Mar 2011
Spring Newsletter
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Newsletter Spring 2011
Hello and welcome to our Spring newsletter. Yes it is that time of year believe it or not, time to take the covers off, mow the moss that has taken root around the gunwales and windows, take it to your friendly service engineer for a wipe down with an oily rag!!!, put some fresh fuel in it, grease the bearings and check the girl over, as it won’t be long now, and they have promised a good summer!!
The clubhouse is already being used and people are coming out of hibernation, the tractor has undergone its winter overhaul and should be good for another trouble free season, so long as no one tries to give it swimming lessons. Many of the expensive and time consuming problems that were repaired were due to salt water getting into places it shouldn’t. Please make sure it’s washed off if you’re the last one to use it. We have a second tractor lined up to replace the old one sold last year that should be here in a couple of weeks. If anyone wants a refresher on the tractor, then contact one of the committee members and we will arrange a time for this to be done.
We had our AGM at the clubhouse this February, it was well attended and we have now increased the committee to thirteen people. Unfortunately since then we have had some resignations. We would like to thank Chris Lucy for his effort over the years - he will be greatly missed as a senior member of the club. We would also like to thank Gary Lintott for his work and support on the committee. This leaves us with a vacancy within the committee, so if you would like to come aboard and help us share the workload, please contact to Steve Royce, (Chairman) and we will put your name forward at the next committee meeting. As always, will still need the support of the club members at events that we have planned for this season, so try your best to come and see us as much as possible. It was decided at this meeting that the membership fees for this year would remain unaltered from last year, with the hope that the additional revenue needed to run the club will be generated through good attendance at social events throughout the season. Attached to this Newsletter is your 2011 membership form, so please return it with your payment to the address at the bottom, by 21st April to avoid the rejoining fee.
For those who are not aware, we now have a full bar licence for the club and are planning regular days and nights where the club will be open for all members and their guests to come along and socialise (PLEASE SEE WEB SITE FOR DETAILS). We will also have a “What’s on?” board inside the clubhouse. We have already had a couple of social events this year at the club which were well supported and that we are keen to build on, we also have planned another horse racing night, quiz night and the usual kids day. We have also obtained a pool table and a dart board for your amusement - and the TV is back up and running. The club will also be available for members to hire for the day / evening at very reasonable rates. If you are interested then please contact Maxine who will give you full details.
This year Thanet Council are not hosting the “Big Event” Air show at Palm Bay; however we have been approached by the South East Power Boat Association who have asked us to host a National Powerboat Racing Event at Foreness Bay on 12th 13th and 14th August. This will consist of OCR race boats, and the Thunder Cat national series, racing on the Saturday and Sunday. This will be a huge undertaking for the club and we will be looking for as many volunteers as possible to assist us in this. We will need help with the bar, food preparation and serving, marshalling, boat launch and recovery, and safety boat duties on the water and generally “mucking in”, it should prove to be a very exciting weekend for all. If you are available to help in anyway please pencil in the date and we will be asking for confirmed commitment from as many people as possible at a meeting we are having at the clubhouse on Sunday 3rd April 7pm of which we would like as many of you as possible to attend so you can get a feel for what required.
The Club has purchased for members use, a 10 person banana to replace the club one that was destroyed in the fire. We would be grateful if any members have any “hand me down” life jackets, wet suits or other kit that could be used by other club members and their guests at the bay. We will also be clearing out the containers in the coming weeks to better accommodate the equipment; this will be done in conjunction with other work in and around the clubhouse at our Spring tidy up, on Sunday 10th April.
We are now affiliated to the RYA and can offer power boat training to level two, including the issue and renewal of ICC certificates. Hopefully from the end of April we will be able to undertake PWC training and certification as well. We are running a special offer on ALL our training for members of FWSBC for bookings placed and paid for in April (these can of course be undertaken latter in the year) of 25% of our advertised prices;
• Two day powerboat level two course - including RYA certification and ICC registration; £165.00 if you do this in your own boat, or £195.00 per person in instructor’s boat.
• One day (experienced helmsman only) - including RYA certification and ICC registration; £80.00 if you do this in your own boat, or £100.00 per person in instructors boat.
• We can also teach and certificate CEVNI qualification, which you will need if navigating in land waters of France, Germany, Belgium, at £30.00 including hand book.
Don’t forget, if you are buying or renewing any of your kit, Tribal Watersports are now the largest watersports shop in East Kent, with great stocks of wakeboards, bindings, waterskis, kneeboards, wakeskates, wetsuits, clothing, rash vest, impact jackets, wakeboard towers, and marine audio - all with a minimum of 10% discount for FWSBC members. So give Steve a Call on 0845 388 7065 or call in and see him at the revamped shop in Manston for a cuppa and a browse.
Remember, all craft used at FWSBC need to be insured. FWSBC are recognised by GJW marine insurance services and if you are a member you will get a discount, you will also get a discount if you hold a recognised RYA qualification. We now have wireless internet and a Vodafone booster for Vodafone 3G users, speak to Steve if you need help connecting. So here is to a long and warm summer, flat waters, good company and a happy and safe boating season. We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Bay.
Hello and welcome to our Spring newsletter. Yes it is that time of year believe it or not, time to take the covers off, mow the moss that has taken root around the gunwales and windows, take it to your friendly service engineer for a wipe down with an oily rag!!!, put some fresh fuel in it, grease the bearings and check the girl over, as it won’t be long now, and they have promised a good summer!!
The clubhouse is already being used and people are coming out of hibernation, the tractor has undergone its winter overhaul and should be good for another trouble free season, so long as no one tries to give it swimming lessons. Many of the expensive and time consuming problems that were repaired were due to salt water getting into places it shouldn’t. Please make sure it’s washed off if you’re the last one to use it. We have a second tractor lined up to replace the old one sold last year that should be here in a couple of weeks. If anyone wants a refresher on the tractor, then contact one of the committee members and we will arrange a time for this to be done.
We had our AGM at the clubhouse this February, it was well attended and we have now increased the committee to thirteen people. Unfortunately since then we have had some resignations. We would like to thank Chris Lucy for his effort over the years - he will be greatly missed as a senior member of the club. We would also like to thank Gary Lintott for his work and support on the committee. This leaves us with a vacancy within the committee, so if you would like to come aboard and help us share the workload, please contact to Steve Royce, (Chairman) and we will put your name forward at the next committee meeting. As always, will still need the support of the club members at events that we have planned for this season, so try your best to come and see us as much as possible. It was decided at this meeting that the membership fees for this year would remain unaltered from last year, with the hope that the additional revenue needed to run the club will be generated through good attendance at social events throughout the season. Attached to this Newsletter is your 2011 membership form, so please return it with your payment to the address at the bottom, by 21st April to avoid the rejoining fee.
For those who are not aware, we now have a full bar licence for the club and are planning regular days and nights where the club will be open for all members and their guests to come along and socialise (PLEASE SEE WEB SITE FOR DETAILS). We will also have a “What’s on?” board inside the clubhouse. We have already had a couple of social events this year at the club which were well supported and that we are keen to build on, we also have planned another horse racing night, quiz night and the usual kids day. We have also obtained a pool table and a dart board for your amusement - and the TV is back up and running. The club will also be available for members to hire for the day / evening at very reasonable rates. If you are interested then please contact Maxine who will give you full details.
This year Thanet Council are not hosting the “Big Event” Air show at Palm Bay; however we have been approached by the South East Power Boat Association who have asked us to host a National Powerboat Racing Event at Foreness Bay on 12th 13th and 14th August. This will consist of OCR race boats, and the Thunder Cat national series, racing on the Saturday and Sunday. This will be a huge undertaking for the club and we will be looking for as many volunteers as possible to assist us in this. We will need help with the bar, food preparation and serving, marshalling, boat launch and recovery, and safety boat duties on the water and generally “mucking in”, it should prove to be a very exciting weekend for all. If you are available to help in anyway please pencil in the date and we will be asking for confirmed commitment from as many people as possible at a meeting we are having at the clubhouse on Sunday 3rd April 7pm of which we would like as many of you as possible to attend so you can get a feel for what required.
The Club has purchased for members use, a 10 person banana to replace the club one that was destroyed in the fire. We would be grateful if any members have any “hand me down” life jackets, wet suits or other kit that could be used by other club members and their guests at the bay. We will also be clearing out the containers in the coming weeks to better accommodate the equipment; this will be done in conjunction with other work in and around the clubhouse at our Spring tidy up, on Sunday 10th April.
We are now affiliated to the RYA and can offer power boat training to level two, including the issue and renewal of ICC certificates. Hopefully from the end of April we will be able to undertake PWC training and certification as well. We are running a special offer on ALL our training for members of FWSBC for bookings placed and paid for in April (these can of course be undertaken latter in the year) of 25% of our advertised prices;
• Two day powerboat level two course - including RYA certification and ICC registration; £165.00 if you do this in your own boat, or £195.00 per person in instructor’s boat.
• One day (experienced helmsman only) - including RYA certification and ICC registration; £80.00 if you do this in your own boat, or £100.00 per person in instructors boat.
• We can also teach and certificate CEVNI qualification, which you will need if navigating in land waters of France, Germany, Belgium, at £30.00 including hand book.
Don’t forget, if you are buying or renewing any of your kit, Tribal Watersports are now the largest watersports shop in East Kent, with great stocks of wakeboards, bindings, waterskis, kneeboards, wakeskates, wetsuits, clothing, rash vest, impact jackets, wakeboard towers, and marine audio - all with a minimum of 10% discount for FWSBC members. So give Steve a Call on 0845 388 7065 or call in and see him at the revamped shop in Manston for a cuppa and a browse.
Remember, all craft used at FWSBC need to be insured. FWSBC are recognised by GJW marine insurance services and if you are a member you will get a discount, you will also get a discount if you hold a recognised RYA qualification. We now have wireless internet and a Vodafone booster for Vodafone 3G users, speak to Steve if you need help connecting. So here is to a long and warm summer, flat waters, good company and a happy and safe boating season. We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Bay.