Dear Members
Another season is moving along, and we’ve had some fantastic sails and with still more to come especially if you like wildlife as over the coming weeks it is the most active time of the year.
There are still bay sails and away trips to be had so don’t delay and get booked on as soon as possible.
We have our heroes and villains’ night at the Bath Inn Penzance on 19th August fancy dress is optional , buffet, welcome drink and disco £15 per person contact me for tickets.
Another date for your diary Saturday 9th September, for an MBLA BBQ.
This is purely a social evening to be held at Penzance sailing club at a cost per member of just £10, further detail will follow shortly so be sure to keep an eye on our WhatsApp and Facebook pages.
The MBLA are starting a collection of books with a marine, sailing, and west country theme which may be of interest to our members, some rather old some much newer.
For instance, there's a 1918 one for Scouts on knots, and another, 40 years old, on dinghy sailing plus more up-to date sailing handbook, Sea charts, - we have a book on Plymouth area wrecks from 1980's, written by divers - all could be of interest.
If any members would like to donate any books on sailing, boats, fishing heritage that would like to pass to the library on a non-return basis, please contact Carol Alway on 01736 365218 - she can arrange collection.
In due course Carol will issue a list of books which can be borrowed from her at 7 Gwavas Bungalows, Newlyn TR18 5PF; please call above number if interested, or for queries.
Finally, sadly I have to announce that our valued secretary John Diston is stepping down from his position as secretary and the committee at the next AGM in March.
I’d like to thank John for his fantastic years of service to the association and support for the committee.
Also, my personal thanks for keeping me in line in my time as chairperson!
John will be sorely missed by us all, but we look forward to seeing him sailing with us when he is able.
And so, a call to arms, we need a new secretary and trustee to replace John, if you feel you may be interested and would like more information, then please give me a call on my number below.
Happy sailing for now!
All the best
James