2010 Club News

Little Americas Cup
Details and Pictures of the event here

Abandoned Boats
Notice of intent to sell has been posted on a Red Hulled Laser and a Blue Hulled Laser.Details

Little America Cup
Sunderland Yacht clubs answer to the Americas Cups to be held Saturday 10th July, using the clubs Pico's and Feva's. Anyone interested in Match racing meet in the club 10:00am, First race 11:00pm details

Notice to Mariners
Notice to Mariners about the Air show Exclusion Zone 23rd 24th and 25th July details

Pyrotechnics Advice
Latest advice from the RYA on the use of Flares. Here also the Table of guidelines Table

Abandoned Boats
Notice of Removal (Part I of the Torts (Interference with Goods Act) 1977) has been posted on a Blue Mirror, A Red Hulled Laser and a Blue Hulled Laser.Details

Drift Net Fishing
Three Sunderland Fishing boats are Drift net fishing off Sunderland From 1st June to 31st August. All vessels are requested to keep clear Additional Detail

Honda Rib Challenge
Participants in this event the SYC heats on Wed 2nd June start at 1830. Also the regional finals on Sat 5th June start at 1000

Bank Holiday Cruising
Once again influenced by the weather, The proposed trip to Whitby ended up in Amble, however the three boats participating had a great time. Next Cruise is 11th 12th & 13th June when we propose to visit Blyth and Newton. ( or is that Hartlepool and Whitby) We plan to go away that weekend why not join us.

Lifejackets
As a result of the talk last Monday on Cold Water Shock some of those present inspected there lifejackets, two members have found hat the automatic mechanisms were out of date. These mechanisms have a definitive life and the date should be checked . Guide to checking your lifejacket. If you have any problems or questions about your lifejacket contact Alan Dixon or Arthur Ketley who are both RNLI trained Lifejacket presenters

Cold Water Shock
A reminder to come and see a video and talk on the effects of cold water shock on Monday 24th May at 8:00 pm

Abandoned Boats
A considerable amount of effort has been given this year into matching boats stored in the compound and members, as a result of this It appears that we have three possible abandoned boats. If you own any of the above boats or you know who does, please can you let Corinne Wilson know or email abandonedboat3@yahoo.co.uk If the owners of the above boats are not identified by 1st June 2010, the abandoned boats policy will be implemented. Details of the boats

David Graham
David Graham in Astro has set sail for Plymouth to take part in the 2010 Jester challenge to Newport Rhode Island, Video Our best wishes go with David. Jester Info

Cold Water Shock
We sail in cold waters come and see A video and talk on the effects of cold water shock on Monday 24th May at 8:00 pm

Honda Rib Challenge
Honda Rib Challenge is to be held in at Sunderland Yacht Club on 5th of June. We will be training 6pm Wednesdays and Fridays from 28 April. 8 to 16 age group welcome.

First Aid Course
We are running a R.Y.A. recognised first aid course Sunday 9th May limited to 12 places all interested please contact Eamonn Rooney E-Maill phone 07944103041

Cruiser Programme
Updated final programme has been uploaded this issue contains the OOD duty dates.

Expired Flares
New System for the Disposal of Time Expired Pyrotechnics issued by the MCA Here

Easter Party
Easter Saturday. Saturday 3rd April : Easter Party organised by Carol Maughan. Includes Gail special either Curry or Lasagne , and traditional Easter games such as egg JARPING and egg painting etc. £6.00

Moorings
The moorings maintenance is now complete. Could all those with that are lifting in with the Club Crane arrange to have there boats either in the water or moved for the Lift In on 10th April.

RYA First Aid Course
We are hoping to run an R.Y.A. recognised first aid course soon, can all interested please contact Eamonn Rooney E-Maill phone 07944103041 or leave details on the notices on the club notice board .It will be a day course and will cost about £32.

Cruiser Fleet Meeting
A cruiser fleet meeting has been arranged for Wednesday 24th March 8:00pm to discuss the 2010 programme the provisional programme is published on the Sailing Page there will be an opportunity to choose your OOD duty date at the fleet meeting.

Burns Night
The Burns night Saturday 27th March has been cancelled

Cub Forum
The original club forum has been hit by a virus and I have disabled the link, Members most at risk are those who have signed up to automatic login The virus seems to be ad ware or spy ware, not particularly harmful but annoying, Members are recommended to scan with a suitable anti virus software and an anti adware software.

Social Events
Forthcoming social events include Quiz Night with Pie and Pea supper, A late Burns Night and a Easter Party . See the Social Page for details

Sail Found
There has been a Sail found in the training room. it looks a shade bigger than a Sonata Number 2 jib, hanked up luff, looks nearly brand new (certainly new hanks), in a blue bag, it has been there some time. to claim contact Gary on 07871 693269.

Roker Webcam
Roker Webcam had changed address to http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3382 the Sailing and Weather pages have been updated

Lessons to be learnt following tragic accident at Kielder Water
Here is A link on the RYA website about the Lessons to be learnt following tragic accident at Kielder Water, reccommended reading for all dinghy sailors.

Cruiser Fleet Meeting
A cruiser fleet meeting has been arranged for Wednesday 24th March to discuss the 2010 programme

Dinghy Fleet Meeting 27th February
Do you want to help shape dinghy sailing at the Club for 2010? A meeting has been arranged for Saturday 27th February at 2pm at SYC for dinghy sailors and interested parties to discuss any ideas you may have to improve sailing at Sunderland.

Dinghy Instructors Course
We will be running a Dinghy Instructors course in March, Anyone interested in this course please contact Eamonn Rooney E-Maill or phone 07944103041.

Quiz Night
We are again having a Quiz Night, so why not drag yourself away from the telly. The quiz wil be on Friday 5th February commencing at 07:30 The quiz is being organised by Carol Maughan. Pie and peas will be served at a price of £3.50 If you wish to have the pie and peas please book with Gail by either ringing the Club when the bar is open or contact Gail on her mobile +447521755480.

Race Officers Course
The race Officers course is confirmed for Sat 30th Jan. Starting 11am. prompt.We would be grateful if you could let us know if you are attending, for the caterers etc.If you can think of anybody else who might be interested contact Eamonn Rooney E-Maill or phone 07944103041.

Abandoned Dinghys
For 2010, the Club will be looking at sailing dinghies in the Club compound which appear to have been abandoned. For owners where 2010 boat compound fees have been paid, a yellow sticker will be sent out for the owner to place near to or on the transom of their sailing dinghy. Where no yellow sticker is found on a sailing dinghy by 1st April 2010, the Clubs abandoned boat procedure will be implemented. The abandoned boat procedures can be found in the Club byelaws, section 13.