Sailing

The sailing meeting last Saturday was well attended. After thorough discussion, the consensus was to continue racing on Tuesday and Saturday evenings throughout the summer, with early, mid and late series. Junior sailing and adult sail training, if required, will take place on Wednesday evenings. The regatta is June 25/26. This year the club is hosting the Firefly National Championship between August 6 and 12, and for this event, and the regatta, volunteers will be needed. If you are interested in helping diarise now!

Six Nations Rugby

Tomorrow (Saturday) Wales play Scotland in Cardiff, kick-off 4.50 pm. The game will be shown live on the big screen at the club. Come on down to enjoy the match with a couple of beers and good company. Specialist beer available at discounted price.

Juniors

The next meeting on Wednesday, February 17 (5.30 pm start) will include a guided tour of Tenby Lifeboat House. Parents and youngsters all welcome. We will be going over to the Lifeboat at around 6 pm. 

Advance notice that the registration for Junior sailing classes for this season will be during the meetings on Wednesday, March 2 and 16. For further information, ring/text Blake on 07717842713.   

Youngsters from aged eight are welcome to join. Courses follow RYA Stages 1 to 4 and meetings are every Wednesday starting early April with turn up time around 5 pm.  There is a BBQ/food provided afterwards to make it a social occasion as well as an opportunity to learn to sail. 

The club will be running Power Boat Level 1 and 2 courses for adult and junior members on Saturday, February 27, and Saturday, March 5.  

Level 1 (one day) - Provides a practical introduction to boat handling skills. No experience required. Minimum age eight. 

Level 2 (two days) - Provides the skills and background knowledge needed to become a competent powerboat driver. No experience required. Minimum age 12. 

On Sunday, March 20, we have also planned a practise day to refresh and improve skills of those who have previously attended an RYA course or who have significant experience of driving powerboats. 

If you are interested, please email the club’s chief powerboat instructor, Howard Yeates, stating which courses you would like to do: [email protected] 

Parents of junior members under the age of 18, should email Howard on their behalf. 

If you would like to attend the RYA Level 2 course on February 27 and March 5, please register your interest as soon as possible.

Quiz Night

A date for diaries. Quiz night supporting RNLI, February 20, at the clubhouse.

2016 Membership

A reminder to all members. Subs for 2016 were due on January 1. If you haven’t renewed yet, please go to the club website, print and complete the membership form and forward with payment to the membership secretary. Or, for those with online banking, please pay direct to the club account. Some of the membership benefits - discount on food and drink at the club; use of club premises outside ‘public’ hours; use of club boats, toilets and changing rooms. Please renew promptly.

Forthcoming events

The social committee has been busy; please try to support at least some of the events below. Visitors and guests welcome.

February 13: Wales v Scotland, Six Nations rugby.

February 17: junior social evening from 5.30.

February 20: Quiz night and food, in support of RNLI.

February 26: Wales v France, Six Nations.

February 27 and March 5: Power Boat level two course.

March 2: Junior social evening from 5.30.

March 12: England v Wales; Six Nations.

March 16: Junior social evening from 5.30.

March 18: Wine tasting and quiz.

March 20: Power boat practice day.

June 25 and 26: Club regatta and Round Caldey race.

Club opening hours

The club is open Friday and Saturday evenings from 7.30.

Website

The club’s website can be found at www.tenbysailingclub.org.uk; the club and details of events going on can be found on Facebook and Twitter. New members welcome; sailors, aspirant sailors and non sailors. We are a members club run by volunteers who try to involve all members in a variety of activities, both sailing and social. To enquire about joining call at the clubhouse, contact any member who will be pleased to help, or contact us on line.