Author: RSWSC (RR4C )

The Estuary Trophy due to start tonight at 1830 hrs has been postponed to a 0900 hrs start tomorrow morning.

From 6pm on the Quay, not 6.30 as advertised.  

Lack of a race officer, sorry. This is what one should look like.

Over 600 ducks battled it out to be first over the line. Some lost their way, others faded in the heat, and most of the rest couldn’t hack it. Winners: 1st Duck number 981 (Quackers) Stuart Robertson (yes our Stuart Robertson…) wins £100 2nd Duck number 515 (Moby Duck) Martin Harris wins £50 3rd Duck...

Big Splash this Saturday night – corrected start time from 6.00pm on the quay  high tide 7.25 pm  a “free” hot dog with each £5 donation payment by cash only (it’s for charity so no VAT) waivers for juniors must be signed by parent/guardian before jumping no-one too young or too small please! And afterwards…...

It’s going to be busy… Picnic chairs might come in handy.

We need help on Andromeda this Camel Week to assist the Race Officer. Race times and dates can be found in the Notice of Race. Mostly raising and lowering flags, sounding hooters, and enjoying the view. Anyone who would like to be part of this for a day or two, or even the whole week...

ASF is only four weeks away, with registration on Sunday 4th Sep and unalloyed social sailing fun from Monday through Thursday, 5-8th Sep. Details to follow but meantime it would be good to know roughly how many Shrimpers will be taking part. Shrimper sailors, can you please let me know if you intend to participate...

The postponed duck race will be re-started at about 1400 hrs (2pm…) this Wednesday conditions allowing. They will have a mass start from the Rock Marine Services pontoon and first duck past the finish line will win. After which the safety boat crews will be scuttling around netting all the exhausted competitors. Any assistance would...

Fires lit just before 6.  Tonight it might be a good idea to bring chairs and even a table. It’s going to be busy…

Two items to note. The Savills Camel Week Shrimpers prize giving will now be held at 1200 hrs on Thursday alongside the JCW prize giving.   We could do with some support on Jojo (committee boat) for this Friday and Saturday for the Shrimpers racing. Any volunteers please contact clubmanager@rswsc.co.uk Happy racing…

Don’t forget the club BBQ this Monday. Fires lit at 1800, Jumping Out jazz duo from 1930 (that’s 7.30 pm, not 92 years ago…), bring your own everything except chips and drink.

He would like to remind members that club rules do not allow the consumption of alcohol by those under 18 years old, even when eating.  

WOW – what a response from all you lovely people. You have all been so generous with your interest and giving. I feel very fortunate to be a part of our caring community.  Fynn and his small gang of indefatigable helpers are completely bowled over by your generosity and it has also done wonders for...

You may be interested to know about a public meeting this evening at 7.30pm, at the Betjeman Centre in Wadebridge. Convened by Cornwall Councillor Dominic Fairman, a Bodmin Moor farmer with much knowledge of environmental matters, speakers are due to include representative vessels of SW Water, the Environment Agency, Natural England (I think) and Cornwall...

Starting tomorrow – Monday – the fires will be lit at 6pm. Bring your own everything except chips and drink.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Chair of Camel Estuary Youth Sailing (CEYS) Join our Team! We are seeking to replace our current Chair Roger Williams who is stepping down after more than ten years’ involvement with the charity.  Camel Estuary Youth Sailing was established in 2006 by Rock residents who noticed the lack of local children sailing on...

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