Spring Social – A Taste of the East in the East.

Spring Social – A Taste of the East in the East and thoughts from Annie.

Around 20 members and Guests gathered at the club house for a pre-dinner chat and drink, whilst Ed and Robyn slaved away in the kitchen. 

Just before we ate Annie wanted to say a few words which she has asked be relayed to the members who were unable to attend.  “I would like to say that I and Peter’s family are very grateful for the efforts everyone from the Club and emergency services made to give Peter the best possible chance last Sunday, Peter had spent the day doing what he loved and where he was most at home and was cared for by his friends.”

Curry was then served Poppadum’s, pickles, Chicken and / or Prawn Curry, Dhal, Curried Eggs, Rice, Nan bread and a dollop of Rita.  Ed did a tremendous job with most of us heading back for seconds. This was then followed by a loosely themed sailing quiz devised by the Highfield’s. Round 1 (first lap) Name that boat, picture round small sections of boat bows.  

 Here’s the easy one.

Fireball Bow

Round 2 – Nautical questions, eg “what is Ancraophobi?”,(quite fittings given the egg curry). Scores all very close after 2 rounds with team Sallis taking a narrow lead.  Onto desert Robyn’s delicious Apple Crumble and Ice cream, this received a big thumbs up from our youngest guest Ed Brown and all the dinners. Final round “Cats”

Picture round, Can you name them?

Snowball

 I did say “loosely themed”.

This round separated the men from the boys with the boys fairing much better, so just 1 point between all teams and a tie for first. Off the cuff tiebreaker – “What colour in Richard….. Fryers…… RS…… 300?”, Sallis first to line to take the honours for the team, Well D-one Chris and team.

Just to say a massive thanks you to Ed, Robyn, and the Highfield’s for a great evening.

 

GYGSC 2014 Agm

The GYGSC AGM will be held at the club on Monday 10th November at 8.00pm. Please see the attached Agenda and minutes from last year’s AGM.

As usual the AGM will be followed by the Sailing Forum which gives everyone the chance to say what they would like to see in next year’s sailing programme how the racing should be run and what changes might be introduced to make the club as successful as possible in 2015.

Do come along if you possibly can. It’s our final get-together of the year!

End of season Prize Giving

Just a reminder its the end of season Prize Giving this Saturday 11th October

As you should already have heard Martin and I are planning on attempting a US Diner Man V Food inspired menu … .

Ultimate Nachos

Big Burger with Pulled Pork , Boston Beans, Crispy Potatoes and Slaw

New York Cheese cake

There will be stacks of tasty food, all for just £15.00 each

I have been a bit awol on my holidays but it seems like we are a bit lacking in numbers this year.

We really want to try and fill the clubhouse to make the event worth running, so if you haven’t told Ed you are coming along please please yell now. We will be shopping for the booked numbers so won’t be able to cater for people turning up on the day sadly

Please let me know by return

a) if you are coming and have told Ed/signed up in the club house
b) if you haven’t signed up but would like to come along
c) if you are vegetarian or have another special dietary requirement.

We hope you can make it , we really need enough people to make it worth running and to make the atmosphere

Martin and Dave
The Chefs

Training Days 2014

Something new for this year, we will be running 3 training days.  A chance to improve your boat handling and race skills.

Dates/times:

Saturday 7th June – Rigged for 10:30am

Saturday 12th July – Rigged for 10:30am

Saturday 13th September – Rigged for 10:30am

These days are open to non members as well as members of GYGSC and are free to attend.