Hello Happy Returners!
After a very successful season of away sails we are now focusing on the bay sails to see the season out. There’s plenty of wildlife in the bay, however the weather is very variable so please ensure you get yourselves booked onto sails asap.
Our bi-monthly 50/50 draw took place at the committee meeting this week with first prize of £78 going to Hermione Morrison and second prize of £38 to Roger Roberts. The next draw will be at our November social meeting at the Dock Inn Penzance, remember you can’t win if you’re not in so please contact me to join.
Our good friend and skipper Mark Mitchell is looking to move home shortly. Mark has been so kind as to let us store much of the equipment for Happy Return both over winter and during the summers for the last 20 years but now it’s time to find a new storage home so we are looking for a barn, garage or a perhaps a space where we can place a container. So if you can help or know someone who can please get in contact with me as soon as possible.
Our mates training has progressed well this season and we will continue shore based instruction throughout the winter, so if you would like to become a mate or simply improve your sailing knowledge and skills please contact Mark Mitchell to sign up.
The training is open to any member who wishes to learn something new and will help pass the winter until we can sail again!
On the point of passing the winter we will again endeavour to bring you some winter talks this year. If you know someone or group who would be a good presentation for our members please get in contact for us to invite them. Also thinking of winter reading our library goes live this month with a book list on our website and link to Carol to arrange collection.
Finally as advised in the last news letter our fantastic secretary John Diston is stepping down this coming AGM, so we need to find a replacement. If you feel you may be interested please contact John or myself without commitment to discuss the role and what it involves.
That’s all from me this month.
Happy sailing.
James.