Commodores October Newsletter
Published 13:13 on 1 Oct 2024
Chair of Sailing
Im delighted to be able to advise you that Chris Fritot has taken on Chair of Sailing. He has formed his new committee and they go forward into the next year with great energy and enthusiasm.
Rally to Granville
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Gilles Lezan, the President of Granville Yacht Club. The funeral was on Saturday 21st , at which St Helier Yacht Club was represented.
We therefore postponed the BBQ, the new date is Saturday 12th October. There is a scheduled race on Friday night to Granville, start time 1800 hrs. The rally and race fleets will combine for the BBQ.
Any of the rally fleet that would like to go down Friday night and experience the joy of night sailing, a cruise in company will be available. There will be a skippers briefing on the Thursday evening. The intention is to leave around the same time as the race fleet.
Click here for the Granville rally details and online registration.
Congo river expedition 50th anniversary
Col. John Blashford Snell is giving a talk at the arts centre on Friday 25th October.
In the past we have held similar events at the club that were enjoyed by many of our members. If you are interested please use the link to the Arts Centre below to book tickets: https://artscentre.je/whats-on/congo-river-expedition/
There is a nautical connection as the expedition used inflatable boats.
Last night of the proms
On Saturday 14th September we had the Last Night of the Proms, which was a sell-out success. The Club was beautifully decorated for the event and well done to Susie, Chip, Jane and the Social Committee for making it the success it was.
Dates for your Diary.
October:
Wednesday 2nd: Bingo Night
Wednesday 9th: Alex Bleasby Race 13
Friday 11th: Offshore Race 7 - Jersey to Granville
Friday 11th - Sunday 12th: Rally to Granville
Sunday 13th: Trevor Beaton Trophy - Granville to Jersey
Saturday 26th: RYA VHF Radio Course
October 31st - November 10th: Diwali Week
November:
Saturday 2nd: Laying Up Supper
Wednesday 6th: Bingo Night
Saturday 16th: Annual Dinner & Dance
Jeff Speller
Commodore
St Helier Yacht Club