rd November: Jazz Night 1900 for 1930
Wed 24^th November: RNLI and CIAS Cocktail Party 1830 hours
Fri 17^th December: RCIYC Cocktail Party 1830 hours
Fri 24^th December: Christmas Draw 1230 hours
Sat 1^st January 2011: Ladies Day 1130 hours
Sat 29^th January: Dinner Dance and Prizegiving 1900 for 1930 hrs
                             At The Farmhouse Hotel

Thu 3^rd March: AGM 1800 hours at The Duke Of Richmond Hotel

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Club Opening Times from 20^th September to 3^rd April 2011

Weekdays:  1130 – 1400

Fridays only:  1130 – 1400  &  1800 – 2200

Saturdays:  1130 – 1430

Sundays:  CLOSED

After requests from a number of members, our Pasta/Curry/Chilli con Carne etc lunches will be offered every other Tuesday. To book your place, please let either Carolyn or Mike know, by e-mail or phone.

Friday evening Meat/Fish Draws continue to be very well attended and are lots of fun, so please join us.

Thank you all for making the Club such a friendly enjoyable place, as ever, and I look forward to welcoming you throughout the winter months.

 Enzo Diacono

(Commodore)