January 2014 - Ogston Sailing Club
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January 2014 - Ogston Sailing Club
January 2014 www.ogstonsc.org.uk (email address: [email protected]) www.facebook.com/ogstonsailingclub COMMODORE’S COMMENTS My year as Vice Commodore has passed incredibly quickly and I would like to thank everyone who has helped me along the way. I would also like to say “Thank you” to you, the members of Ogston, for giving me the opportunity to be your Commodore which is, I feel, a great honour. I am delighted to have Andy Gomm on board as Vice Commodore and I know that he will ensure the continuance of great quality racing which we all enjoy. Please give Andy your support by signing up for your 2014 duties as soon as possible via Dutyman. The Dinner Dance and Presentation evening was once again, a huge success with terrific entertainment from the band ‘Saxy’. Well done again Andrea. It was a pleasure to have Harry Fisher there as a founder member and former President of the club. Harry Pye gave a very poignant speech about the club, highlighting the importance of fellowship and goodwill which makes Ogston so special, followed by the all important distribution of prizes by Howard Blunt and Sam Knighton, and many members went home carrying some silverware. Thank you Howard for a superb job once again. The prize table looked spectacular! The recent storm caused several boats in the dinghy park to break free from their ties and some boats were damaged. I would remind members that all boats at Ogston must be insured (in accordance with our club rules) so that any damage caused by their vessels in these circumstances is covered. All boats in the boat park must also be notified to the membership secretary and the appropriate berth fees paid. where a buffet lunch will be served for all. It’s a great way to work off some of that over indulgence from Christmas Day. A work party took place at the club on Sunday 15th December the awning was taken down and cleaned and large quantities of leaves and debris were cleared. Thanks to all who attended at short notice and worked so hard. All that remains is for myself, Jon, Sophie & Will to wish you all a very Happy Christmas! There will be further work parties in the New Year so please try to attend if you can. There are no paid staff at Ogston, we are all volunteers and all members are supposed to attend work parties, according to the club rules. (We do supply Bacon Butties and hot drinks!) On the 26th December I will be OOD for the ‘Boxing Day Bash’ this consists of one General Handicap race starting at 12.00 noon with prizes for the best dressed sailors and best dressed boat in addition to the race winner. I look forward to seeing lots of boats on the water for this ‘Premier’ Club Event and also the ‘apres sail’ in the clubhouse All members are also invited to join in with a ‘faith lunch’ on New Years Day from 12 noon onwards with everyone bringing a contribution for the table. It’s all hands on deck with the setting up and clearing away on this day which is a lovely way to welcome in the New Year Julia Ward Commodore Vice Commodore’s Notes Firstly I’d like to thank you all for voting me in as Vice Commodore. We have a superb group of dedicated members at the club who give a lot of time and effort to keeping the club running smoothly and it will be a great pleasure to be working with them. I am writing this on Sunday evening after another enjoyable days sailing and I would encourage everyone to keep sailing. Even in winter it is still great fun and there’s always a very friendly welcome in the bar afterwards. With good wet suit and spray top it never feels too cold – or at least that’s what I keep telling myself! Apparently it’s even warmer with a dry suit. everyone make an effort to go down to the club and check out your boats. Duties – the sailing calendar for next year has been published on Dutyman and it’s time to sign up. We all have to do 3 duties in the year and we rely on everyone volunteering for their share. Please log in to Dutyman and sign up for your duties as soon as possible. This will mean that you can select the dates you want rather than waiting until dates have to be allocated to you. Dutyman can be accessed through the club website. If anyone has any questions regarding duties or the Dutyman system, you can contact me via email [email protected]. uk or by phone – 07836 758758. Finally I hope you have all had an enjoyable Christmas and I wish you a happy and successful new year. I look forward to seeing you at the club soon. Andy Gomm Vice Commodore Sadly however, the sailing is nearly over for the year and by the time you get this newsletter, I expect we will be into the winter shutdown. The sailing starts again on the 16th February and I am looking forward to good turnouts next year. The winter break is when we get the essential maintenance done around the club so please look out for the notices and help with the work parties when they are organised. We have had some problems in the boat park caused by the recent wind and gales. A number of boats were blown over in some cases landing on other boats and causing damage. If your boat is kept in the boat park is it essential that it is securely tied down. Simply leaving the boat tied to its trolley or trailer or in some cases not tied at all is not sufficient. If a boat blows over it is likely damage to itself and other boats and this is unfair to the other club members. Please can TO DO YOUR DUTIES! Please therefore log in to Dutyman which can be accessed through the website and sign on to cover your 3 duties as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding duties you can contact me via email: [email protected] or by telephone: 07836 758758. Andy Gomm Peak Dinghy Spares – – – – – – – New Boats Boat Repairs Sail Repairs Clothing Chandlery Accessories North Sails Workshop 5 minutes away from Ogston Visit our website for our Online Shop. www.peakdinghy.com Telephone - 07866 971092 Email – [email protected] Membership renewal 2014 Renewal form 2014-15 Wondering why there’s no renewal form with this newsletter?? It’s because we’ve had several problems with the CO-OP bank over the year and therefore it’s been decided to change banks. Unfortunately it’s not been possible to do this in time for this newsletter so I’ve not been able to include the renewal form as I normally would. It will be included with the January newsletter, which will give me a very short turnaround time for getting standing orders sent off to our new bank in time for the 1 st February. To help me PLEASE can you complete it and return it ASAP as soon as you get the newsletter and if you use on-line banking to update your standing order making sure you change the Bank details to those of our new bank. Have a great Christmas Sue Smith Membership secretary PS please note new e-mail address is [email protected] Ambervale Heating Ltd Gas, Oil, LPG & Solar Services Central Heating, Diagnostics & Electrical Fault Finding Gas Safe Registered for Natural Gas & LPG OFTEC Registered for Oil Competent Persons Scheme registered for Water Regulations, Unvented Hot Water, Electrical Part P and Solar Hot Water Contact Philip Wilson: (01623) 443318 07967704131 [email protected] Ambervale Heating Ltd. Registered in England No. 6029098 Registered Office: 17 Fritchley Lane, Fritchley, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2FN igh uality Building Construction Unrivalled Customer Service Contact Simon nighton ARCHITECTURAL STONEMASONRY RESTORATION/CONSERVATION HAND CARVED STONE GARDEN SEATING & TABLES simon goodwardconstruction.co.uk www.goodwardconstruction.co.uk TRADITIONAL SKILLED BESPOKE MEMORIAL SERVICE PRIVATE & PUBLIC SCULPTURAL COMMISSIONS UNDERTAKEN SCULPTURAL CONSERVATION/RESTORATION THE FRINGE SCULPTURAL PRACTICE PADLEY WOOD LANE PILSLEY DERBYSHIRE S45 8EL www.thefringeworkshop.co.uk 01773 872541 07843417228 [email protected] Safety Matters There are two booking in sheets on the safety notice board in the club hallway. One is for the Powerboat level 2 for people who are taking the dinghy instructor course. The other is for any other members wishing to take the powerboat level 2. Only those who have taken a safety Familiarisation course can take a level 2 and with the lack of courses last year I would encourage everyone who has missed out to sign up without delay, as places are limited. All new members are requested to attend a Safety Familiarisation course so if you are a new member and have not taken a safety familiarisation course please email me at [email protected] and I will be in touch with you regarding when a course is available for you to attend. In January we will be taking the club radios in for a service so anybody wishing to free sail in January please take a mobile out with you and leave your number on the bar. With Moby already off the water the safety boat for free sailing is the dory with the Tohatsu engine on and not the ribs please. RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 1st 2nd MARC 2014 Only for people taking the dinghy instructors course RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 15T Dave Driffill Rear Commodore Safety [email protected] 16T MARC 2014 It could be Yes you could be one of the prize winners! There are many trophies still to be presented; you’ll find a list of the trophies below, but in some cases the winner has not been announced. They are the ones where the winners are decided by the sailing committee and who knows, it just might be you! Come along to the Boxing Day Spectacular and see who’s won those coveted prizes. Ogston Trophy Winners Seniors and Juniors ` Wednesday Racing Trophies Whitbread Trophy Presidents Pursuit Trophy Hoggard Trophy Early Pursuit Late Pursuit Hoggard Daylight Dash Russell Short Russell Short Russell Short Andy Gomm Saturday General Handicap Saturday Summer General Handicap Summer Pursuit Autumn Pursuit Simon Law Enterprise Overall Enterprise Spring Series Laser Overall Fast Handicap Overall Slow Handicap Overall Andy Gomm Andy Gomm Rob Spencer Howard Blunt No qualifier Saturday Racing Trophies Moorings Trophy Ogston Rose Bowl Shand Trophy Woolley Moor Trophy Simon Law Simon Law Simon Law Sunday Class Racing Trophies Ogston Challenge Trophy Chopper Trophy Man Alive Trophy Ogston Plate Ashover Bowl Sunday Handicap Racing Trophies Early Gen Handicap Trophy Knighton Trophy Brackenfield Cup Ogston Cup Peter Copley Trophy Early Gen Handicap Summer Scorcher Blue Riband Blue Riband Slow Handicap Frostbite Simon Knighton Jon Ward Peter Tyers Andy Gomm S Knighton (2012) Challenger Trophies Sue Fisher Trophy Chairmans Endeavour Dave Driffill It could be You! Premier Events President’s Trophy Jackie Degg Mem Trophy Daley Trophy Ogston Barrel Revill Trophy President’s Trophy 1st Crew President's Trophy Personal Handicap President's Trophy Commodore's Firkin 1st Crew Commodore's Firkin Simon Law Joy Mapp Simon Law Andy Gomm Sarah Gomm Cromford Cup Regatta Bowl Amber Bowl Ladies' Trophy Fleetest of Fleets Most Improved, Commodore's Firkin Regatta Bowl Personal Handicap Regatta Bowl 1st Lady not in winning boat Andy Gomm Simon Knighton Harvey Martin & Will Ward Julia Ward Enterprise Sailing Committee Trophies Pye Trophy Novice Cup Enthusiasts Trophy Taysee Trophy Standfast Trophy Flying Fifteen Trophy John Greenwood Award Most Improved Senior Helm Awarded to the best novice Most Races Sen, no prize Best Sen. Opens Best Res Nat. Championships Best Crew It could be You! It could be You! Paula Tyers Russ Short It could be You! Jon & Julia Ward Jessica Law JUNIORS Hoggard Junior Regatta Bowl Junior Commodore’s Firkin President’s Trophy Foudroyant Trophy Best results junior opens Oppy Trophy Enthusiasts 2 (donated by Mr.Albon) Old Derbian (best under 18) Daggerboard Most improved junior helm Spring Series Tray Platts Trophy Summer Class Series U 15 Bell Spring and Summer Class Frostbite No qualifier Harvey Martin & Will Ward Joe Tinker Roscoe Martin It could be You! It could be You! It could be You! It could be You! It could be You! No qualifier No qualifier No qualifier Roscoe Martin(2012) If you were in the first three of any of the series this year, then you will have won an engraved glass. Come and collect it at the club on Boxing Day, you know it makes sense. Merry Christmas everyone. Howard Blunt OGSTON SAILING CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2014 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE POSITION NOMINEE President Harry Pye Vice President Don Spencer Commodore Julia Ward Vice Commodore Andy Gomm Rear Commodore Simon Knighton Rear Commodore (Safety) David Driffill Hon Treasurer Martin Whittle Hon Secretary Jo Hunter Sites Chairman Glyn Rawson Membership Secretary Sue Smith Social Chairman Andrea Hughes Publicity Officer Elizabeth Law Training Officer David Wood Junior Fleet Co-ordinator Andrew Thompson Youth Fleet Captain Andy Hart Bar Committee Chairman Simon Law General 1 Nick McLeod General 2 (Disability) Bob Cable General 3 (Children) Sara Martin General 4 (newsletter) John Mellors General 5 Bill Buckley General 6 Paula Tyers AUDITOR POSITION NOMINEE Auditor Roger Salt SAILING COMMITTEE POSITION NOMINEE Secretary Robert Spencer Results Secretary David Driffill Trophies Secretary Howard Blunt Disabled Sailors Rep John Swain General 1 Jon Ward General 2 Martin Bradley General 3 Dan Laming FLEET CAPTAINS POSITION NOMINEE Enterprise Russ Short Handicap (Fast) Harry Briddon Handicap (Slow) Colin Coombs Laser Kent Martin BAR COMMITTEE POSITION NOMINEE Chairman Simon Law Treasurer Martin Whittle General 1 Jess Law General 2 Bob Cable General 3 Mandy Rawson General 4 Andrea Hughes