It was suggested that this should be a regular event and to that end the ‘RSWSC en Thames’ group has been set up.

 The idea is to meet at a different pub / bar in the City for a few drinks and food on a monthly basis. The pub/bar will be selected to be easily accessible by all and emails will be sent  advising of the venue in advancet o those who have expressed an interest .

 If you are interested in attending the next or future meeting, please  send your email details to me and you will be included in future mailings.

 Hope to meet you at the next meeting.

 Huw Willetts

You may well remember “Boycey” as a cheerful and helpful patrol boat driver but if you
would like to know more about his military career go to this MOD website.

David’s funeral, with full military honours, was held in Bath Abbey on Wednesday 7 December 2011

Do you recognise your pram ?

I hope this serves as an alternative way to remind you that we would like the prams off the quay by the end of October, please, as we feel morally obliged to look after them when the winter winds blow.  We would prefer not to have to wrestle with the elements on those occasions to secure your pram and prevent it doing damage to our racks.

Please click here to see it.

• Porthilly Cup

• Camel’s Tail

• Camel’s Hump

• Thug Cup

• Master Mariner

• Grand Master Mariner

• Asymmetric Cup

If you can help, please contact the Club.

If members have any comments or suggestions relating to the format and content of the website please send them to the following email address and we will endeavour to incorporate them.

Also if you have any photographs of the club and associated activities, that you would like to share or any articles about the club, members activites away from Rock  that you wish to publish , please send them to the following email address.

All classes of cat are welcome but the core of the home fleet consists of Hobie 16s and Dart 18s, with a smattering of Hurricanes, Shadows and A Classes that are always welcome.  The Club races off PY handicaps throughout the year and there is strong menagerie fleet racing throughout the season.  But don’t worry if you’re not into racing, as the Camel Estuary harks back to the spirit of the first beach cats with the ability to sail simply and efficiently into glorious beach spots that few other boats can manage.

Camel Week is the highlight of the sailing year and is one of the largest menagerie regattas outside of Cowes Week.  The number of cats vary between 10-20, and the racing is close and competitive but friendly.  There are separate cat starts, cups and prizes, but what makes Rock unique is in the two pursuit races held within Camel Week.  Start off nearly an hour and a quarter after some of the monohulls and thunder round a course pitting your wits against anything from a Mirror to a 49er or a foiling Moth.  If you think it sounds easy, come down and find out the reality for yourself…!

Whether your interests are racing, roving far and wide or wave-jumping on the fearsome breakers of Doom Bar, Rock is cat-heaven and a must for anyone who wants to improve their skills on twin hulls.  From glorious family days on sun-kissed beaches to twin-trapese roaring gales, we think you’ll find what you’re looking for.

So strap yourself into the nearest Force 6 and blast yourself into sailing nirvana with Rock Sailing and Waterski Club.

For more details, contact: jeremy.greaves@btinternet.com

Some live lives of vitamins and supplements

Others need alcohol and drugs

Rock cat sailors live life on the edge

…Hobie Cats

A way of life.