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| Sailing Programme 2005 | |||
| April May |
30th 2nd |
Round Anglesey shakedown cruise/rally Paul of Diablo has also published a report on his website complete with a photo gallery of the trip. |
The concept A fun cruise/rally to banish the winter blues! Incorporating competition for the Bill Knight and Sun Netherseal trophies. The itinerary Depart Conwy 30/4 at 1130 (or earlier) for passage to Menai Bridge. Swellies transit at 1450 approx. Onward passage to Caernarfon (Victoria dock) for overnight visit. Depart Caernarfon 1/5 at 0630 for passage via bar to Holyhead eta 1630 for overnight visit. Depart Holyhead 2/5 at 1100 for passage to Conwy. |
| May | 7th | Visit to NWCC by
BMBC Runcorn |
BMBC eta at NWCC 1030 – embark in launches 1050 approx to pontoons. 1100 – 1300 trip to sea on participating members boats. Return to club for other activities at 1315. Volunteers required for trips to sea and hosting our guests. |
| May | 14th 15th |
The ladies in pursuit rally weekend |
The concept
An opportunity for the ladies to try their hand at a competitive fun rally. Gentlemen may also participate on terms decided at the whim of the sailing captain. The itinerary Depart Conwy 14/5 at 1230. R/v at Fairway buoy for rally
start at 1400. Rally to Moelfre or Gazelle for overnight visit.
Depart Moelfre or Gazelle 15/5 1200. |
| May | 27th 30th |
Isle of Man cruise/rally/race |
The concept
An offshore cruise/rally and race to the Isle of Man to compete for a wide range of trophies. An opportunity socially to “pay back the vikings”! The itinerary Depart conwy 27/5 at 2359. Rally/race to port st. Mary or Douglas. Those that are scared of the dark can take passage on 28/5. 29/5 lay day. Depart iom. 30/5 at 0700 for return passage to Conwy eta 1800. |
| June | 11th 12th |
Cemaes Bay here we come weekend View another of Pauls excellent series of reports here |
The concept
A rally/cruise to Cemaes bay especially for new members. Old hands most welcome. The weekend will include a sailing rally on the outbound passage and a time trial homebound. The itinerary Depart Conwy 11/6 at 1100. R/v at Fairway buoy for rally
start at 1230 to Cemaes. Anchor overnight for bbq ashore.
Depart Cemaes 12/6 at 1100 for passage time trial back to
Conwy. Results to count for club trophies. |
| June | 25th 26th |
Midsummer Cup weekend |
The concept
A sailing rally/race for cruising yachts to compete for “the Midsummer cup”. The racing element will be based on portsmouth yardstick handicaps decided (including an estimate of skippers racing expertise) at the absolute whim of the ood. The itinerary Depart conwy at 1130 on 25/6. Passage to abbey buoy for start at 1300. Race/rally to beaumaris pier. Moor or anchor overnight off Gazelle for fun ashore. Depart Gazelle 26/6 at 1100 for return race/rally home to Conwy. Both legs count for trophies. |
| July | 9th-10th | "The Big One" weekend |
The concept
The Moody and Westerley challenge weekend. Open to all sailing cruisers. A fun competition designed to test the sailing skills and seamanship of members particularly those that contend “big is better”. Competitions for club trophies and prizes. The itinerary Depart Conwy 9/7 at 1100. R/v at fairway buoy for event start at 1230 on Conwy Bay course. Return to Conwy on completion for pontoon bbq followed by the famous maritime quiz in the club. Quiz by boat teams. Handicaps will apply. Day 2 depart conwy at 1130. R/v at abbey buoy for a test of seamanship under sail starting at 1300. Return to conwy on completion. Both days to count for results. Sweepstake system available. Side bets between yachts are encouraged. |
| 16th-17th | The cadets “lets get wet” weekend incorporating the upriver barbecue. |
The concept
A weekend of activities aimed at cadets as well as other members designed to be fun for all. The itinerary Saturday 16 july 1000 cadets at club for briefing. Sunday 17 july 1100 cadets at club for briefing. |
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| 21st- 24th | Peel classic boat rally | An opportunity to take passage in company to Peel to participate in this fantastic weekend thursday to sunday. Intended departure from conwy on wednesday 20th july return on monday 25th july. See details on club noticeboard | |
| Aug | 6th-13th | Conwy river festival | The best regatta for “cruising”
yachtsmen in the country bar none.
Main events: Tankard race day 7th august Nobby/gaffer/classics day – 7th august Series races for cruisers 8, 9 + 10 august. La la rally 11, 12 + 13 august. Conwy quay day – 13th august The regatta incorporates events for both sailing and motor cruisers. Book the week off and join in the fun, it is designed for us not for racing experts. Social and other events programmed each day. |
| Aug | 15th-21st | The Captains Cruise |
Concept
A week long user friendly cruise on a “wither the wind blows” basis with no pressure to achieve anything specific, just to relax and enjoy a cruise in company with other members/friends old and new. Itinerary “wither the wind blows”. |
| 27th-29th | August bank holiday cruise rally |
The concept
A three day cruise/rally with a minor competitive element. Venue to be determined dependant on the weather. The isle of man is possible! The itinerary Depart conwy saturday 27/8. Return monday 29/8. All the rest is in the lap of the gods. |
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| Sept | 10th-11th | The last chance saloon rally/cruise
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The concept
The last opportunity this year to raid the royal welsh yacht club in numbers and, to compete in a cruising friendly way for any club trophies that have not yet been decided. The itinerary Depart conwy on 10/9 at 1100 for swellies transit at 1356. Onward to caernarfon eta 1530. Evenign visit to rwyc. Depart caernarfon 11/9 at 1300 for swellies transit at 1451 and onward passage to conwy eta 1730. |
| Oct | 22nd | 200th Anniversary Of Trafalgar Rally Full Itinerary this is worth reading!! |
An opportunity to become a “jolly jacktar” “mariners” or “matelot” for the day and participate in a team rally in conwy bay as part of either the nwcc english mediteranean fleet or the combined french/spanish fleet. The longest serving nwcc member of each fleet will be appointed as an admiral for the day. Timescale 1000 – 1600 approx on the water. 1900 “to the victoria the spoils” party at club. Full details on club noticeboard. |
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Briefings will normally be held in the Club on Friday evenings at 21.30hrs. See Club Noticeboard for all details of individual events. Why not come and join in if you aren't already a club member Captains Comments
2. Although most events incorporate a competitive element this aspect of them is neither compulsory nor their main purpose. Events are designed to be fun and to provide an opportunity for members to cruise in company with others and, for those who are not familiar with the cruising area, to enjoy the added security of exploring the local area with those who are familiar with their navigational quirks. 3. All members who are planning to cruise outside of the programmed events are encouraged to post their plans on both the club noticeboard and the website so that others who are sailing in the same time period can possibly join in with your own plans. Notes for Skippers • All events are weather dependent but if adverse conditions are forecast, an alternative cruise or race will be planned wherever possible. Details will be discussed at the briefing. • High water times are B.S.T. • To safeguard the interests of members, it is the sole responsibility of every skipper to ensure that their boat has adequate insurance for events. Please remember that you the skipper, are responsible for ensuring that your boat has adequate safety equipment and it will be your decision as to whether you and your crew are competent to undertake the voyage in the prevailing weather conditions. • It shall be the skippers sole responsibility to decide whether to start or continue an event. Club Races • Yachts participating in any Club races will adhere to the international Regulation for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea. • Competing yachts may use their engines until the warning signal is made (5minute ‘gun’). Special rules regarding the use of engines during parts of some races e.g. the Swellies section of the Round Anglesey Race will be made known to competitors prior to the event. • Handicaps will be based on the Portsmouth Yardstick Scheme. |
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| Training Programme 2005 | |||
| May | 6th | Ladies briefing/discussion groups | The intention of these groups is to provide an opportunity for lady members to discuss a wide range of nautical and sailing subjects. Dependant upon the individual programmed topics they will either take place in the club or alternatively, for more practical subjects onboard a pontoon berthed boat. It is intended that the groups discussions will be conducted in a totally informal way. Times for the sessions will be 1900 to 2030 on the dates programmed (friday evenings) a programme of discussion/briefing subjects will be posted on both the club noticeboard and on the website. |
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| July | 1st | ||
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| Sept | 2nd | ||
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