Aquarius Sailing Club News and Events
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The first Sunday of the season arrived - and with it, cold wet weather, with a strong stream and inconsistent winds. Not the best conditions for sailing. It was decided to delay racing and hope for favourable winds next weekend. A number of members made themselves comfortable in the clubhouse and jawed happily.
AQSC March Blog
Greetings Aquarians …..
It’s March, the clocks have gone forward and we have already had three social events. Burns Night was celebrated with bagpipes, haggis and a wee dram. Ladies' Night was also a success with posh frocks and gentlemen in dinner jackets and bow ties. Next came the start of season party. That was very well attended with Diana and her team providing an outstanding buffet supper (I especially liked the Sushi).
Next up will be the AQSC indoor Olympics on 18 April to which everybody is invited. Teams will compete against each other in a variety of pub games. No gold medals I’m afraid but there will be a prize for the winning team.
By now you should have received your annual membership renewal requests which also included this year’s sailing and social programme.
You may also be aware that the new club website is up and running, thanks to Mike Gatehouse and Steve Pischke. This can be found at https://www.aqsc.uk. Amongst its many features is a direct link to this year’s Dutyman listing. If you have not already done so please take a look at Dutyman and the duties that have been allocated to you throughout the year. At any time you can choose to accept these or arrange a swap with someone if you cannot make a specific date.
The Royal Parks have posted that the Chestnut Sunday event will now be held every other year starting in 2027. AQSC usually goes to this event and from our point of view it provides a great publicity platform, just ahead of our open weekends. This is going to make the need for distribution of open weekend advertising media really important. This is something you can all help with.
AQSC has been contacted by the EA to advise that removal of the “slum boats” moored opposite the club is about to start. They advised that the club dory on the start line might become a prime candidate and that we should return it to the club. This was done on Monday. Many thanks to Graham Thompson and Jon Larsson for doing that.
Don’t forget that next weekend we race for Easter Eggs. So if you’re a sailor with a craving for the sweet stuff get out of bed and come sailing.
Hopefully my next blog will include a report on our “Olympic Games” evening. Perhaps one of you would like to write it.
Regards
Mike Baker