Dam News: Spring 2009

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Scaling Dam Sailing Club e-News: February 2010

Hello all

Happy New Year, a full e-News this time, there seems to be plenty going on for Instructors and things are certainly developing with Sailability.

Working Parties
The first working party is this Sunday at 10.00am, many hands make light work so please make the effort to come along.  There will be another two work parties on 21st and 28th.  There are lots of jobs and for those who are a dab hand at decorating, our newly re-furbished showers are in need of a coat of paint.

Sailability: Volunteers needed for special needs youngsters.
Our local Kirkleatham and Kilton Thorpe Special Need schools are very keen to bring some teenagers to Scaling Dam SC. We are at the planning stage just now but we need to match their enthusiasm with our volunteer commitment so please offer your help if you are available.

The intention is for some 6 youngsters plus teachers/carers to arrive late morning with the aim of getting on the water soon after noon and leaving before 3pm. Some may have physical disabilities but there will be no need for hoist transfers, broad choice of craft and any form of volunteer assistance will be welcome.

Planned dates (seven Wednesdays) are:
21st April, 5th May, 12th May, 26th May, 16th June, 30th June and 7th July 2010.

They have some funding for ten sessions and I intend some school visits with some practical demonstration to make up any shortfall.

This is an ambitious programme running alongside other volunteer commitments. The more volunteers that come forward the more we can ease individual load. Please advise now your possible availability to sail@scalingdam.org and let’s make this a success.

Many thanks, John Tate

Dinghy Exhibition
The Dinghy exhibition is coming up on 5/6th March. Scaling people are going – Mark Lewis will be at a conference on the Saturday if you want to meet up.

New On Board Co-ordinator
The new On Board Co-ordinator is Helen Bainbridge who replaces Mick Early

Training Forum
The training forum is being revived by Steve Gibson, Commodore at Kielder, for those with an interest in developing their know-how.

New Treasurer
Many thanks to Simon Jackson who has volunteered to take on this role.

Website Photos
Chris Hide has added a link to Lisa Metcalfe's sailing photos to the home page of our website. If any more members would like to do the same, he can add a photos page. If you do have any photos you would like to include, please leave a message on the photos page.

Race Office
Are there any members who would prefer an inside, less physical duty to assist in the race office on either Wednesday evening or Sunday afternoon instead of rescue boat.  Help is available to understand what is involved and on the day the Race Officer is there also to guide the assistant in what is required. Let Ian Holden know on sail@scalingdam.org please.

Ian (aka Dutyman)

Race Officer Courses
A long way ahead but the RYA is looking at organising a regional race officer course on 4th - 5th December at Scaling - bring your woolly underwear (it’s indoors).

Free Club Race Officer courses are available and we will try to have one in 2010 – let Mark Lewis know if interested.

Scaling Dam Instructors Meeting
This will be held on Sunday 7th March at the club at 11.00am. As well as Instructors, anyone interested in helping with the training activities will be very welcome to attend. We plan to discuss the year's programme, updates from the RYA, ideas for attracting more members to take the advanced modules and other training related topics

First Aid Training
Sarah Oyston is planning a First Aid Course on Saturday 13th March - if you need to renew your qualification this spring, please contact Sarah (sail@scalingdam.org) and reserve a place on the course as numbers could become restricted.

RYA Conference
RYA Club Conference is on 10th April at Tees & Hartlepool YC from 9.30am.  The programme will have inputs on lessons from the Kielder accident as well as Racing Rules inputs and coverage of training and other topics.  Please let Mark Lewis know if you are thinking of going

North East Instructors Conference
Sunday 21st March 2010 from 0900 to 1700 at Sunderland Yacht Club

Laser Performance, Topper and RS Racing are bringing their latest dinghies, Barnet Marine are bringing their 460 RIB and Ultra Sport are bringing their new Bic plastic windsurf board for you to try!

It’s another great opportunity to get 45% off RYA publications and to network with other Instructors.

There will be lots of prizes on offer - even a prize for the club/centre who brings the most Instructors so spread the word!

With experienced coaches running a mixture of shore based workshops and sessions afloat there is something for everyone - we look forward to seeing you there!

To reserve your place you need to book with Suzie Blair - see attached form

Southport Sailing Club National Junior 12 hour race
Date: The next Southport Sailing Club National Junior 12 Hour Race will be held on Saturday 26th June 2010, 8am-8pm.

This will be the twenty-fifth time that the event has been held, proving its popularity as many clubs choose to return each year.  In 2009 twenty-nine teams took part.

Eligibility: The Race is open to the following classes of dinghy: - GP14, Enterprise and Bosun Dinghies.

Team members must be under 20 years of age on the day of the race, if entering an U20 team, alternatively members must be under 18 years of age on the day of the race, if entering an U18 team. There is no lower age limit. Different age groups can win a range of trophies and awards during the twelve hours, images of which can be viewed on our website.

Documents: A Notice of Race, Entry Forms and Sailing Instructions are now available to view or download on the SSC Website: www.southportsailingclub.org.uk.

Publicity: A Flyer giving notice of the event can be downloaded from http://www.1stmark.co.uk/Events/Jun12.pdf.

If you reply to this email kindly state the name of your organisation and your position within it.

William Birch
Race Co-Coordinator, Southport Sailing Club.

Sunderland Regatta
Sunderland Yacht Club are holding their annual Roker Regatta on the 21st and 22nd August involving 2 days of exciting Handicap and Fleet Racing.  Some free camping will be available on site as well as some free space for motor homes and caravans.  There will be entertainment, take the family and a bucket and spade.

Start Windsurfing Instructor Course
4-9th April

@ South Durham Windsurfing Centre (Surfstore)

£90 plus VAT.

For further information please contact Helen Bainbridge, Email helenbainbridge@me.com or call 07825212985. A copy of the booking form is attached.

Course Pre requisites:

• Minimum age 16
• Intermediate non-planing certificate with beach starting and non-planing gybe clinics
• RYA Powerboat level 2 certificate
• Valid first aid qualification.

Pre course training is available and can be arranged by contacting Helen.

For Sale
Topaz Uno Plus SN5989

Excellent condition, only 2½ years old with trolley and road trailer included. White hull with purple and white sail.  Great fun to sail, single handed or with two people. £1800 ono.

Contact Helen Salvage at sail@scalingdam.org

Steve Thomas