March is here and it is getting time to think about sailing for 2024. So, what is happening over the next few weeks as we move towards Easter?
Thursday the 7th of March is the last of the winter Lugger skills evenings which will be heled in the Penzance Sailing club on the Albert Quay at 7pm.
Saturday the 9th March we will be removing the winter cover from the Happy Return, weather permitting. If you are free to help, we will be starting at 10am in the Penzance wet dock. A WhatsApp message will be sent confirming this event closer to the time.
The week of Monday the 11th of March to Friday the 16th of March we are hoping to antifoul the Happy Return. This is subject to the weather and tides at the time so, a message will be sent confirming the day and the time.
Wednesday the 13th March is the MBLA Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held Penzance Sailing Club, on the Albert Quay at 7:30pm open from 7pm. On completion of the AGM, we will unveil this season’s sailing program and look at some of the things to come.
Saturday’s 23rd and 30th March will be boat maintenance and painting for the forthcoming season, all are welcome. Muster time 10am at the Penzance wet dock.
Should you have any questions you can use the WhatsApp group Happy Return Sailors or contact James or David
Lastly, just to remind you that memberships (£25.00 per person) are coming due as of the AGM which can be paid online via the website (Preferred), by cheque made payable to the Mounts Bay Lugger Association or cash to David Keast (Treasurer).