In this Issue: Renewals; Duties; A Day Skipper course; Some lost(found) keys; Comms from the Commodore; New Codes; Toms Sailing Sesh; New Door Codes; Winter Series; Launch and Lunch; Topper Adult winter training.
Please don't forget to wear a mask in the Clubhouse during this high Infection Plan B time
Membership Renewals - Last chance for discount
We offer members a chance to get a 10% discount on their membership fees if they renew by the middle of January so if you have not renewed yet, it is literally worth your while doing it in the next few days. It also saves us chasing you to renew which is time consuming for everyone involved. If you have sadly found that you are unable to renew this year, please contact membership@papercourt-sc.org.uk, as soon as possible to let us know, for the same reason.
Comms from the Commodore - New Year, New Projects
Your committee are looking to undertake some works around the club. The first two projects for 2022, are to a) look at smartening up the marquee on the front lawn which provides shelter from sun and rain and has proved invaluable during the last two years, and b) we are also undertaking some improvement works to the pathways in the boat parks during the next couple of months. Jeremy Riley, Commodore
Signal from the Sailing Sec
Dont forget that the Winter Series has now started on Sundays 9th Jan to 27th March
Pursuit and GH races combined
20 RACES AM (P, GH combined) BEST 8 TO COUNT
20 RACES PM (2x GHs combined) BEST 8 TO COUNT
Launch and Lunch is back on Tuesday mornings from 10am
Tom Key, Sailing Secretary
Social Committee
Our outgoing chair of the Social Committee Evelyn has done a great job building a team of volunteers for various events at the club, which has made a huge difference to the workload for the Social Committee for each event. We now need a few new members on the Social Committee to mastermind a programme for 2022. Unfortunately the existing committee, whilst happy to continue and contribute, do not individually have time to take on the Chairmanship of the committee. So we are looking for someone who loves organising and planning to step up. If you would like to discuss the roles - either as a member of the committee or as Chair, please contact Jenny on snowmail@btinternet.com for a chat. There will be plenty of support for anyone who takes on any of the Social roles.
The Boat Whisperer Talk - Wednesday 9th March
Don't forget to save the date for what is bound to be a fascinating talk. Bookings will open on the social page of the website soon.
Quiz Night - There will be another of the Popular Quiz Nights coming in the Spring - watch this space for a date.
Tom's Sailing Sesh - Saturday 15th January 11.30 am
The next of Tom's amazing winter training dates is next Saturday. This session will be entirely held outside - even the classroom bits, so will be weather dependent. This is for adult sailors looking to improve their sailing skills, with racing techniques as well. Please email training@papercourt-sc.org.uk to register. There is no charge.
Still looking for a Film Maker
You don't need to be a professional, just looking for someone who could help out making some short information videos to help members. Email Jenny on newsletter@papercourt-sc.org.uk if you could help.
Keys Found
A set of what look like house keys were found on the men's changing room floor last Sunday. If you think they might be yours have a look in the drawer in the galley.
Gate and Door Codes
Codes will be changing on 1st February for the gates, sheds and clubhouse entry. If you have a duty coming up soon please check your instructions. If you need any of the other codes please contact a committee member who will be able to help you.
Papercourt Adult Topper Group Pictured above yesterday's intrepid topper sailors
4 remaining Winter Training dates left (Sat 29 Jan, Sat 19 Feb, Sat 19 Mar, Sat 2 Apr) - put them in your 2022 diaries and join in the fun of these instructor-led sessions in a Topper (your own, or one of the 6 hire boats), aimed at honing rusty or recently-acquired sailing skills in this easy-to-launch single-hander
Further details on the whatsapp group (see link at bottom of newsletter) including information on when other Adult Topper sailors are likely to be out on the water, if you fancy some company. Youth Topper sailors welcome to join the adults anytime - you are our best demonstrators!
Susan Lewis, Topper Class Captain (Adults)
07879 642594
Duties
If you have now been allocated a duty for the January to June period, please don't forget to go to Duty Manager and confirm. If you cannot do the duty allocated, please remember that you will need to find a substitute. The best place to start is those who have a duty on a date near to yours and email or phone them to arrange a swap.
Guidance notes for the various duties are on the website - click button below, and you can go to Member Directory on the same page to find contact details to arrange swaps.
An Opportunity to do a Day Skipper Theory Course at Papercourt
Metropolitan Police Sailing Club have hired our classroom to deliver an RYA Day Skipper Theory course. This will take place on Sat 15th & Sun 16th Jan, Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Jan, miss a weekend, then Sat 5th & Sun 6th Feb 2022. They have three spare places on the course and are offering these to Papercourt Sailing Club and GCCC members at the discounted rate of £305 per person. If you are interested please contact Lee Giffard at contact@mpsc.london for more details and joining instructions.
Help is at hand
If you need a hand with something, a really good way to access the membership knowledge base is to join the Cruising Whatsapp group (button below) and post a message on there, someone will surely be able to help you, arrange a time to meet up, or point you to the correct person with that specialist knowledge. We want to help you, just let us know what you need.
The club has a number of Whatsapp groups which anyone can join, for various interests in the club
We have:
Ladies that Launch - for our adult ladies; A Solo group; A Scow group; A Laser group; the RS 200 group; Topper Adults Group - for adult topper sailors and a group called:
Papercourt Cruising which is a more general group for members to chat, arrange cruising time, talk about the weather, get help etc. This group is great for new members.
Click on any of the buttons below, from your mobile and you will be automatically joined to the group. You can join a class group even if you do not own a boat of that class but would like to find out more, or arrange a taster sail. You can belong to any or all of the groups.
Please note that these groups are solely for matters relating to the club and sailing, and should not be used for any personal charity fundraising or any commercial content.
Launch and Lunch is back every Tuesday morning
Winter Series starts 9th January
Saturday 5th February - Lake Closed for PB Course
Boat Whisperer Talk - Wednesday 9th March
Please do not unsubscribe as this is our best method of communicating with our members. If you are thinking of unsubscribing, please email newsletter@papercourt-sc.org.uk and have a chat with me about why you want to, and I will try to resolve any issues you may have, or delete you from the mailing list. Jenny Snow, Newsletter Editor
