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what can I say? We have had a
ou may have seen some work going on as you Wow record number of new members
Y come over the bridge into the car park. This is joining Rickmansworth Sailing Club after our very
successful PTBO Open Day back on 20th May.
another organisation that we have entered into
At the moment this is totalling 30+ and rising. So I
partnership with. If you click on the logo above,
would like to give a very warm welcome to all
you will find more information about The Sharks those concerned. Some of you are already
Club. experienced sailors and wanted to join because
So far, they have started you like the whole essence of our club. But there
are many of you who are wanting to learn the
to clear away the sport and get on board with our Training
eyesore that we have
Team. The places are filling up fast and so I guess
seen for many years just that can get a bit frustrating.
onside the car park. They
will then be ensuring There have been
that the base is suitable for a structure that will several new members
house their canoes and associated equipment. this month, they are:
They will then move the storage from their current
location by The Coy
Carp Inn to us. They Frank and Marcella POTTS
then plan to clear the with their children Liam and Emily.
river from the bridge
to the junction of the Graham RILEY
Troy Cut, by the and
footbridge, so that
they can paddle from Romulo Vinhas CHAVES
the storage facility to and Valeria MOLINARI
The Coy Carp, where You are welcome at any time, please make
they carry out their yourselves known and you will be well
activities.
received and made very welcome.
Once established, they will not be impinging on our
activity and the number of vehicles will be very However, if you can get up at a reasonable time on
few. Neither will they at this stage, have access to a Sunday morning, we have coaching and sailing
the Club compound or Clubhouse, although this practice from 10.00 until approximately 11.30
when the Ambassador of the day can help find you
may come in the future.
an experienced member to take you out in a
double hander dinghy and show you the ropes. It
ast week, some of you
may have seen this will not only get you started and help give you
L vehicle in the car park. confidence on the water, but it will also give you a
head start for your training sessions.
We were approached a few
weeks ago by the company As a novice, you may also feel unsure of taking the
who manufacture this helm in a singe hander boat but would like to find
equipment to see if they someone to crew for during the racing. We have a
could demonstrate it to board (with two columns) which will usually be
potential customers from a either in the clubhouse, or just outside where you
Search and Rescue will be able to put down your name in the first
Conference held last week column stating you want to crew for
in London. This added a someone. Equally, sailors who are short of a crew
nice figure to the Club can put down their name in the second
funds for very little effort
on our part. For more column. This will hopefully give everyone a chance
information on the ride, of some practice.
ask Amy, she was Sherp’d, Thank you to everyone.

RSC Troy Times 9 July 2018