Last Friday night it was Fish & Chip night, which was very popular, as always.
The next one will be on Friday 17th February, more information nearer the time.
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This Friday 20th January we are holding a Curry Night in the club, if you haven't booked yet please
do so asap with Mary on 07791 494218,or by email marybarker174@btinternet.com
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This Saturday 21st January we are having a coffee morning in the club
from 10am to 12 noon for Sail 4 Cancer
Stalls including cakes, handbags, costume jewellery, scarves & second hand clothes
Come and support this good cause and have a coffee too
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Sundays Roast at Springtide will be Lamb his week. Please contact Christelle directly by Friday, if possible, to book your meal on 07885 970888
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On Saturday 28th January it's Burns Night at the Club, please find the menu attached, for this event only please email bookings to
janeawwoolf@gmail.com or reply to this email.
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That's all for this week, see you in the club

Dear Members

This Saturday it's the Laying Up Supper, if you haven't booked please do so without delay, by contacting
Mary on 07791 494218 or marybarker174@btinternet.com
For those of you who are joining us, please be at the club at 1900 for 1930hrs, thank you
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This Sunday Springtide Catering will be providing a Casserole for Lunch,
if you would like to book please
contact Christelle directly on
07885 970888, thank you
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As you are aware on Sunday 4th December it's the AGM, I will be emailing last years minutes to members within the next few days. This will give you an opportunity to read them before the meeting.
Also, a copy of the accounts is available on the club notice board, should you wish to read these before the meeting. Should anyone require a copy emailing to them please contact me and I will send this onto you.
Copies of the minutes and accounts will be available for members attending the meeting as previous years.
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On Friday 16th December it's the Fish and Chip Supper, 1900hrs to 2100hrs, also on this night Diana will holding the "Grand Christmas Draw," buy your tickets over the bar
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Diana has asked if any members would be willing to help her organise
next years social programme,
please contact Diana on 01394 277737
if you can help
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I have been asked to point out the following to members with regards to the consumption of food and drink in the club.
Bylaw 7 - All liquor consumed on Club premises must be purchased over the bar. This applies in all situations including wine taken with meals. To protect the club agreement with the catering franchise all food consumed on the club premises shall be purchased from the franchisee. This rule shall apply to members and anyone hiring the club.
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On Sunday 18th December the Galley will be providing Christmas Lunch, please book with Menu choices, contact Mary on 07791 494218 or marybarker174@btinternet.com.

See Club Racing / Dart 18 Open section of website.

20th & 21st AUGUST 2011

Briefing at 1130 Saturday 20th.
Race 1 Warning Signal 1255 hrs Sat 20th August followed by races 2 & 3 back to back.

Saturday evening meal at club at 1930 hrs included in entry fee for Helm and Crew.
Extra meal tickets can be purchased by friends and family before 1200 on 20th August.
Entertainment in club house after meal on Saturday evening.

Race 4 Warning Signal 1025 hrs Sunday 21st August followed by races 5 & 6 back to back.

Entry Fee £45

Plenty of camping space next to sailing club, £5 a tent/ night.
Motor homes can also be catered for with prior notice, £5 per van/ night.
Bring the family for the weekend, camping/vans from Friday evening.

Contact: Matt Ambrose 01728 724583

For a full report on the progress of the Firefly nationals please refer to the Firefly Class Association website.

Photos from the RNLI weekend are available here.

A new weather station has now been installed and is available on this website and on the monitor in the club. The console will be installed shortly.

Two club Lasers are now available for use by club members. “Betty” and “José” have been refurbished and are now on the beach waiting to be sailed and to join in the Wednesday evening and weekend racing. “José” has been kindly donated by Chris Garner and named in memory of José Hall. The arrangements for using the club Lasers can be found on the club notice board.

A good turnout for Sailing tonight,(6 multihulls & 8 slow handicap) although it took a long time for everyone to get in! In the crows nest we couldn't put the light on when it got dark because we wouldn't be able to see the boats,
therefore we couldn't see the clock, so had to use a keyring torch!
During the race we had extra excitement when a yacht ran aground, twice,
it seems she was trying to leave the river!

By popular request the webcam is now pointing out to sea
But unfortunately the weather station is no longer working - and a replacement is required

Why not join us for Fish and Chips on 27th May 2011 from 7pm. Local Cod, Plaice, Suffolk Ham & Eggs, served with chips or new potatoes & side salad, please book with menu choices at the bar, on 01394 283785 or via email marybarker174@btinternet.com

Following our meeting for the RNLI weekend of 4th and 5th June 2011
Ann White is collecting Tombola Prizes for the event,
bottles, tins and something for the children
Please pass to Ann or leave them in the club for her to collect

We have had a volunteer to man the sponsored row (on the rowing machines)
but need others to help
Please contact Sally Thomson on 01394 278544 or Diana Barnard on 01394 277737 on this or any other RNLI weekend matter

Website updated with:
- Committee members for 2011
- Dinghy Racing Program for 2011
- Yacht Cruising Program for 2011
- Social Program for 2011

More updates to follow.

Mike McNamara will be coming to FFSC to talk to us

Mike is possibly UK's most successful dinghy racer

Currently, World Wayfarer Champion. Also numerous National Championship wins in Albacore, Bosun, Enterprise, GP14, Hornet, Lark, National 12 & Wayfarer

Don't miss out, come and join us

1930hrs

Why not join us on Saturday night ( 12th March ) at 7.30pm for a Quiz Night in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer

The cost of a ticket is just £2.50, this includes nibbles

Tickets can be bought on the night

Steak & Kidney with a puff pastry lid, new potatoes, fresh vegetables
or
Seabass Fillets with ginger, chilli & spring onions, new potatoes, fresh vegetables
or
Mushroom risotto & seasonal leaves
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Lemon & lime cheesecake & fresh cream
or
Cheese plate

Coffee & mint
£12.50 per person

Please book with menu choices at the bar, on 01394 283785 or by email marybarker174@btinternet.com