visit the https://www.suttonbinghamsc.net/w/join-us/ page to find out full details including cost. There will be 3 races per Sunday, weather allowing of course.
Duties for 2023
Sunday duties for 2023 are now available for volunteering in DutyMan. Unfortunately the Sailing Calendar has yet to be completed so there are several “To Be Confirmed” events/dates in the roster. Please note that other events may also be added or removed or amended and these details will be included in DutyMan as and when they become available.
Saturdays have not been uploaded pending a decision by the Main Committee as to how many (if any) Saturdays should have OOD cover in 2023.
Individual members are obliged to volunteer for at least 2 duties per annum and family members where 2 adults sail are obliged to volunteer for at least 3 duties per annum.
Members who have done only 1 duty in 2022 are expected to volunteer for at least 3 duties in 2023.
RNLI visit the AGM
A surprise visitor to the AGM was Peter Burrows, who chairs the local branch of the RNLI. The RNLI event, held recently at the Club, raised a total of £457-90 in donations and the sale of goods. Peter stated that he was representing the Chief Executive of the RNLI – Mark Bowie and noted that it was 25 years since Bryan Martyn presented a certificate to SBSC on behalf of the RNLI. Peter described a conversation with the team from Lyme Regis, who came with an RNLI shop and who helped with the prize giving for the event. Apparently, they commented that Sutton Bingham was “one of the friendliest, liveliest, most cheerful and active clubs that they have been to”. They said that they had really enjoyed their visit and asked Peter to compliment the members who were present on that day. Peter also complimented the Club on 50 years of fund raising on behalf of the RNLI. Finally, Peter presented a certificate to the Club along with his thanks for all that SBSC has done for the RNLI over the last 50 years.
Please note that problems have been reported with the engine on Safety Boat number 3.
Please do not use it otherwise the engine may be damaged beyond repair.
It is currently moored on Buoy No. 8 to speed up access if it can be repaired on the water. Low water means that recovery on shore is a bit of a challenge so there may be a delay.
We’ll post again when the engine has been fixed.
RS Aero Euros – Frostie & Chris
Well done to Frostie who finished 4th in the RS Aero 5 Euro champs at WPSNA this week in a fleet of 43 and to Chris Jones who was 24th out of 51 in the RS Aero 7. Full results can be found here
The summer newsletter
The summer newsletter should be in your email inbox, check you’ve got it or see if its in your spam folder. You can also access it https://preview.mailerlite.com/m4y0z0y1n1
Dorset Triangle coming up
June 12th – Dorset Triangle at Castle Cove SC. One of the best clubs on the south coast with great facilities, fantastic views over Portland Harbour from the sun deck and adjacent beach should you want a paddle. Oh and great sailing as well. The NoR & SIs will be published soon. Lets get a team together to go down there for a brilliant day out on the briny (no waves included!)